Tino Rossi was a gifted Corsican singer with an operatic voice and a Latin lover persona. His romantic ballads certainly had women swooning. This 'chanteur' from Ajaccio was utterly beloved in the early 1930's.
Here is a lovely youtube video. Click away for a pleasant musical surprise. I was enthralled by his humour, charm, and voice as he sings 'Tschi- Tschi'.
President Francois Mitterand honored Mr. Rossi with the Legion of Honneur for his contribution to France and French culture. After you have watched the video you'll understand why!
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How to be a Corsican Latin Lover - Vintage Postcards
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3 cool cats commented:
Would definitely join you in Paris if I could, but I've got other travel plans this year....later! I enjoy your posts so much. You made me hungry for boar stew, and while thyme grows here, it's not the same as freshly picked from "les collines de Provence." And your baby as a butterfly, adorable.
I seem to recall the name Tino Rossi, but I've never heard anything by him that I'm aware of.
Oh WOW,,, I love your blog...I will link to it...
Your fabulous postcards are so very interesting.
I enjoy the lady with the goat...as we used to own 2 goats as pets and they were so sweet.
I will be sure to visit here often!
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