58 years ago: 'Dominique', by the Singing Nun

A coincidence of hearing the name Dominique reminded me today of this charming song which became an international hit in December 1963 and January 1964, reaching no1 in several countries. I remember my mother buying the single.

youtube.com/watch?v=2bD10bNuJYA

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique

Very sadly financial worries, among other issues, and that others received 95% of the royalties, prompted Jeanne-Paule Marie Deckers to take her own life in 1985 aged 51

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Singing_Nun

Euro pop has often been underrated and under represented here.
The Italian and French female singers were second to none.

A contribution from AEC’s finest adding to the soundtrack on the first one.
youtube.com/watch?v=EEk8Zd0po_o

youtube.com/watch?v=XPkBMqehr5k

youtube.com/watch?v=vDcruiGdQxo

Just passed away at 83 years old, RIP Sister.

we used to have a Nun in our village,based at the Mission Hall.alway’s used to see her walking about…don’t know if she could sing,though i do remember Dominique being on the radio when i was a child.