The Poor People of Paris by Winifred Atwell was a UK number 1 hit on Friday, April 13, 1956 spending 3 week(s) at the top of the UK charts. "The Poor People of Paris" is the English name of a popular song from France. The original French language song was "La goualante du pauvre Jean" ("The Ballad of Poor John"), with music by Marguerite Monnot and words by René Rouzaud. Edith Piaf had one of her biggest hits with the original French version. The piano version by Winifred Atwell (Decca Records catalog number F10681) was number one in the UK Singles Chart for three weeks. In Australia, it was released as Decca Catalogue number Y 6783.[8]
Who sang The Poor People of Paris?
The Poor People of Paris was performed by Winifred Atwell
What year did The Poor People of Paris get to the UK number 1 spot?
The Poor People of Paris first became a UK number 1 on Friday, April 13, 1956
How long was The Poor People of Paris at number 1 in the UK?
The Poor People of Paris spent 3 week(s) at number 1 in the UK.