Sartre even described the singer's voice as hoarse. Interestingly, Waters voice does sound hoarse in this version. On the other hand, Tucker's singing style could be described as hoarse. However, Nausea also seems to describe a build up to the singing and that's something this version lacks. I still have to comb through the novel again, but I vaguely remember Sartre describing trumpets or at least a metallic sound, which would increase the probability that he was referencing a Tucker recording.
Funny you should mention that. I was actually just reading Nausea and when I got to that part when he was sitting in the cafe I was wondering what version of the song Sartre was referring to. I am thinking this may be it.
@rockrzk2 As far as I can tell, it is. We know that the version Sartre describes in nausea is sung by an african-american woman, was popular enough to be heard in France, and was recorded before WWII. The first condition eliminates the versions by Sophie Tucker (which was the first version recorded), Bing Crosby and Cab Calloway, and the third eliminates Ella Fitzgerald. The second condition saves us from looking too hard, since it would have to be relatively available.
What a voice.I wish i could sing like this lady.
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Il faut souffrir en mesure....
LarissaBotnari 2 weeks ago
Sartre even described the singer's voice as hoarse. Interestingly, Waters voice does sound hoarse in this version. On the other hand, Tucker's singing style could be described as hoarse. However, Nausea also seems to describe a build up to the singing and that's something this version lacks. I still have to comb through the novel again, but I vaguely remember Sartre describing trumpets or at least a metallic sound, which would increase the probability that he was referencing a Tucker recording.
krakokane 1 month ago
Jean-Paul Sartre, Jean sans terre
animomie 2 months ago
Anyone know is this the version referenced in the novel 'nausea'?
rockrzk2 4 months ago 6
@rockrzk2
Funny you should mention that. I was actually just reading Nausea and when I got to that part when he was sitting in the cafe I was wondering what version of the song Sartre was referring to. I am thinking this may be it.
:)
moondust38 4 months ago 16
@moondust38 The same case. I was reading the "nausea" novel...and i start to search the song...i think is this...
Is a great song... and a great novel.
Greetings from Mexico.
changoloboperro 1 month ago
@rockrzk2 As far as I can tell, it is. We know that the version Sartre describes in nausea is sung by an african-american woman, was popular enough to be heard in France, and was recorded before WWII. The first condition eliminates the versions by Sophie Tucker (which was the first version recorded), Bing Crosby and Cab Calloway, and the third eliminates Ella Fitzgerald. The second condition saves us from looking too hard, since it would have to be relatively available.
prettyfunky 1 month ago
Jean-Paul Sartre...
cinammondream 4 months ago 36
I believe the lady is Josephine Baker!!
pat7893 6 months ago
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No. It's Ethel.
andrewssisterfan 5 months ago
@pat7893 josephene sang ethel songs so did leona helmsley and ella fitzgerald
ChenoahOwassa 4 months ago
@pat7893 thats def ethel waters they dont even look alike
L4Denny 4 months ago
finally! the song is on youtube!
minhtung91 1 year ago