C'est Magnifique

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

References

1. "The Cole Porter Reference Guide". Sondheimguide.com. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
2. Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 482. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
3. "Can Can Original Soundtrack". AllMusic. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
4. "Kay Starr : Movin' on Broadway". Discogs.com. 1960. Retrieved May 3, 2020.