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"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. The song became a standard. The only version to chart was by Gordon MacRae which reached No. 29 for one week.

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

References

"The Cole Porter Reference Guide". Sondheimguide.com. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 482. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
"www.discogs.com". discogs.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
"Can Can Original Soundtrack". AllMusic. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
"Kay Starr : Movin' on Broadway". Discogs.com. 1960. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
"www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
"www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
"Ella Loves Cole". AllMusic. Retrieved May 19, 2024.

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