Charles Newman's English lyric to this delightful French tune by Georges Ulmer makes Pigalle a 'must see' for any tourist in Paris. The list of performers who have recorded this song includes Bing Crosby, Michel Legrand, Ethel Smith and Skitch Henderson and his orchesta.
The Ol'Kunnel especially remembers hearing the late, great Edith Piaff sing this one in her native patois. Formidable!
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With a queer name, not too clear name,
Pigalle is quite content.
As the name goes, so its fame grows
all over the continent.
It's just a part of a city,
part of the heart of Paree,
not to be there is a pity.
Won't you visit Pigalle with me?
What makes Paree like Paree ought to be?
All the natives agree, Pigalle.
Wonderful street where the simple folks meet
with the social elite, Pigalle.
Sidewalk cafés, waiters balancing trays,
morning, night and noon.
Taxicabs toot, while a guy on a flute,
fingers "Claire De Lune."
Madamoiselles wink their eyes at the swells,
where the corner sign spells, Pigalle.
Take it from me, when you visit Paree,
yes you better had see Pigalle.
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