Moulin Rouge / Ma Chanson / C'est Vous, C'est Vous / Marco-Polo

Released by Pathé in the early 1950s, this 45 RPM EP captures the quintessential sound of the post-war French chanson tradition. Georges Guétary, a charismatic tenor and actor of Greek-Egyptian descent, was a defining figure in the musical theater and film scenes of the era, and these recordings reflect the romantic, lighthearted aesthetic that permeated European pop music before the arrival of American rock and roll.

The disc serves as a snapshot of the popular film music culture of the time, featuring the title track 'Moulin Rouge'—also known as 'Where Is Your Heart'—which became an international standard after appearing in John Huston’s 1952 film. The arrangements are characteristic of the Pathé label’s approach, emphasizing Guétary’s vocal clarity and dramatic phrasing, which helped solidify his status as a leading stage performer and recording artist in Paris during the mid-twentieth century.