''L'Espoir'' (English: Hope) is an album by Léo Ferré released in 1974 by

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Track listing

All songs written, composed, arranged and directed by Léo Ferré, except ''Marie'', whose text is written by

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. ;Original LP Since 2003, CD reissues add song ''Marie'' as a bonus track to the original album. This song was originally B-side of 12-inch single ''Je t'aimais bien, tu sais'', released in 1973.

Personnel

* Janine de Waleyne: vocals (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 8) *

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: violin (track 6) * The orchestra consists of session musicians hired for the recording.

Production

* Arranger and conductor: Léo Ferré * Executive producer: Richard Marsan

External links

Album presentation
(French) {{DEFAULTSORT:Espoir Léo Ferré albums French-language albums Barclay (record label) albums 1974 albums