The Singing Nun
Before the movie, before the million-seller single, there was Soeur Sourire—Sister Luc-Gabrielle—a Belgian nun whose sweet, acoustic folk sensibility captured hearts in the early 1960s. Her gentle vocal approach and simple instrumentation made her a surprising chart success, but she was more than a one-hit wonder. This collection reissues her work with the warmth and humanity it deserves. Her voice carries genuine warmth and innocence without ever feeling naive. The arrangements are spare and spacious, letting each melody breathe. For listeners interested in folk history and 1960s pop innocence, this offers real charm and historical significance beyond the novelty factor.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Pop, Folk World & Country |
| Style | Folk Acoustic Vocal |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Label | Collectors' Choice Music |
| Year | 1998 |
| Country | US |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Pop, Folk World & Country
- Style:
- Folk, Acoustic, Vocal
- Label:
- Collectors' Choice Music,Collectors' Choice Music
- Country:
- US
- Year:
- 1998
- 1. Dominique 2:53
- 2. Soeur Adele 4:25
- 3. Fleur De Cactus 1:47
- 4. Complainte Pour Marie-Jacques 2:24
- 5. Je Voudrais 1:52
- 6. Tous Les Chemins 2:38
- 7. Plume De Radis 1:57
- 8. Mets Ton Joli Jupon 1:26
- 9. Resurrection 3:45
- 10. Alleluia 2:50
- 11. J'ai Trouvé Le Seigneur 2:54
- 12. Entre Les Étoiles 3:13
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