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.[1] The song became a standard. The only version to chart was by Gordon MacRae which reached No. 29 for one week.[2]

In the 1960 film of Can-Can, the song was performed by Frank Sinatra and Shirley Maclaine.

  1. ^ "The Cole Porter Reference Guide". Sondheimguide.com. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 482. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.