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The Menilmontant March

The Menilmontant March
The Menilmontant March
Reference : P1043
La Marche de Ménilmontant
The Menilmontant March
March created by Maurice Chevalier
Words of Maurice Chevalier and Maurice Vandair
Music by Charles Borel-Clerc
Score of 1942
Editions Borel-Clerc
Dimensions 26.5 x 17.5 cm

La Marche de Ménilmontant was written by Maurice Chevalier and Maurice Vandair, with music by Charles Borel-Clerc, and recorded on October 12, 1942 in Paris. It was originally created as the opening number for the revue “Pour toi Paris”, performed at the Casino de Paris during World War II.
What makes this song special is its cheerful and patriotic tone, celebrating the working-class neighborhood of Ménilmontant. At a time when Paris was under occupation, the lyrics portrayed the “guys from Ménilmontant” as proud and upbeat — “always remontants,” even when walking downhill through Ménilmuche. This playful resilience struck a chord with audiences.

Chevalier later included the song in his Broadway show Songs and Impressions, performed at the Henry Miller’s Theatre in 1947
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