Beaucoup de Becaud: 20 Chansons Indispensables [IMPORT]

Gilbert Becaud

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 4, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Odeon France
• ASIN: B00000K00J
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #139,682 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Mes Mains

2. Ballade des Baladins

3. Jour Ou la Pluie Viendra

4. Marches de Provence

5. Et Maintenant

6. Dimanche a Orly

7. Nathalie

8. Orange

9. Quand il Est Mort le Poete

10. Je T'Appartiens

11. Je Reviens Te Chercher

12. Cerisiers Sont Blancs

13. Important C'est la Rose

14. Solitude, Ça N'Existe Pas

15. Peu d'Amour et d'Amitie

16. Seul Sur Son Etoile

17. Indifference

18. Desiree

19. C'est en Septembre

20. Crois Moi Ça Durera

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Outstanding 20 Track Collection from the Late Singer/Songwriter who was One of the Great Treasures of France Given to the World. Each Track is Digitally Remastered for Optimum Sound Quality.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars French singer-songwriter left a wonderful legacy, May 29, 2004

By	Peter Durward Harris "Pete the music fan" (Leicester England) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Gilbert Becaud began his career in the early fifties and was still having big hits occasionally in the eighties in his native France. This 20-track compilation scarcely does justice to him, but it includes all the essentials and will suffice for most people. In France, there is also a 37-track double CD (Encore plus de Becaud) with identical front cover artwork, containing all the songs included here plus 17 others, for those that want to dig a little deeper. Among the extra tracks on that collection is Mustapha Dupont, a controversial song about immigrants.

The tracks here include the two songs that Gilbert is most famous for internationally - Et maintenant (translated into English as What now my love) and Je t'appartiens, which became a huge international hit for the Everly Brothers after it was translated into English as Let it be me.

Seul sur son etoile, translated into English as It must be him, became a huge international hit for Vikki Carr. Another song that was a success following translation is Le jour ou la pluie viendra, recorded by Jane Morgan as The day the rains came - it became a British number one hit for her.

In the sixties, Gilbert had many hits in his homeland. Among those included here are Dimanche a Orly (about his constant touring), Nathalie (one of his most famous songs in France), C'est en Septembre, L'important c'est la rose and Quand il est mort le poet.

Success in the seventies and eighties was less consistent although Gilbert remained popular with songs such as Solitude ca n'existe pas, L'indifference and Desiree.

If you have even a little interest in French music of the sixties, you ought to have at least one Gilbert Becaud album. If you just want a single CD, this is as good as you are likely to find but if you are serious about his music, look for a more comprehensive compilation.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Becaud is among the best of the best, November 17, 2001

By	Alessandro Bruno (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Too bad for so many people who have not yet heard Becaud, worse still fot those who don't understand French. The songs are beautiful and the lyrics match the songs. It's difficult to describe good music well so listen to the samples and learn to appreciate this singer. Et Maintenant is easily one of the best songs if the century anywhere nad Nathalie is no less beautiful and what to say about 'C'est en Septembre'. The music is rich with pinao chords , full orchestra and unique rythms. But his melodies made me write this enthusiastic tribute. Five stars aren't enough.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gilbert Becaud 100 Chansons d'Or, November 7, 2004

By	Alex Zummers "Alex" (Houston,Texas; USA) - See all my reviews

Becaud, started as a piano player for Edith Piaf; she encouraged him to sing and he did. He was surnamed " Mr. 100 Volts " as he displayed such energy both in the studio and his live shows was written : He pulverizes his audience, he did back flips in the piano once one breaking and hurting audience, but nothing serious.
These 100 songs although essential omit much of his magic; and worst all the songs are jointed in a medley sort of recording. As a personal friend of Mr. Becaud I regret Gaya Becaud his oldest son did the 100 chansons this way. But a decent starting point.
A better starting point to the casual fan is " L'Essentiel" in one or 2 CD collection.
He collaborated with Neil Diamond off and on since " The Jazz Singer " ex. "September Morn " is a collaboration but to me trained ears is all Becaud in music content; his usual humbleness
shows through.
Gilbert was such a phenomenon in music history whose importance has never been credited. Example in 1956 a certain Jerry Lee Lewis is present at one of his live shows; coincidnence the next time Jerry Lee Lewis performs live he flip flops on the piano etc...
Gilbert was jazz-rocking the world before rock existed.
Around May 1968 his friendship with De Gaulle was mistaken for solidarity and the media catalogued him unjustly of "right winged radical" and this media sank him in the radiowaves. Yet often in the 70's and 80's his records were of such quality that became million seller hits all over the world.
Anyone contemplating a Becaud purchase can gladly contact me personally for advise. I stand firm by all contained herein . Alex Zambra at [e-mail] or [e-mail].