Soeur sourire the singing nun lyrics, songs, and albums. The song is about saint dominic, a spanishborn priest and founder of the dominican order, of which she was a member as sister lucgabrielle. Through the help of kindly priest, ricardo montalban tvs fantasy island, star trek. Regarding the current video, you can enjoy dominique from the movie the singing nun 1966 by debbie reynolds. Debbie reynolds starred in a film about her life, released in 1966. She acquired widespread fame in 1963 with the release of the belgian french song dominique. Lyrics to dominique performed live on the ed sullivan show 71964 by the singing nun. She had her great international hit dominique in 1963, which she wrote in honor the founder of her order, st.
Dominique, nique, nique, over the land he plods along. The single relegated the kingsmen and their louie louie to the number two spot. Sister ann is enthusiastic, progressive but naive, all which irks one of the senior sisters, sister. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in g major transposable. Her onehit wonder, dominique, interjected some muchneeded innocence to a nation grieving the loss of its president. The singing nun 1966 stream and watch online a belgian nun fond of making up her own songs, sister ann debbie reynolds, pens a catchy tune for a sad young local boy ricky cordell. Popular in the convent for her music, she was encouraged by the other nuns to record an album in 1963. Sister lucgabrielle, who entered the religious order in 1959, penned dominique and recorded it and a few of her other compositions for personal release only. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalchords in c major. Singing nun soeur sourire dominique 1963 music video. She entered the fichermont dominican convent in waterloo, belgium in 1959 and took the name soeur luc gabrielle. Debbie reynolds singin in the rain, mother stars in this inspirational true story of a belgian nun who writes a song for a motherless boy.
The singing nun 1966 stream and watch online moviefone. Since their first album an christmas lp record entitled o bambino they have gone on to make many more, including recordings of hymns and chant they sing in church every day, and light inspirational music, such as edelweiss and dominique. Jul 01, 2005 jeanine deckers, aka sister lucgabrielle, released a 12song lp titled the singing nun on philips records in 1963 under the name soeur sourire. Jeanine deckers, aka sister lucgabrielle, released a 12song lp titled the singing nun on philips records in 1963 under the name soeur sourire. Dominique disco version 1982 on dominique disco version 1982 dominique disco version 1982. The debbie reynolds version sung in the 1966 movie the singing nun based on the story of soeur sourire otherwise known as the singing nun. Hollywoods glammedup nuns sang a cheery englishlanguage version. In 1985 she would commit suicide with her life time companion after years of substance abuse, sexual denial and financial woes. Apr 30, 2009 singing nun in lesbian suicide pact the story was a sensation. The original singing nun who won audiences hearts half a century ago by antonia blumberg belgian nun sister luc gabrielle plays her guitar while singing happy songs about religion, december 30, 1963. Listen online to the singing nun dominique and see which albums it appears on. Unfortunately this album isnt being produced anymore so i did have to pay a healthy price for it. Soeur sourire singing nun tous les chemins coallawyer.
The history behind the singing nun is absolutely awesome. With debbie reynolds, ricardo montalban, greer garson, agnes moorehead. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The singing nun, whose real name was jeanine deckers, sang dominique in both english and french. Singing nun in lesbian suicide pact the story was a sensation. Soeur sourire the singing nun dominique 1963 youtube. Soeur sourire the singing nun dominique 1963 duration. October 17, 1933 march 29, 1985, better known as the singing nun, was a nun, and a member as sister luc gabriel of the dominican fichermont convent in belgium.
Although remembered more for the sake of novelty than any significant musical or social contribution, the singing nun, aka soeur sourire translated as sister smile, became a folk hero to americans in late 1963 and early 1964. May 18, 2011 the debbie reynolds version sung in the 1966 movie the singing nun based on the story of soeur sourire otherwise known as the singing nun. Hollywoods glammedup nuns sang a cheery englishlanguage version of dominique i will tell of dominique as i sing. Dominique won a grammy award for best gospel or religious song, but subsequent releases failed to repeat the success, making the singing nun one of the most classic one hit wonders in. The wrath of khan, she goes on to becomes an international pop sensation. The sad tale of sister luc gabrielle, the singing nun. Check out dominique by soeur sourire on amazon music. Known as the singing nun her real name was jeannepaule marie deckers. Young and inexperienced sister ann has just arrived at her next posting at samaritan house, a dominican order located in a disreputable neighborhood of ghent, belgium.
Debbie reynolds dominique the singing nun, 1966 rarcs, by. The first time i heard dominique i rushed out and got a vinyl copy of album. Soeur sourire the singing nun 1963, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Soeur sourire the singing nun dominique lyrics genius. Complete your the singing nun, soeur sourire collection. Dominique is a 1963 french language popular song, written and performed by the belgian female singer jeannine deckers, better known as s. Dominique, nique, nique i will tell of dominique his goodness to acc. She was born on the 17th of october, 1933 and passed away on march 29th, 1985. Get all the lyrics to songs by soeur sourire the singing nun and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. One of the songs, dominique, was an am hit both in europe and the states. Print and download dominique sheet music from the singing nun.
Also gift portfolio of 4 9x9 watercolor sketches of convent life by soeur sourine lp side1. The sisters have been making recordings as the singing nuns since 1979. The singing nun is a 1966 american semibiographical film directed by henry koster and with a screenplay by john furia and sally benson. Played the heck out of this whole album as every song is great oh man, great to get it in cd format. Jeannepaule marie jeannine deckers 17 october 1933 29 march 1985, better known as s. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Tragedy of the singing nun express yourself comment. Dominique is a 1963 french language popular song, written and performed by jeannine deckers of belgium, better known as s. Unfortunately this album isnt being produced anymore so i. Mar 28, 2012 jeanine deckers born jeannepaule marie deckers. Dominique is about saint dominic, a spanishborn priest and founder of the dominican order, of. Soeur sourire the singing nun dominique 1963 video. Print and download dominique sheet music by the singing nun.
The singing nun dominique single track best of folk. Soeur sourire the singing nun dominique disco legthrushe. Dominique performed live on the ed sullivan show 71964. Scrobble songs and get recommendations on other tracks and artists. Dominique, nique, nique, over the land he plods and sings a little song never asking for reward he just talks about the lord. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now.
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