Artist: Edith Piaf
Author: trad. arr. Marc Herrand
Label: Columbia
Year: 1946
With Les Compagnons De La Chanson. Compay Marc Herrand was responsible for the vocal arrangement (see also: Les Trois cloches). 17th century melody and theme: the daughter of the sheriff releasing her lover from prison. He'd been jailed for stealing jewelry to win her love.
Covers:
Tri Yann [Bretons, just like Nantes]
Jo Lemaire [with Voice Male]
See also: Allentown Jail.
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