LUCILLE STARR The French Song First Recording

[shane13233]

Quand le soleil dit bonjour aux montagnes

Et que la nuit rencontre le jour

Je suis seul avec mes rêves sur la montagne

Une voix me rappelle toujours

[NeilRoy65]

This song has a HUGE amount of meaning for me. My mother, who died of cancer over 20 years ago used to sing this to me when I was a child, also, my father (they divorced when I was very young), myself and my father's girlfriend all sang this together while driving to their place in Quebec. Love this more than just about any song I can think of.

[robert050654]

Nice memory from my youth.I have been doing some research on the title because I thought it was "Quand le soleil dit bonjour aux montagnes". Wrong and correct. The original single which was released in 1964 in Canada only bears the title "The Frech song". It is only when it was released in the US that "Quand le soleil dit bonjour aux montagnes" was added in between brackets.

[RobertaDuncan1]

My son died on a mountain in south america 2 years ago. Ever since I was a little girl I listened to this song and it always made me sad - like a premonition or something very emotional was going to happen. It did. When I heard this song again on the radio recently, I understand and relate to it completely. RMD

[SelfTubeFreak]

@RobertaDuncan1 : as something is very beautifull it is also very dangerous. Like to see the sunshine on the mountains. You know Canadians came to Europe to put little flags on peoples graves from 50 years before. Nobody else do that. I listen a lot to this song. Sorry for what happened. But you have to take care of yourself.

Things happen.

[kilaclown]

im 14 and i like this song. i heard my grampa use to listen to it. i never got to meet my grandpa so i listen to this with my dad and it feels like my grandpa is there. thats why i like this song.

[sharkscuda69]

Remind's me of Mom R.I.P.

[Flosse71]

J'ai toujours entendu la chanson comme un enfant dans la voiture de ma mère .. Depuis des années que je cherchais pour cette chanson .. merci beaucoup

[Flosse71]

love this song

[yvofra]

wat een mooie stem.het brengt goeie herinneringen terug .met mijn liefje

[dockermrs]

I'm an Aussie and I absolutely love this song. Fantastic voice and makes me want to travel

[giacomplex]

My memere used to sing this to my mom growing up… it still makes her cry. =[

[OfficialArma]

j'adore la musique, c'est beau.

[baltimooor]

Dit doet me terug aan mijn jeugd denken . Wondermooi........

[ElvisStillRules]

This almost makes me cry. This is real art. So beautiful...

[TokinInBC]

I used to be Lucille Stars paperboy.

I would stop on her parents front door and listen to her sing. She has a beautiful voice.

[dreamertje01]

the real tittle of this song is comme le soleil dites bonjour au montagne

[frmei]

@dreamertje01

nope... the real title is "Quand Le Soleil Dit Bonjour Aux Montagnes" ("The French Song")

[umikefitz]

@dreamertje01 No it isn't: the correct title is "Quand le soleil dit bonjour au montagne"

[umikefitz]

@dreamertje01 correction "...aux montagnes"

[funkypowerful]

@dreamertje01 heel mooi plaatje doet mij denken aan mijn vader die helaas te vroeg overleden is

[CuzWereWeird]

i love the french song by lucille starr

[basco2229]

Lucille je bent geweldig,ik had je best een keer in levende lijven gezien. Jan L

[cricketrecords]

A really nice song. I wonder who it was off camera she smiled at twice during the song. Her husband maybe? I'm not sure if I've ever seen a performer do that during a taped performance that was not in front of an audience.

[RoswithaOsmers]

Gutes war schon immer zeitlos... ;-) und Frauen nach ihrem Alter zu fragen, ist unfein

[bhlabrador]

I have an album of Lucille Starr produced by Billy Sherrill.It doesn't have a date or time so i don't have any way of knowing when it was recorded it says on the cover that it was her first solo for Epic..I've had it for the pass 50 years and its still in mint condition.Some of the songs are Who's gonna stand by me.To far gone.Hello Sadness.Cry Cry darlin. just to name a few.

