My sentiments exactly. I've always said the soundtrack to this movie is worth the price of admission just by itself--there's something for everyone on there (REALLY varied and eclectic), but it's all centered around that basic French feel. I can't even single out a favorite song, they're all so outstanding (and different!) it's hard to compare. Honestly, the album's opened up new musical tastes for me--The Beautiful South, Zucchero, even Bobby Darin!

Simply put, it's a great collection of songs. If you like fun, romantic music, this is for you.


Seafood Plate...   February 4, 2003
 20 out of 21 found this review helpful

Loved the movie and I love every song on this soundtrack. Takes me to France each time I put it on. Oui!


Great Dinner Music   March 8, 2004
 16 out of 16 found this review helpful

I am currently looking for a CD that rivals this one for great dinner music. Since I've had this CD for several years it is getting scratched from so much loving use when we entertain. I like it because it contains slow and upbeat songs and has a variety of artists...some well known oldies but goodies such as Louis Armstrong, Van Morrison, Ella Ftizgerald and the Beautiful South. I love it because it alternates between instrumental and sung which is great for dining because at times you need the voice to fill in the voids and at other times you only want the instruments. It never gets too loud that you need to turn it down or too low...no adjustment is necessary other than starting the CD again once it has stopped; hence the search for another CD along these lines of "lightweight pop". You can only play a great CD so many times before the guests start to look at you funny! I've had guests recognize the CD and tell me it is their favourite too! It brings to mind the movie and that is a conversation piece in itself!


Very evocative, sentimental music   November 20, 2002
 15 out of 15 found this review helpful

This is one of the best movie soundtracks that I have ever listened to . All the songs, evoke different feelings of melancholy, joy and happiness.

Listening to the CD, evoked such a good sense of well-being and of being loved, not just by a significant other but just knowing how it feels to have someone care about you or how you feel when you care about someone.

I borrowed the CD from a friend because I had listened to La Mer and liked it. Thank you DEFB. After watching the movie and listening to the entire CD afterwards, I knew that I had to add this to my collection. The CD marries well with the movie. It reinforces all those feelings of unselfish love, sacrifice and caring that I got from the movie.


Enjoyable and very French   November 27, 1999
 12 out of 12 found this review helpful

Even though I don't buy Soundtracks, this one is a must. The mix of French songs by both French and American artists really offers feel good, enjoyable music. If you have any fond memories of Europe/France, this CD will help you revisit. Oh, Kevin Klein does a great job singing 'La Mer'!