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"A young man comes to Paris as every young man should..."
Circumstances forced him to leave his young wife in the care of his family in rural Punjab and go out into the world.
He made his way to Paris during the period known as La Belle Epoche and was enchanted by "The City of Lights." The greatest enchantment was a lovely young woman, la belle Celeste with whom he fell deeply in love. He, however, was a Khalsa and thus needed to remain faithful to his wife back home. In 1906, with much heartbreak and many tears, he left her and France and continued on his life's journey.
The two continued a correspomdence until France fell to the Nazis during World War Two. After the war, he searched for her, only to find that the love of his life had been killed because of her work with the Maquis.
That is just too tragic to bear, so I must believe that, after his death in 1982 at age 97, he found her again and they are now spending eternity together, fully enjoying the love they were denied during their lifetimes.
This song was not written about them, but it so perfectly tells their story that I have made this video about them.
Bob Shane of The Kingston Trio says it's OK with him if I post it, so here it is.
Enjoy, please.
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9 years ago
ssgtsouth
One of my early favorites by this wonderful group. I've been to France five times and this is one of the Kingston Trio songs I think of.9 years ago
Steve Windermere
A very touching story indeed. However I came here looking for the song about Paris which starts with the words 'A young man comes to Paris as every young man should' Where may I find it?11 years ago
Ma La
That must have been a few years back. I imagine a nice bottle od wine would have helped, too.11 years ago
raleighsquare
the girls at university were all absolutely mad for this song and if you could do three chords on a guitar, you had it made.11 years ago
Ma La
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer's lease hath all too short a date:11 years ago
BugsWisely
Insane insane when will i regain? Is condescension spam?11 years ago
Yourself
Wow, I used to sing this song at camp. I am enchanted by the story you have told here.11 years ago
Ma La
And it was fun to make, too. Many thanks!12 years ago
Ma La
@fanchbrezoneg My dad loved all things French and Ste. Jeanne d'Arc was one of two women held up as role models for me. The other was Mai Bhago (Mata Bhag Kaur) a Sikh warrior woman and great hero. Ste. Jeanne d'Arc has always fascinated me. So young and brave and determined. I understand why she is so much beloved by the French. BTW, I am half Punjabi and 3/8 French, so I do have a French connection there.12 years ago
fanchbrezoneg
@MaiHarinder We have many churches "Sainte Jeanne d'Arc" in France, Jeanne is "Sainte" for catholics since 1920. I think for you the most interesting is "BASILIQUE SAINTE JEANNE D ARC IN DOMREMY-LA-PUCELLE" in Lorraine (East of France) where Jeanne had eared voices from heaven (excuse my poor english), on Wikipedia you have all explains/ Many many catholic churches have statue of Jeanne d'Arc, and in Paris we have a wonderful public statue of Jeanne;she is a french heroe.died 19 y o12 years ago
Ma La
@fanchbrezoneg Here we have many churches Our Lady of this and Our Lady of that. It's the same thing, I think. Of course, to us foreigners Notre Dame usually Mean Notre-Dame-de-Paris. It must be very old and beautiful in your district. Do you also have a church of Ste. Jeanne d'Arc? I know Dad talked about his friend carrying pictures of her, "holy cards" and she also had a medal. I'm Sikh, so I really don't know much about these things.12 years ago
fanchbrezoneg
@MaiHarinder Hi, yes St-Germain-des-Prés is a district in Paris, but a small district, and the name of the church is "Eglise St-Germain-des-Prés"; in this area we are in the center of the old Paris12° century and before,but the Louvre on the other side of the river is older,it was the royal district. In Paris for the Cathedral we say "Notre'Dame" but in France we say "Notre-Dame de Paris" because in the country we have many cathedrals"Notre-Dame" like "Notre-Dame-de-Chartres" older than Paris12 years ago
Ma La
@fanchbrezoneg How interesting! So St.-Germain-des-Prés is a district in Paris? I thought that was the name of the church itself. My ignorance is showing, I'm afraid. Dad always talked with so much affection of France. Sadly the only time I've been there was to (secretly) scatter his ashes in the Seine, a sort of last tribute to his favourite place. I so want to see Paris in happier circumstances, It's definitely in my bucket.12 years ago
fanchbrezoneg
A fine song from the KT At Large LP¨1959, actually i live in Saint-Germain-des-Prés near "Café de Flore", "Aux Deux Magots" & "Brasserie Lipp" and the old charming roman church "Saint-Germain" , but why 'Saint-Germain-des-Prés" ? because in the opposite bank (right) of the Seine river we have another old church : "Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois" near "Le Louvre Museum'..12 years ago
Ma La
@ronfurg The pleasure is all mine. My Dad was the most incredible person I have ever known and talking/writing about him is one of my favourite things.12 years ago
ronfurg
Thanks for sharing your very personal remembrance.12 years ago
Ma La
@ronfurg Thank you for your kind comments. You are most welcome. This song has a special place in my life. The story I tell in the description is the true story of my Dad, a most remarkable man. He died in 1982, age 97. This was his favourite song.12 years ago
ronfurg
This is a really great video. My wife and I just returned from a trip abroad which included two full days in Paris. I was a college student when the Kingston Trio recorded this song and it came to mind when I read a street sign for the St. Germain Des Pres near the Notre Dame Cathedral. Upon returning to the states I wanted to remind myself of the words, some of which I had forgotten, and came upon your channel. Thanks for the posting.12 years ago
Ma La
@harryrakhraj Thanks for your first statement. As to the second: Picky, picky, picky. That's the way I talk. I admit "I hope you enjoy the video" would be better English, but it wouldn't convey my spirit. I am not stuffy. I have often been known to use transitive verbs without stating the object, especially in the imperative. Anyway, I guess French was technically my first language. ♪♪♫♪12 years ago
harry rakhraj
A heart warming story, though slightly tragic, beautifully presented. The ''Enjoy please'' at the end of the write up is slightly jarring, though: Gives the impression that it's penned by someone who doesn't speak English as mother tongue.Videos Relacionados
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