[RoswithaOsmers]

Wunderschön

Simply the greatest - in 3 words :-)))

[MultiKlojo]

this song will live forever

[bobu46]

Simply great - in two words !

[ccrlyn]

yes this is called the french song

[the1992mercedes]

Luceill;e Starr was born in St Boniface Manatoba Canada She was raised in Port Coquitlam Check iot on Google

[5765203]

Met her in Montreal with her husband at the Country Palace. Great fun and she was a nice person to meet, but not her husband.. who was a jerk!

[cepulga1]

Beautiful song

[alfordian1]

Great song, great memories.

[TheOfferwadhams]

great song(The French Song)

[Ozcloggie]

So good to see her still so young there. Don't misunderstand. I like seeing the fun she's having in the later versions, here on YouTube. LOVE this song. Love her singing it.

[The80smoose]

Does anyone know where I could buy this song?

[TraceyMSMS]

@The80smoose Yes,please help us! Where can we buy this beautiful song?

[goalposter1]

@The80smoose

Yep....I happen to have this 1964 very rare 45 record on almo white label.

"Promo" The French Song (Quand Le Seteil Dit Bonjour Aux Montagnes) Lucille Starr of The Canadian Sweethearts Arranged by Herb Albert....Other Side: Sit Down And Write A Letter To Me credit Dorsey Burnette Lucille Starr of The Canadian Sweethearts No Herb Albert!

Be more than happy to send some pics. Record has some normal play markings but it plays loud and clear and the label is very nice.

[bobu46]

What a song - what a singer - simply great !

Lying on my bed and gazing to the stars - thinking of my GF - many years ago !

[pirateofhyrule]

I've heard this all my childhood - Love it still.

Is this song actually called "The French Song"? I doubt that it is and I want to get the song but I need the proper title. Anyone know?

[RainCoastWest]

@pirateofhyrule . . . "The French Song" is correct - in both English and French. Sometimes it is referred to as the opening lyric: "Quand Le Soleil Dit Bonjour Aux Montagnes" (When the Sun Says Good Day to the Mountains) - but the actual name you would google to get a recording would be "The French Song."

[frmei]

@pirateofhyrule

RainCoastWest is right... see also her page at wikipedia

[eddiebelfast]

@pirateofhyrule Yes. that is the correct title.

[eddiebelfast]

@pirateofhyrule Yes. that is the correct title. The Sandpipers covered it, also a very good version.

[grondinca1]

@pirateofhyrule  "The French Song" is the name/title of that song.. ;-)

[revelrot]

@pirateofhyrule The title of the song is " The French Song " but also knowed as " Quand le Soleil Dit Bonjour aux Montagnes " = When the sun says hello to the mountains

[56296464]

@pirateofhyrule It is a French song. The title is; "Quand le soleil dis bonjour aux montagnes" which translated means; "When the sun says goodday to the mountains"

[calindesmoines]

@pirateofhyrule

Yes, it is actually called "The French Song". It was first released as a single on Almo International Records (# 204)

in the United States in 1964. It reached #54 on the pop charts. It was re-released in 1970 but did not chart.

Almo International Records was part of A&M Records owned by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss.

If you're looking for the full French parenthetical title, it is (Quand Le Soleil Dit Bonjour Aux Montagnes).

'The French Song. is the title on the record label.

[bobobekker]

@pirateofhyrule The song came from the State of Lousiana U.S.A. and in that State is a French spoken Part like the place Baton Rouge.So folks speak English and French

[XSmileydog]

@pirateofhyrule They always called it "The French Song" out here In western Canada. It was extremely popular about 30 years ago, sung by Lucille Starr. It is very like out of print by now, a lot of great songs went that way. 

[HMCSHalifax]

@pirateofhyrule "Quand Le Soleil Dit Bonjour Aux Montagnes" or "When the sun says good day to the mountains" in English.

