JOSEPHINE BAKER AND HER COMPANY

JOSEPHINE BAKER AND HER COMPANY

Composer: Various
Lyricist: Various

Opened: February 4, 1964, Brooks Atkinson Theatre, N.Y.C.; reopened on March 31, 1964, Henry Miller's Theatre
Performances: 40

Avec (M/L: Henri Betti; Bruno Coquatrix; Andre Hornez) (originally used in PARIS MES AMOURS):

1. The Fabulous Josephine Baker, RCA (S) LSC-2427 (Josephine Baker) [reissued as CD/RCA 61668]
2. Josephine Baker And Her International Revue, Private LP JB-001 (Josephine Baker)
3. …En La Habana, CD/Egrem CD0195 (Josephine Baker)
4. 100 All Time Greatest, CD/EMI 336246 (Franck Pourcel
5. Hier Encore, CD/EMI 34966 (Charles Aznavour)
6. Charles Aznavour Et Ses Amis A L'Opera Garnier, CD/EMD Int'l 229036 (Charles Aznavour)
7. Grandes Exitos De Charles Aznavour, CD/EMI 8337922 (Charles Aznavour)
8. O Homem Do Ano, CD/EMI 5832022 (Cauby Peixoto)

April In Paris (M: Vernon Duke; L: E.Y. Harburg; French lyric by Duck) (originally used in WALK A LITTLE FASTER):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this song beyond original cast member performances.
1. …En La Habana, CD/Egrem CD0195 (Josephine Baker)

(En) Avril A Paris (M/L: Charle Trenet):

1. The Fabulous Josephine Baker, RCA (S) LSC-2427 (Josephine Baker) [reissued as CD/RCA 61668]
2. Le Fou Chantant 1952-1955, Vol. 5, CD/EMI 7906352 (Charles Trenet)
3. Parisabelle, CD/Disques Meys 85946 (Isabelle Aubret)
4. Swingin' Trenet, CD/Cristal 09 (Alain Brunet)
5. Moi Je Dors Près De La Seine, CD/Marianne Melodie (Jacqueline Francois)
6. Aznavour & Trenet, CD/Universal 0643272 (Maurice Larcange)
7. Paris Midnight: 50 French Hits, CD/Vanguard Classics 6017 (Liane & The Boheme Bar Trio)
8. Jean Paques, Vol. 14, CD/Elver (Jean Paques)
9. Piano-Bar, Vol. 5: The Most Beautiful Melodies Of Charles Trenet, CD/Blue Cat Music (Henri Pelissier)
10. Paris Is For Lovers, CD/EMI 530608 (Frank Pourcel)

Bill (M: Jerome Kern; L: Oscar Hammerstein II) (originally used in SHOW BOAT):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this song beyond original cast member performances.
1. Josephine Baker And Her International Revue, Private LP JB-001 (Josephine Baker)

Dans Mon Village (M/L: Henry Lemarchand; Francis Lopez):

1. Josephine Baker, 10"/Columbia FS-1023 (Josephine Baker with Jo Bouillon and His Orchestra [reissued on C'est Vous, CD/EMI 8552402]
2. …En La Habana, CD/Egrem CD0195 (Josephine Baker)
3. Vous Faites Partie de Moi..., CD/Lamiela (Lamiela)
4. Featuring Josephine Baker, CD/Alien Prod/Ethnic Produc (DJ Gervais)
5. Black Jack, CD/Estrus 1241 (Black Jack) (unverified)
6. Poussieres, CD/Musicor 2356 (Wilfred Le Bouthillier) (unverified)
7. Malgré Tout, CD/BMG 57810 (Peluso) (unverified)

Don't Touch My Tomatoes (M/L: Henry Lemarchand; Jo Bouillon) (originally used in PARIS MES AMOURS):

1. The Fabulous Josephine Baker, RCA (S) LSC-2427 (Josephine Baker) [reissued as CD/RCA 61668]

Enamorada (M/L: Augusto Alguerro; Leon Arias Rafael):

