''French Style'' is Dean Martin's first LP for Reprise Records. Recorded during February 1962, it features French-themed popular songs and

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s arranged by

Neal Hefti Neal Paul Hefti (October 29, 1922 – October 11, 2008) was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, and arranger. He wrote music for '' The Odd Couple'' movie and TV series and for the ''Batman'' TV series. He began arranging professionally in his ...

. Among them "

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," which frequently appears on Dean Martin compilation albums; a rendition of

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's classic " La Vie en rose"; the title song from the

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classic ''Gigi''; and two classic Cole Porter tunes. Originally released as Reprise LP R(S)-6021 ('S' distinguishing the stereo pressing), the album's tracks made their CD debut as part of the chronologically sequenced Bear Family box set ''Everybody Loves Somebody'' (BCD 16343). A subsequent two-on-one CD (together with Martin's succeeding album '' Dino Latino'') by Collectors' Choice restored the original running order.

Track listing

References

{{Authority control Dean Martin albums 1962 albums Reprise Records albums French-language albums Concept albums Albums arranged by Neal Hefti Albums conducted by Neal Hefti