[bobobekker]

@pirateofhyrule The reason why they called it the French Song is that Lucille Star is from the State of Lousiana U.S.A and in that State is a so called French Spoken part.Lucille sings the version in French and afterwards the same text in English

[gwinegarden]

@pirateofhyrule It has also been released as "Quand le soleil dit bonjour aux montagnes" but her version was always called "The French Song".

[aspacha]

@pirateofhyrule

what about...quand le soleil dit bonjour aux montagnes... it is on you tube....

[aspacha]

@pirateofhyrule

quand le soleil dit bonjour aux montagnes

[03haya]

@pirateofhyrule

Quand Le Soleil Dit Bonjour Aux Montagnes

[lalunette]

Wow, just found out she's originally from my home town, i,e, St-Boniface, Manitoba.

Bravo Lucille !!!

[tonybenn1000]

i LOVED this song and the voice from the first time i hurd it!

[BecStBec]

Lucille is my great Aunt. She's amazing. I hope people enjoy her singing as much as we do. Je t'aime Aunti Lucille! <3

[D200Shutterbug]

@BecStBec I saw Lucille at a club in Vancouver, I think around '86. I had been SO in love with her and "The French Song." I bought an LP and when I asked her to sign it I told her "I was so in love with you, thought you lived on the other side of the country but you were only 10 miles from where I lived in Burnaby!" She gave me a nice authograph, a big smile and a nice kiss on the cheek! What a beautiful voice...

[Gerdina848]

I ADORE this melody, the song is never boring...I sung this with my band, but the men did not sing the French in a good way, so they ruiend the song all the time....better to sing it alone! Those good old times....I miss this kind of song!

[margusify]

She's the best thing to come out of France! Sorry,bad joke,but next time my wife mentions Piaff,i'll play her Lucille!

[D200Shutterbug]

@margusify Sorry, she's not from France

[outlawlover1]

1964, Where have you gone?. Lucille Starr. We Miss You Very Much , What Memories !!!

[bobu46]

Simply great - I remember big emotions - Thanks !

[joshsilverchair]

This would be the best written & sung song Ive ever heard.It is a song & voice you can hear over & over again & again!

[TheBirdboots]

memory's of the past !

[beachbumdave]

Love this song, still have it on a 45 record from my teen years, guess im getting old, lol.

[scof1950]

I saw here Live at the Embassy on Bloor St in Tronto Ont wend we where both young

in the sixty love her then and still do what a voice!

scof1950

[johan0066]

wonderful voice, Brings back memories. Thanks.

[KarenHlly]

Dang. Dang. Dang. Dang. What a voice. Sorry lip synching, but when you can sing like that, who cares?!

[acustichenry]

i think i gonna do a new version of this song just to see how it sound with drums bass you name it new arrangement for this song to see if people like it

[MisterDofJD]

Remember my Mom singing this often when I was younger. Wish she could sing it now.

[MrDriftinjim]

Beautiful, just plain beautiful...I got this wonderful lady's autogragh during Canadian days in Kalispell, Montana in 1971 or 72...somewhere in there. Brings back great memories. Thank you for posting.

[stefaan2906]

One can sit and just listen to her voice

[acustichenry]

i can't understand what she sings but it sound lovely wow i like the melody 

[tilliedale]

my wife saw her in Rockey Mtn House 40 years ago

[MyCarla27]

I have the first single from Lucille Starr - The French Song !!

[carenottindustries]

my Father always sang this song and it brings back sweet memories of him...RIP Dad. thank you for posting this!! merci beaucoup.

[steaua1986steaua]

elle est roumanie?

[fenetre46]

merci..superbe chanson 

[roger15343]

Merci Lucille pour cette merveilleuse chanson si bien interpreté

[wendie1052]

this song is for pamela-rememberthis?

[mcfrdmn]

Lovely song

[josiebananos]

Sure appreciate this posting;  merci beaucoup!