1. …En La Habana, CD/Egrem CD0195 (Josephine Baker)
2. Lo Mejor Del Pop Espanol 1961, CD/Rama Lama 53442 (Jose Francis)
3. Divina Monna Bell, CD/EMI 37388 (Monna Bell)
4. 30 Exitos Insuperables, CD/EMI 91202 (Lucho Gatica)
5. Album De Oro, Vol. 1, CD/Egrem CD0174 (Barbarito Diez)
6. Trio Los Galantes, CD/Orfeon 11400 (Trio Los Galantes)
7. 12 Ritmicas Con Amor, CD/Fonovisa 353744 (Zulmara and Her Stars with Arena Brava)

Esto Es Felicidad (aka "This Is Happiness"; original French version called "C'es Ca Le Vrai Bonherur") (M/L: Oscar De La Rosa; Bobby Collazo; Carlos Menendez) (previously used in THE JOSEPHINE BAKER SHOW):

1. Songs Old And New, 10"/Columbia (M) 33-CS-2 (Josephine Baker) [also 10"/Columbia (M) FS-1023; reissued on Josephine Baker, CD/Pathe 7480042]
2. Joe Holiday Quintet, 10"/ Prestige Records PRP-131 (Joe Holiday Quintet) [reissued on Mambo Jazz, CD/Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1786-2]
3. …En La Habana, CD/Egrem CD0195 (Josephine Baker)
4. At Home And Abroad, Atlantic 1257 (Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra) [reissued as CD/Rhino 8122741232]
5. Kai Ole, Verve V6-8427 (Kai Winding)
6. C'est Vous, CD/EMI 8552402 (Josephine Baker) (may be previous recording)
7. En La Habana, CD/Egrem CD0195 (Josephine Baker)
8. Al Compas De Conjunto Casino, CD/Rodven Records 5183 (Conjunto Casino)
9. Parampampam!! Hermanas Márquez Meet Paquito, CD/Rumor (Paquito D'Rivera)
10. Tea For Two Cha Chas, CD/Sepia Records 1142 (The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra featuring Warren Covington)
11. Carambola: Live At Birdland (1951), CD/Tumbao 24 (Machino & His Afro-Cubans)
12. Bolero Mambo, CD/Alma Records 030 (Pedro Vargas)
13. Mama Guela, CD/Saludos Amigos 62047 (Tito Rodriguez)

Et Pourtant (M: Georges Garvarentz; L: Charles Aznavour) (originally used in THE WORLD OF CHARLES AZNAVOUR):

1. The World Of Charles Aznavour, Reprise (S) RS-6193 (Charles Aznavour with music conducted by Henri Byrs)
2. La Mamma, CD/EMI 5711162 (Charles Aznavour)
3. Olympia 80, CD/EMI Holland (Charles Aznavour)
4. Aznavour 2000: Live Au Palais Congres, CD/EMI 2020 (Charles Aznavour)
5. Classic Tour Brazil, CD/Som Livre 952 (Charles Aznavour)
6. Hier Encore: Best Of Studio Et Live A L'Olympia, CD/EMI 381084 (Charles Aznavour)
7. Charles Aznavour And Friends, CD/Music Brokers ARG MBB7050 (Charles Aznavour)
8. Bon Anniversaire Charles: Live Au Palais Des Congres 2004, CD/EMI-Capitol Special Markets 4365 (Muriel Robin)
9. Smile, CD/Divine Angel 3385 (Ima)
10. Je M'Voyais Déjà: Avec Les Grandes Chansons De Charles Aznavour, CD/Musicor 6373 (Hugo Alexandre Lapierre)
11. Bon Voyage, CD/EMI 54848 (Gloria Lasso)

Fan, Fan:

1. 100 Chansons D'Or, CD/EMI 571269 (Gilbert Becaud) (as "Fanfan") (unverified)

