Soeur Sourire - Best Of


· For the first time ever on CD
· This 2CD-Digi-Pack includes world
  wide No.1-Hit "Dominique"
  (also in German version)
· Previously unreleased video of the
  1982 Disco Version of "Dominique"
· Collector's edition in a valuable
  artwork
· Bi-lingual liner notes
  (French + English)

Style: Chanson
Format: CD
 
:: Soeur Sourire - Best Of
CD 1
1. Dominique
2. Luc Dominique
3. Je ne suis pas une vedette
4. Dame beaute
5. La pilule d'or
6. Le temps de femmes
7. Alleluia
8. J'ai trouve le seigneur
9. Bain de soleil
10. Croix du sud
11. Dans les magasins
12. Frere tout le monde
13. Les Mouettes
14. Les Pieds des Missionnaires
15. Lunettes Roses
16. Avec toi
17. Coeur de dieu
18. Kabinda
19. Ma petite muse
20. Cantique de l'amitie
21. Les grandes debiles
22. midi
Bonus Tracks
23. Dominique (Disco Version 1982)
24. Dominique (German Version)
25. Unter all die Sterne
(Entre les etoiles / German Version)

CD 2
1. Resurrection
2. Mets ton Joli Jupon
3. La complainte de Marie Jacques
4. Je voudrais
5. Fleur de Cactus
6. Entre les etoiles
7. Chante reviere
8. Croquis
9. Priere
10. Soeur Adele
11. La chanson du corbillard
12. Priere de l'humour
13. Te voir
14. Louvain
15. Priere un couleurs
16. Les moutons peles
17. Petit pierrot
18. Une fleur
19. Pauvre devant toi
20. Plume de radis
21. Tous les chemins
Bonus (CD-Rom)
22. Dominique (Disco Version)
Original Video Clip 1982
:: Information Choice of language: 

In 1963, the world discovered an unforgettable song: 'Dominique', sung by a most extraordinary artist: a nun! 40 years later, this song is still in our mind, but most people are not aware of its background and how it had changed the life and fate of the person behind it, the "singing nun", Jeanine Deckers. The shy young lady, born 1933 in Brussels, had discovered her passions in life as a young girl. These vocations and devotions were drawings, music and God. On her twenty-fifth birthday, she took her vows in Fichermont, living with Dominican missionaries. She had started writing songs long before having joined the convent. But once there, she was supported and encouraged by her co-sisters, to record her first 45RPM single: Soeur Sourire was born! Soon, she was known not only amongst people sharing her devotion and belief in God, but had also gained popularity all over the world - and even topped the American charts. The Americans were fascinated by this peculiar person and instantly shoot a movie about her - not altogether authentical, though. It was named 'The Singing Nun' and featured Debbie Reynolds. Jeanine Deckers continued to composed and sing many other songs apart from 'Dominique'. She released several LPs, and at a certain stage in her career, she decided to escape from her monastic and mediatic life. With the Seventies approaching, she began singing more committed, anti-establishment and mystical songs: 'La Pilule d'Or' - 'The Golden Pill' - caused a real scandal for obvious reasons. Regardless of the critics, Soeur Sourire decided to leave for a big tour throughout the U.S.A. Upon her return - she found herself facing serious problems with the tax authorities. In view of these unexpected problems and threats, Jeanine slowly but surely slipped into an addiction to drugs and alcohol. On top of all this, she was held responsible for owing her former convent, Fichermont, a huge amount of money. Although Madame Deckers was trying to fight back and proceeded going to court, she lost these cases in the end.
In order to earn her living, she started giving drawing and guitar lessons again. In 1982, she made friend with Gilles Verlant, a famous journalist and producer who suggested recording a new, more contemporary version of 'Dominique'. Jeanine was excited about this idea and the re-mix became - once again - an impressive success! This unexpected little triumph encouraged her to even shoot a video clip - her very first promotional film ever. Unfortunately, sales were not as big as expected - and soon the record sales stagnated. The audience seemed to have forgotten her after all these years. Financially ruined, desperate and homeless, Jeanine pleaded for help, but her request was only heard by very few friends. Even those hardly seemed to be affected by her pleas. It was the last straw: on March 29th 1985, with mounting debts on her back and desperation in her mind, Jeanine Deckers committed suicide by swallowing an overdose of sleeping pills.

CHOICE OF MUSIC wishes to pay a tribute to Soeur Sourire's talent by releasing her complete songs for the first time ever - including her unique video. You will discover Soeur Sourire's particular universe. Her tragic fate will no longer be the echo but from one single song named 'Dominique'...

Arnaud MAGNIER
 

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