Artist: Pierre Perrin
Author: Pierre Perrin/Claude Blondy
Label: Ricordi
Year: 1961
Cab driver from Paris who consolidated a record deal following a ride with a record producer. Singing his repertoire while driving, revealed at least two potential cuts: Le Phare ouest, which became his first single, and this one.
Covers:
Bourvil [hit version triggering an eponymous film, starring Bourvil and with the author as a taxi driver]
Claude François [B-side of his very first single Nabout Twist (released under the name Kôkô)]
Wim Sonneveld [as Een Zwoele Nacht In Krimpen Aan De IJssel]
Acker Bilk [as Moonlight Tango]
Peter Lauch [as Wenn du mich Kusst]
Johnny Hoes [as Als Jij Me Kust]
If you noticed blunt omissions, mis-interpretations or even out-and-out errors,
please let me know:
Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)