After 40 Years, Edith Piaf's `La Vie en Rose' Comes Back Fresh and Beautiful, Via French Jazz Singer Raquel Bitton.Business Editors/Lifestyle Writers NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 6, 2000 Over 1,700 adult contemporary radio stations are currently playing tracks from OMTOWN/Higher Octave Music's new release, Raquel Bitton sings Edith Piaf Noun 1. Edith Piaf - French cabaret singer (1915-1963) Edith Giovanna Gassion, Little Sparrow, Piaf , Vol. 1: The Golden Album. "`La Vie en Rose,' a big hit 40 years ago, comes back fresh and beautiful. Not since Andrea Bocelli Andrea Bocelli (born 22 September 1958) is a renowned Italian singer. He is both an operatic tenor and a classical crossover singer. To date, he has recorded six complete operas — La Bohème, Il Trovatore, Werther, Pagliacci, has a song of such quality taken off so quickly. Raquel Bitton sings Edith Piaf has been added to our permanent music rotation Music rotation is a practice under the jurisdiction of the music director at a radio station. Generally occurring either a once a week or on all weekdays, the oldest music (generally sorted by genre) is replaced with newer music a DJ has picked out of the new bin to review. . This is a winner!" said Tony Welch, WROD WROD White Ribbon of Death (single ski run open on artificial snow) Daytona Beach Daytona Beach (dātō`nə), city (1990 pop. 61,921), Volusia co., NE Fla., on the Atlantic coast and Halifax River (a lagoon); inc. 1876. Center of a rapidly urbanizing area, in a region settled by Spanish Franciscans in the 17th cent. , FL. Rob Edwards of KDAO Ceder Rapids, IA, said, "Culture comes to Central Iowa! The lines lit up with rave reviews. Raquel Bitton is a hit!" The leading radio stations throughout the country echo this phenomenal reaction. (See following rave comments.) Higher Octave Higher Octave is a sub-label imprint of Narada Productions which is part of EMI's Blue Note Records label group, located in New York. Higher Octave was founded in 1986 as an independent record label specializing in a wide variety of uplifting music, including smooth jazz, Music, a division of Virgin/EMI, recently signed Raquel Bitton and released this recording in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. on July 18. The CD was released in Canada on September 5 and is scheduled for release worldwide in October. Raquel Bitton continues to tour North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. performing her critically acclaimed hit show Raquel Bitton sings Edith Piaf, her story ... her songs at notable concert halls. The tour opened in January 2000 with a sold-out performance at Carnegie Hall. Her next engagements include Boston Symphony Hall September 22; Place des Arts Place des Arts is a major performing arts centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Located in the eastern part of the city's downtown ( , Montreal, October 14; and Massey Hall, Toronto, November 4. Raquel Bitton is recognized as the foremost singer of French music in America today and is regarded internationally as the greatest interpreter of the music from the Edith Piaf repertoire. Rave Radio Comments About Raquel Bitton's New Release, Raquel Bitton Sings Edith Piaf, Vol. 1: the Golden Album. "Great talent ... `Raquel Bitton sings Edith Piaf.' Some great memories of one of the most famous French artists. `La Vie en Rose' has a warm magic touch." Chick Watkins, Westwood One, 254 stations. "I was fortunate enough to have seen `The Little Sparrow' and met her. Raquel Bitton captures the very heart of Edith Piaf and it is a sincere echo that will charm Piaf's multitude of fans." Eddie Hubbard, ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. Network Host, 167 stations. "Very talented artist!" Jack Roberts, Exec Producer "Doug Stephan Show" (national syndication, 397 stations in 49 states). "What a package! Raquel Bitton's new collection of Piaf is a breath of fresh air. No wonder she sold out at Carnegie Hall. `La Vie en Rose' leads the way, but the other 15 cuts are equally enchanting. Raquel Bitton is a delightful talent." Bill Miller, "The Bill Miller Show" (national syndication, 116 stations). "Edith Piaf was responsible for so many great songs that Americans came to love. `Raquel Bitton sings Edith Piaf' is a fitting tribute to this legendary singer. This new release contains such fine music, headlined, of course, by Piaf's signature song `La Vie en Rose.' Raquel brings back the memories with her marvelous interpretations." Chuck Southcott, National Program Director, Music of Your Life (national syndication, 197 stations). "Bitton's Piaf is astonishing a·ston·ish tr.v. as·ton·ished, as·ton·ish·ing, as·ton·ish·es To fill with sudden wonder or amazement. See Synonyms at surprise. . Add to that the great selection of Piaf's music and the wonderful craftsmanship and artistry of Raquel Bitton and you've got one classic statement on music in the 21st Century." Eugene L. Hegedus, WHLD, Buffalo NY. "The `little sparrow' is alive and well. Incomparable interpretations of songs most thought could never be replicated. Great, great, great! Our listeners can't get enough." John Pond, KYTX/FM, Corpus Christi, TX. "I've been an Edith Piaf fan for years, but Raquel outdoes Edith! I'm in love!" Chuck Hamilton, KMYR 1410 AM, Wichita, KS. "The most unique and classy music we've heard in a long time!" Ron Gregory, WSHI, Fort Wayne, IN. "Raquel's regeneration of Edith Piaf's work is sensational! Such confidence and style; Ms. Bitton really gets to ya! We love it!" Tron Simpson, KCMN, Colorado Springs, CO. |
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