[brians50]

She is awesome combination of Patsy Cline and Connie Francis..magical voice

[epsilon23100]

Denke wohl es war wohl 1972 als ich dieses Lied von Adam & Eve in Deutsch zum ersten Mal gehört hatte. Erinnert mich an Roswita, meine erste große Liebe.

2003 1st time from Lucille and it reminds me of Christa.

[d18272]

A truley nice and unassuming lady, she opened the door for so many female performers who came after and is rarely if ever acknowledged. She was the first female Canadian singer to sell more than one million records and opened the gates for the likes of Catherine MacKinnon, Anne Murray, Jan Arden, Joanie Mitchell to have a career here. She should be made a Order of Canada member

[dingonutz]

Très belle chanson. Et quelle voix, Lucille!

[krazykidz1995]

MyVstar1100s:

This is Great!! I listen to it often. My mother, father and grandparents were from New Brunswick, Canada and spoke french but i never learned it (except a few words and expressions) I am very sorry I did not learn more. I live in Nebraska now and the only time i hear 'french' is when i play this and remember way back when. THANKS!!!

[belovia50]

This is lovely, Monika. Thanks for sharing.

[nolan1945]

Beautiful but sad, beautiful woman so full of meaning1

[JasAlf5959]

Beautiful song magnificent voice - what a beauty. lucille is a great singer. 5*****

[greglindza]

I remember this track when I was a kid. Havent heard it in 35 years......and man. I still love it. Great posting

[leahsimoneau]

Oh my gosh, I grew up hearing this song around my 100% french-canadian family.

[PMLG5]

Lucille Starr is from Mallairdville, near Vancouver BC. She still lives there. A local theatre produced a musical based on her story last year. There is a street named after her in Mallairdville

[USRoute66]

I love her voice!

[Matto142]

Prachtig nr.

[BallofFlames]

Elle a une belle voix

[LnsGrn]

le grande chanson pour moi

[fdimasalang]

Merci Beaucoup Mon Amour Por Le Poste!!!

[tychaton08]

Chanson hyper populaire...Merci pour le partage!

[kingflynn1]

so iz dis a cajun girl eh ?

[nanceio]

@kingflynn1 she is french canadian from manitoba

[kingflynn1]

well tank you fo corectin me cher, merci

[LnsGrn]

mais oui

[LittleMissSharonn]

her voice (L)

[sidlovestina]

wondefull to see this.... such a nice songs, and still standing there after all these years!

[Todaylight]

amazing

[rye2842]

Now this brings back memories of sitting on grandpa's lap. Truly a beautiful song Thanks

[rockgor]

I think she's lip syncing. But it doesn't

matter.  I love the song and her voice.

Some group also did a wonderful version.

Maybe it was the Sandpipers.

Music brings back memories. Will rap

and hip hop do that in 40 years?

Tnx for the melodious post.

[Plainzdrifter]

@rockgor

Trust me I saw her live, she is NOT syncing. She was a fantastic performer. Cute too!

[MrStoldt]

yes it was the sandpipers, great song

erling

[josbruls]

A real French ballad. Very good song.

[Nyesdaddy]

Merci bien Lucille pour cette belle chanson! C'est vraiment spéciale!

[Mathieuag1]

Vraiment adorable > very cut girl !

T es fantastique.

[motorridder]

Je suis seul avec mes rêves! Great song. Heared it many times on Dutch radio during the sixties and seventies.

[bribraz]

just heard this song through internetradio, the favourite of my beloved grandfater who passed away in 1977, sweet childhood memories and still missing him so much. Thank you for this

[honepatu]

the most beautiful song of all time,thank you Lucille.

[1510Ronald]

Thank you, Lucille, for this song. Yes, you must love the mountains and the people which living there. Danke Lucille für dieses Lied. Du must die Berge lieben und die Menschen, die wort leben.

Ronald Hörstmann / Bodensee

[paulhenrydallaire]

All of a sudden I feel like dancing. They have murdered our country music. It doesn't come much better than this.

