Quand le soleil dit bonjour aux montagnes "The french

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 18 Dec 2009 6:51 pm

There is some great pedal steel on this one. Does any one know who the player is?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0uRtnx5Qac

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 21 Dec 2009 2:45 pm

ebb · Post by **ebb** » 21 Dec 2009 4:40 pm

it sounds like dicky overby and justin trevino produced it

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 22 Dec 2009 1:21 pm

Recorded in Ireland by Susan McCannn as "when the Sun says goodbye to the mountains"
The version posted above was originally popularized by Lucille Starr (Franco-Manitoban / British Columbian singer) in 1964.
Lucille Starr recorded a 45 rpm called "The French Song" that was produced by Herb Alpert in Los Angeles, California.

ebb · Post by **ebb** » 22 Dec 2009 3:23 pm

at 0:31 it says mona mccall

and the responses on the bottom left seem to back me up
http://thecountryclassics.com/jukebox/m ... f-my-heart

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 22 Dec 2009 5:09 pm

basilh wrote:..."When the Sun says Goodbye to the Mountains"...

Shouldn't that be "When the Sun says Good Day (Hello) to the Mountains"?

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 22 Dec 2009 6:58 pm

ebb wrote:at 0:31 it says mona mccall

and the responses on the bottom left seem to back me up
http://thecountryclassics.com/jukebox/m ... f-my-heart

?? Why do you need "Backing up"
Two countries separated by a common language..
I NEVER said it wasn't Mona McCall in the clip, I said it was originally popularized by Lucille Starr
in an obviously vain attempt to further elucidate the reader, (For those who actually read what I wrote)

Furthermore, if I HAD said it was, I would have capitalised he name correctly..
Happy Christmas..

Alan being a fellow amateur Etymologist you are (Of Course) aware of the ambiguity of the Irish singer's titling of the song. I wouldn't presume to try to 'hoodwink' you, WOULD I ?

ebb · Post by **ebb** » 23 Dec 2009 1:30 pm

?? Why do you need "Backing up"

because it was a guess

I NEVER said it wasn't Mona McCall in the clip

who said you did

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 23 Dec 2009 3:37 pm

basilh wrote:...Alan being a fellow amateur Etymologist you are (Of Course) aware of the ambiguity of the Irish singer's titling of the song. I wouldn't presume to try to 'hoodwink' you, WOULD I ?

Sorry, I should have played both of the songs first before commenting.

Obviously, and this applies to most translated songs, it's not a direct translation since a direct translation wouldn't scan.

Playing the French version, it's apparent that the singer has some sort of Acadian accent, so I was trying to figure whether it was Canadian or Louisiana French. I guess I should read the notes first instead of trying to jump to conclusions.

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 23 Dec 2009 5:29 pm

ebb wrote:
I NEVER said it wasn't Mona McCall in the clip
who said you did

Ebb, you did by Intimation

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 23 Dec 2009 6:28 pm

EBB Whenyou said

"at 0:31 it says mona mccall"

you intimated that it was she!!

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 23 Dec 2009 6:29 pm

double post

ebb · Post by **ebb** » 23 Dec 2009 7:17 pm

i dont intimate i quote

but please feel free to get your knickers in a twist over perceived slights

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 23 Dec 2009 7:36 pm

I'm sure that you do quote, it's considerably easier than formulating, but as for knickers, I (Unlike some) don't wear them.
BTW Ebb why the diminutive 'i' in your posts ? Psychologists are of the opinion that it displays a distinct lack of self confidence, and in your case that obviously isn't so. Somewhat of a conundrum ?

ebb · Post by **ebb** » 23 Dec 2009 8:03 pm

why the diminutive 'i' in your posts

im too lazy to use the shift key plus the psychologists are right

i apologize for contributions that have driven this off topic

my intentions were pure but i now see the wisdom in withholding information

Frederic Mabrut · Post by **Frederic Mabrut** » 24 Dec 2009 12:02 am

The french title of this song could be translated as:
"When the sun says good morning to the mountains"
You're right on that point Alan.
I think you're also right concerning the French Canadian accent. I doubt it's a French Louisiana accent because it's usually so thick that I cannot understand it myself (no slight intended for our Louisiana cousins of course)

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 24 Dec 2009 3:17 am

Pouring Oil------Troubled waters, Tact, Humility, some of the attributes I lack, but "Vitriolic Basil" sheathes the pen for the season.. Happy Christmas Ebb and all..