Hava Naguila:

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this song beyond original cast performances.
1. …En La Habana, CD/Egrem CD0195 (Josephine Baker)

Hello, Young Lovers (M: Richard Rodgers; L: Oscar Hammerstein II) (originally used in THE KING AND I):

1. Yemenite & Other Israeli Folk Songs, CAS/Smithsonian Folkways 8735 (unknown performer)
2. Klezmer 1993, New York City, CD/Knitting Factory Works 123 (Khassidic New Wave)
3. Songs Of Israel, CD/Valmark 1109 (unknown performer)
4. World Music: Israel, CD/Passport Audio 5009 (unknown performer)
5. Voyager Series: Mozol Tov, CD/Columbia River 140107 (unknown performer)
6. Purim Sameach, CD/jewishmusician.com (Binyomin Ginzberg Trio)
7. Riqmat Hazimrah, CD/Za'atar (Za'atar)
8. Eyns, Tsvey, Dray, CD/Khupe (Khupe)
Note: All of the above recordings are unverified.

J'ai Deux Amours (aka "Two Loves Have I") (M/L: Georges Koger; Henri Varna; Vincent Scotto) (previously used in THE JOSEPHINE BAKER STORY):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this song beyond original cast performances.
1. 78/Jolly Roger 2001 (Josephine Baker with orchestra)
2. 78/Columbia DF- 229 (Miss Josephine Baker and M. Adrien Lamy with Le Melodic Jazz Du Casino De Paris directed by Edmond Mahieux) [reissued on Josephine Baker, CD/Pathe 7480042]
3. Songs Old And New, 10"/Columbia (M) 33-CS-2 (Josephine Baker) [also Josephine Baker, 10"/Columbia (M) FS-1023]
4. Josephine Baker, 10"/Columbia FL-9532 (Josephine Baker) (possibly the same as the previous recording)
5. Josephine A Bobino, 1975, Festival (S) FLD-643 (Josephine Baker) [reissued as CD/Accord 402882]
6. Josephine Baker, Monmouth-Evergreen MES-7023 (Josephine Baker) [also Columbia DF-229]
7. Josephine Baker And Her International Revue, Private LP JB-001 (Josephine Baker)
8. Josephine Baker 1926-1932, CD/Chansophone 701032 (Josephine Baker)
9. J'ai Deux Amours - Du Caf' Conc' Au Music Hall, CD/EMI 2536842 (Josephine Baker)
10. Brazil, CD/ZYX Music 61182 (Josephine Baker)
11. Paris, My Love, CD/Milan 35706 (Josephine Baker)

J'Attendrai (M/L: Rastelli; Dino Olivieri; Louis Poterat):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this song beyond original cast performances.
1. The Fabulous Josephine Baker, RCA (S) LSC-2427 (Josephine Baker) [reissued as CD/RCA 61668]

Je Pars (M/L: Morton and Selma Craft):

1. Come Prima, CD/Barclay 9838249 (Dalida)
2. Les Gitans, CD/Universal 9811085 (Dalida)
3. Live! Instants D'Emotions, CD/Polygram 5431852 (Dalida)

La Novia (aka "The Bride" or "The Wedding") (M/L: J. Prieto):

1. 45/Capitol 4695 (Lou Rawls with orchestra conducted by Jimmie Haskell)
2. 45/Columbia 4-42148 (Anita Bryant) [reissued on Paper Roses, CD/Collectables Records 5649]
3. 45/Decca 31359 (Domenico Modugno with orchestra conducted by Nello Ciangherotti) [reissued on Tutto Modugno, CD/Warner Music 4696483]
4. Connie Francis Sings The All Time International Hits, MGM 4298 (Connie Francis with orchestra conducted by Johnny Gregory)
5. The Many-Spelendored Guitars Of Los Indios Tabajaras, RCA Victor (S) LSP-3413 (Indoios Tabajaras)
6. Italia, Dot DLP25651 (Dick Contino) Fascination, CD/Reader's Digest Music (Mary Carewe)
7. Magic Of The Pan Pipes, CD/Reader's Digest Magic (Damian Luca)
8. Non Stop Party Celebration, CD/Music Club Records 230 (unknown performer)

(You Are My) Lucky Star (M: Nacio Herb Brown; L: Arthur Freed) (originally used in the film BROADWAY MELODY OF 1936):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this standard.

