The Poor People Of Paris
You might have heard this music during some grand ballroom scenes in movies.
"The Poor People Of Paris" was adapted by Jack Lawrence in 1954 from the French language song "La goualante du pauvre Jean" ("The Ballad of Poor John") .
A recording of the song by Les Baxter's orchestra was a # 1 hit on the Billboard Singles Charts in the US in 1956 for 6 weeks (Mar - Apr).
In the same year, the version by accomplished and versatile pianist Winifred Atwell was number one in the UK Singles Chart from April 13 to 27.
Other cover versions include Lawrence Welk and Chet Atkins. Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney recorded a version containing the seldom-heard Jack Lawrence lyrics.
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