| = Willy | Veronica Valeanu [16.Aug.09 20:09] |
| i read this with pleasure. i can remember some seminars of French linguistics when i was studying in university - we were astonished by how much she succeeded to prolong her "R"s and even "L"s and "N"s in singing. sincerely I don't agree with that line [For the ones equipped with ears] V.V. | |
| = He who has ears, let him hear | John Willy Kopperud [16.Aug.09 21:00] |
| Thanks a lot, Veronica! "Ears" has the same significance here as in The Gospel of Matthew. Consequently I will rearrange that last line. Cheers from Willy | |
| = Rien (de rien) que les "R" | Simona Sumanaru [18.Aug.09 14:18] |
| Probably her male counterpart when it comes to the "r"s and their popularity is Georges Brassens, a wonderful poet of his time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G1ogbeXx5s&feature=related. A good slice of Parisian life here! Very thoughtful of you, Willy, to have included her in your "History of Music". Cheers | |
| = Undoubtedly one of the great voices... | John Willy Kopperud [18.Aug.09 18:21] |
| ...of the 20.century, Corina. There was no way around her. Thanks a lot for your generous, Cheers fr60 W533y | |
| + non, je ne regrette! | Corina Gina Papouis [18.Aug.09 21:00] |
| a slice of Parisian existence served with such elegance... the image of that sparrow with R's like switchblades is superb! Congratulations, Willy! your texts never seize to amaze me... Corina | |
| = Simona! | John Willy Kopperud [19.Aug.09 16:10] |
| It was a pleasure listening to George Brassens on Youtube. G.B is a good and solid representative of the "Chanson" tradition, which was one of Piaf's main musical sources. Cabaret was another one. Though it's impossible not to consider the importance of tradition in Piaf's case, she must also be seen as a unique musical performer. For me she is one of the greatest, regardless of traditions. Thank you, Simona! Cheers from Willy | |