[danmarkguy]

riebroek94, heel veel sterkte !!

Henri

[RAISpaceDebris]

Absolutely fantastic, she's one of the best and that smile is so beautiful.

John Hall Market Rasen UK

[whlsel]

Heel mooi liedje.

GR,UIT holland

[TheStubbleking]

This woman has talent! She toured Saskatchewan in the early 70's, she filled all the music halls. She was gorgeous, ahse had a voice like a nightingale. We'll never forget her.

[terkinoh]

AMAZING ,can't get enough of Lucille,listen to this all day.i don't want anyone thinking iam going soft being a hard core rocka , i just apreciate good music.5*****

[bcol9]

@terkinoh you aint going soft like you say you appreciate music in its best form

[beachbumdave]

loved lucille Starr singing this and its the original recording too, bringing back memories from my teen years in South Australia

[cybermallet]

I'm just a sucker for early 60s double-tracked vocals, ie, Lucille Starr, Connie Francis, Skeeter Davis.

[riebroek94]

mijn fons hield hier zo van! Fons ik draag dit aan jou op! veel liefs

[paulhenrydallaire]

Not too many can compete with this voice. Praise the old stuff.There ain't nuthin left.

[tiaganon]

She actually just performed at the 100th anniversary of Maillardville Gala at the Red Robinson Theater this past weekend.

[simpson519]

I think she has a marvelous voice can we hear more of her Many thanks

Alan Simpson519 (UK)

[flyboy3480]

She's still alive. She grew up in Coquitlam (Maillardville) but now lives in Nevada.

[Veronje1]

I just attended a fantastic show about the life of Lucille Starr at the Evergreen Theatre in Coquitlam.  The two actresses who portrayed her sang all the old favourites beautifully!

[hersheyt1]

Does this woman still sing?

I just became aware of her and I think she is wonderful............

[aviersel]

no i am sory she died i heard

[gezzluvaduck]

& she can still sing this song the same way very kwel

[boomboom2627]

A wonderful song. Brings back many memories. Such a pure voice, just awesome. Thanks for posting..............

[jooptogni]

prachtig nummer bedankt voor plaatsen het

[marvt1965]

magnificent

[the60man]

it's the first time i saw the video

thank you great song

[dynasue77]

I've heard The Sandpiper's version of this, too. I hope someone puts that version on youtube. Very nice song.

[lovenlife2000]

Thank you for posting a beautiful piece of history.....

[OnkelJoe57]

That´s very wonderful and such a good and beautiful song. Thank you for this super video!

Greetings from Vienna, Josef

[Raymond04160]

Glad to see this video back here again, because it get's removed from YouTube each time. I hope it stays.

This is my all time favourite song. I loved it from early childhood on. I want this song to be played at my funeral.

[Nikahnskwew]

ahhh thank yo for this.... good memories

[gezzluvaduck]

and with ages she is even better way to go Lucille 5 *****

[Envahisseurs67]

Une magnifique chanson qui fait partie de mes souvenirs d'enfance.

Merci !

[conniesmithfan]

Ca c'est tres interessant. Moi, je viens de "découvrir" cette chanson il n'y a que plusieurs mois, mais, néanmoins, c'est comme si je la connais depuis son introduction en 1964.

[lillymoons]

Beautiful 5*****Lilly

[boomboom2627]

A true classic........ such a pure sound

[mjsledge1]

I have just been aware of Lucille Starr, she's soooo good.

[heirloomchickenguy]

It was so nice to see her sing this when she was young. I first became aware of Lucille when I saw her portrayed on one of those Canadian heritage commercials, and bought her cd and have been a fan ever since. Seeing this video really made my day. Thank you for the video, please add more if you have any, and thank you Lucille, for your beauty, both inside and out. You sing like an angel!

[conniesmithfan]

Yes, she sure does. She puts every other female singer to shame.

[eberhardbach]

Great!! Thanks for posting.