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One Sheet vintage poster advertises
"Les Compagnons de la Chanson" for Columbia Records and was created by the French artist Charles Kiffer. The artwork depicts eight stylized figures representing the vocal group.
Poster Information
Artist: Charles Kiffer (1902–1992)
Advertised Group: Les Compagnons de la Chanson
Record Label: Columbia (Disques Columbia)
Year: Circa 1950
Printer/Publisher: I.M.E. Pathé Marconi
About Les Compagnons de la Chanson
Les Compagnons de la Chanson were a popular French harmony vocal group formed in 1946 in Lyon, France. They were known for performing a mix of French chanson, folk, and pop music, initially often a cappella or with minimal instrumentation.
Notable Association: The group gained international recognition after meeting and performing with Édith Piaf in the mid-1940s.
Major Hit: Their best-known song was "Les trois cloches" (The Three Bells), which they recorded with Piaf in 1946. An English version of the song later became a number 1 hit for The Browns in the United States.
Career: The group was active for over 40 years, touring extensively across the world and making over 350 records before disbanding in 1985. |
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