Make Believe (M: Jerome Kern; L: Oscar Hammerstein II) (originally used in SHOW BOAT):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this song beyond original cast member performances.
1. …En La Habana, CD/Egrem CD0195 (Josephine Baker)

Melodie Perdue (aka "Willingly") (M/L: Hubert Giraud; Jean Brouossolle):

1. 45/Kapp K-275X (Raymond Lefevre and His Grande Orchestra)
2. 45/Decca 9-30816 (Jud Conlon Singers with Carmen Cavallaro, piano, and orchestra directed by Sonny Burke)
3. 45/Carlton 495 (Monty Kelly and His Orchestra)
4. 45/Capitol F4148 (Les Compagnons De La Chanson) [reissued on Le Meilleur Des Compagnon De La Chanson, CD/EMI 8290762]
5. 45/Coral 9-62061 (Al Alberts with orchestra conducted by Dick Jacobs)
6. 45/Kapp K-275X (Carmen McRae with orchestra conducted by Frank Hunter) [also found on When You're Away, Kapp (S) KS-3018]
7. 45/Felsted 45-8551 (Dalida)
8. Come Prima, CD/Barclay 9838249 (Dalida)
9. Glamorous, CD/Barclay 5317337 (Dalida)
10. Vive Le Music-Hall: Les 100 Plus Belles Voix Des Annees 50, CD/Marianne Melodie 081132 (Jun Catalano)
11. Les Princes De La Chanson De Charme, CD/Marianne Melodie (Jean-Philippe)
12. Corsica, CD/Membran 205 (Tito Rossi)
13. Jean Paques, Vol. 18, CD/Elber (Jean Paques)
A recording performed by Johnny Desmond with the Glenn Osser Orchestra is also known to exist.

Mon Bateau Blanc (aka "Le Bateau Blanc") (M/L: Gilbert Becaud; Maurice Vidalin):

1. …En La Habana, CD/Egrem CD0195 (Josephine Baker)
2. 50 Ans En Chansons, CD/Virgin 5413852 (Gilbert Becaud)
3. L'Olympia, CD/Capitol 543766 (Gilbert Becaud)
4. Best Of Sasha Distel, CD/Mercury 4011 (Sasha Distel)
5. Mallorca Summer Hits, CD/ ZYX Music 821302 (Karol)
6. Vous Faites Partie De Moi..., CD/Lamiela (Lamiela)
7. Les Grands Succes De Tex Lecor No. 2, CD/Unidisc 7356 (Tex Lecor)
8. Nous Les Amoureux, CD/EMI 8548442 (Jean-Claude Pascal)
9. L'Album Des Kids, CD/Fersen Thomas (unknown performer)
10. Energyboy EP, CD/Loukoum (Sadboy)

Polynka (A Russian Peasant Dance):

1. Balalaika: Russia's Most Beautiful Songs, CD/ rc Music 1328 (Stars Of St. Petersberg)
2. Quand Tu M'Embrasse (M/L: Charles Aznavour; Eddie Barclay)
3. Mes Amours, CD/EMI 4951542 (Charles Aznavour)
4. Je M'Voyais Deja, CD/EMI 571111 (Charles Aznavour)
5. Ultra Chicks, Vol. 4, CD/Unknown label (Danielle Denin) (unverified)

Quando, Quando (M: Tony Renis; L: A. Testa):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this song beyond original cast member performances.
1. …En La Habana, CD/Egrem CD0195 (Josephine Baker)

