C'est Magnifique Explained

"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 become 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)^[3]
• Frank Sinatra – included in Can-Can Original Soundtrack album (1960)^[4]
• Kay Starr – for her album Movin' on Broadway (1960)^[5]
• Peggy Lee – included in her album Latin ala Lee! (1960)^[6]
• Dean Martin – for his album French Style (1962)^[7]
• Ella Fitzgerald – Ella Loves Cole (1972)^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Cole Porter Reference Guide. Sondheimguide.com. 1 May 2021.
2. Book: Whitburn. Joel. Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. 1986. Record Research Inc. Wisconsin, USA. 0-89820-083-0. 482. registration.
3. Web site: www.discogs.com. discogs.com. May 19, 2024.
4. Web site: Can Can Original Soundtrack. . May 3, 2020.
5. Web site: Kay Starr : Movin' on Broadway . Discogs.com . 1960 . May 3, 2020.
6. Web site: www.allmusic.com. allmusic.com. May 19, 2024.
7. Web site: www.allmusic.com. allmusic.com. May 19, 2024.
8. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r158379 |pure_url=yes}} ''Ella Loves Cole'' ]. AllMusic. May 19, 2024.