Folk Songs of France and French Canada

Jacques Labrecque (1917—1995) performs charming songs with a joy evidenced by his laughter as he sings. Folk Songs of France and French Canada is a re-creation of a 1955 “lecture-recital” Labrecque gave to students of French civilization at the Sorbonne, Paris, and features songs which have been cherished in Canada since they were first brought there. Liner notes include a brief biography of Labrecque as well as his invaluable commentary on the history and significance of French folk songs.

Track Listing

101	À La Claire Fontaine	Jacques Labrecque	02:36
102	Sur Le Bord de La Seine	Jacques Labrecque	03:37
103	En Revenant des Noces	Jacques Labrecque	01:28
104	À Paris, Sur Le Petit Pont	Jacques Labrecque	01:17
105	Nous Vid'rons La Bouteille	Jacques Labrecque	01:57
106	Genticorum	Jacques Labrecque	01:30
107	Le Roi Loys	Jacques Labrecque	02:54
108	La Prisonnière a la Tour	Jacques Labrecque	03:21
109	Les Trois Beaux Canards	Jacques Labrecque	04:25
110	Au Bois du Rossignolet	Jacques Labrecque	01:54
201	Boum Badi Boum	Jacques Labrecque	01:33
202	Les Jeunes Filles à Marier	Jacques Labrecque	01:01
203	La Vieille Galante	Jacques Labrecque	01:47
204	Dans La Cour du Palais	Jacques Labrecque	00:59
205	Au Chant de L'Alouette	Jacques Labrecque	01:15
206	La Fontaine est Profonde	Jacques Labrecque	04:03
207	La Perdriole	Jacques Labrecque	03:31
208	Monsieur Le Cure	Jacques Labrecque	01:36
209	Les Mentries	Jacques Labrecque	01:49
210	Je L'ai Vu Voler	Jacques Labrecque	01:48
211	Laquelle Marierons-Nous	Jacques Labrecque	01:32
212	La Petite Hirondelle	Jacques Labrecque	00:31
213	Avoine	Jacques Labrecque	02:06