La Seine (M/L: Guy Lafarge; Falvien Monod; English lyrics by Geoffrey Parsons):

1. 78/CGD 1291 (Julia De Palma with orchestra)
2. 78/Columbia DT 397 (Denise Ascain with M. Alexander, accordion)
3. 78/Brunswick 82367 (Jaqueline Francois with orchestra conducted by Paul Durand)
4. 78/MacGregor 700 (Frank Messina and The Mavericks)
5. 78/M-G-M 30830 (Beryl Davis with David Rose and His Orchestra) [also 78/MGM K30830]
6. 78/Decca 24816 (Victor Young and His Singing Strings) [also 45/Decca 9-24816; 45EP/Decca ED 595]
7. 78/Decca 24765 (Lombardo Quartet with Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians) [also 45/Decca 9-28925]
8. 78/Coral 61069 (Johnny Desmond with accordion and rhythm accompaniment) [also 45/Coral 9-61069; reissued on Yours In Song, CD/Jasmine Records 437]
9. 78/Mercury 5885 Abbe Lane with Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra) [also 45/Mercury 5885-X45; reissued on Be Mine Tonight, CD/Cloud 9 Records 14466]
10. 45/Decca 91183 (Bing Crosby)
11. 45EP/Waldorf MH-45-197 (Knuckles O'Toole & His Orchestra)
12. 45EP/Polydor EPH-20523 (Trio Raisner)
13. 45/Columbia 1-376 (Doris Day with orchestra directed by George Siravo) [reissued on It's Magic, CD/Bear Family 15609]
14. 45/VIK EXA 211 (Gisele MacKenzie with Sid Bass and His Orchestra) [also found on Mam'selle Gisele, CD/BMG International 37249]
15. The Fabulous Josephine Baker, RCA (S) LSC-2427 (Josephine Baker) [reissued as CD/RCA 61668]
16. Josephine A Bobino, 1975, Festival (S) FLD-643 (Josephine Baker) [reissued as CD/Accord 402882]
17. Je T'Aime, MGM E3718 (Joni James with the David Terry Orchestra and Chorus) [reissued on Ti Voglio Bene/Je T'Aime, CD/Taragon 3007]
18. Jonathan and Darlene Edwards In Paris!, Capitol Columbia CL 8313 (Jo Stafford with orchestra conducted by Paul Weston)
19. French Style, Reprise 6021 (Dean Martin) [reissued as CD/Hip-O Select 0252700881]
20. Soft And Sweet, RCA 1041 (The Three Sounds) [reissued on Soft And Sweet/Midnight For Two, CD/Collectables Records 2742]
21. Un Tresor: Collection De L'Enfance A L'Age D'Or, CAS/French American Music Ent. T113 (Lucille Therrien)
22. The Golden Age Of Light Music: European Tour, CD/Guild Light Music 5161 (unknown orchestra)
23. Musette From Paris, CD/Laserlight 15207 (Musette Ensemble)
24. Songs From Paris And Old French Folk Songs, CD/EPM 782 (Colette Renard) (unverified)
25. Journey To France, CD/MRA 032 (unknown performer)
26. Vive La France!, CD/Orfeon 176 (Andre Toffel with the Tito Enriquez Orchestra)
27. The Music Of Paris, CD/Delta 24857 (unknown performer) (unverified)
28. Fascination: The Jane Morgan Collection, CD/Varese 5822 (Jane Morgan)
29. Where Can A Wanderer Go?, CD/K-Tel Distribution (Russell Arms)
30. Roger Williams, CD/Universal Special Products MCAC-20180 (Roger Williams)
31. C'est L'Amour: Romantic French Classics, CD/RCA 66868 (Pierre Felere and His Orchestra)
32. Café Music: Cafe De Paris, CD/Music Club Records MCCD096 (unknown performer)

Unrecorded Material:

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