C'est Magnifique

"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)

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