Customer Reviews

Cafe De Flore: Rendez-Vous a Saint-Germain-des-Pres

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I stumbled upon this amazing CD when I was shopping for the Saint Germain Des Pres Cafe series (all of which are fabulous by the way).
The ambience from the first track, "I Feel Blue" sets the scene for the whole album, however expect surprises, just when you settle back and chill to the tunes of more like this, (especially the beautiful track 8, "Ou Es-Tu Passe Mon Saint Germain Des Pres"? by Nicoletta), suddenly expect to tap your feet to the amazing "Quand On S'Aime" by Nana Mouskouri (I know!!!) and Michel Legrand. This uptempo track is contagious and continues through the CD. Contemporary artists and tunes mix with beautiful sounds from Nina Simone and Blossom Dearie. Put this CD on, make a cafe latte, sit back in the sun with the Sunday papers and just relax..you deserve it.

I picked up Cafe De Flore to try and learn some French before a vacation, and I haven't been able to quit listening to this wonderful album. The songs are arranged perfectly, and the diverse selection of artists shows a true appreciation for all types of music.

If you like downtempo, chill, soul, or jazz, you will adore this album. Take a chance and learn some French. You won't regret it.

I've had this cd for several years and of all the cd's I have (100's) I play it often, maybe every day. It's like taking a mini vacation, charming, romantic, very enjoyable, makes me sentimental. Give it a try. You won't regret it.

For those of you wondering what is on this mysterious CD:

1. I Feel Blue (Lakasha)
2. Senor (Paris Combo)
3. Black Trombone (Serge Gainsbourg)
4. Besame Mucho (Diana Krall)
5. L'eau à La Bouche (Yuri Buenaventura)
6. Petite Lola (Anna Karina)
7. Les Amants (Nery)
8. Où Es-tu Passé Mon Saint-Germain-des-Prés? (Nicoletta)
9. 5 Pm At Café De Flore
10. Je Cherche Un Homme (Eartha Kitt)
11. Ainsi Soit-elle (Chet)
12. Les Hommes Endormis (Brigitte Bardot)
13. La Folie Douce (Julien Baer)
14. Il N'y A Plus D'abonné Au Numéro Que Vous Avez Demandé (Isabelle Aubret)
15. Quand On S'aime (Nana Mouskouri; Michel Legrand)
16. Tomorrow Is My Turn (Nina Simone)
17. About Love In Saint-Gemain-des-Prés
18. Plus Je T'embrasse (Blossom Dearie)
19. Strip Tease (Nico)
20. J'suis Ton Mec (Marc Gauvin)
21. Sormiou (Lakasha)

I am a big fan of Pink Martini and thought I'd try this disc for something a little different in the Cabaret genre and because a couple of decent reviews were posted. Well, those reviewers must be on the payroll of the publisher! This is a one truly dreadful CD. The sound quality is abysmal, and the transitions between tracks are jarring. The tracks selected for the disc just don't "hang together" well at all. Save your money!

Put this CD in your player. Then close your eyes and be transported to a Parisian cafe. And then off to a Barcelona cafe. And an American cafe (but not a Starbuck's). I love this CD.