C'est Magnifique
1953 musical number from Can-Can by Cole Porter
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"C'est Magnifique" ("It's Magnificent") is a 1953 popular song written by Cole Porter for his 1953 musical Can-Can, where it was introduced by Lilo and Peter Cookson.[1] The song became a standard. The only version to chart was by Gordon MacRae which reached No. 29 for one week.[2]
In the 1960 film of Can-Can, the song was performed by Frank Sinatra and Shirley Maclaine.
Other notable versions
- Bing Crosby – included in the album El Señor Bing (1960)
- Frank Sinatra – included in Can-Can Original Soundtrack album (1960)[3]
- Kay Starr – for her album Movin' on Broadway (1960)
- Peggy Lee – included in her album Latin ala Lee! (1960)[4]
- Dean Martin – for his album French Style (1962)[5]
- Ella Fitzgerald – Ella Loves Cole (1972)[6]
