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I received today the dress I ordered online together with the necklace I had choosen as a gift. Each time you buy a dress you are entitled to receive for free a piece of jewellery. I also had to pay an extra 26.00 euros to DHL who collects VAT and other taxes those guys are not paying.

This time, the dress, pant and scarf were folded in this very convenient plastic bag which can be used to store easily those kind of outfit. The dress is a bit big (better than too small). I do not like a lot the back of the dress but I love the link which allows to make it stay on the sholders.

This is the last one. Coming from Lida (midkyll) who lives in Finland.

The following list was chosen by Mélanie who is French:

1) This is “ Mon amant de St Jean “ by Patrick Bruel in this version, but it is originally dated from 1942.It describes the love of a young girl for a “seducer” which has no future.My children have had to learn the song for their school music and I always liked the tune :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qQeJLSYz_M

2) “On ira “ by Zaz . Zaz is a French singer mixing jazz,french variety and acoustic.On ira was written in 2013 “ We will go “

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IjWHBGzsu4&feature=youtu.be

I love the video how everyone is drawing.

3) “ La jument de Michao (le loup, le renard et la belette) “ This is interpretated by many people.....it is a traditional folk song, ("The Wolf, the Fox and the Weasel") is a recent Breton adaptation of a French song of Burgundy origin.The rhythm is one of the most known Breton round dances.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-JXGChXtx8

Again a song to be learned by my children :)

4) “ ça marche “ by Christophe Mae . For this I have given two links so you can hear it in the show and also performed by him.It is song from the popular musical describing the like of Louis XIV the sun king and Christophe Mae plays the Kings brother

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg_kxmjxqOs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR71YALMZPo sung by himself with the cast

5) “Fan “ by Pascal Obispo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfkmxStyDVI

 The song is a tribute to great artists, particularly Michel Polnareff. Released on March 14, 2003, as the lead single of the album of the same name, "Fan" achieved great success in France and Belgium .I love many of his songs and just had to add this one which he sings with Natasha St-Pier: Mourir Demain , a favourite of mine

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZEVTPN1hvo :)

6) “Non,je ne regrette rien “ - Edith Piaf 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzy2wZSg5ZM

Had to include this as being one of the most well known songs as her voice was incredible. It was written in 1956, and is best known through Édith Piaf's 1960 recording, which spent seven weeks atop the French Singles Chart.At the time of the recording, France was engaged in a military conflict, the Algerian War (1954–1962), and the 1st REP (1st Foreign Parachute Regiment) — which backed a temporary putsch of 1961 by the French military against president Charles de Gaulle and the civilian leadership of Algeria – adopted the song when their resistance was broken. The leadership of the Regiment was arrested and tried but the non-commissioned officers, corporals and Legionnaires were assigned to other Foreign Legion formations. They left the barracks singing the song, which has now become part of the French Foreign Legion heritage and is sung when they are on parade.

7) “Moustache “ by Twin Twin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwVDXWGXE_8

It was chosen to represent France at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Denmark.[1] It finished last in the final with 2 points.The song was accused of plagiarism because the melody resembles Papaoutai by Belgian singer Stromae.A music video for the song was released on 17 March 2014. It features the group as contestants on a game show, with lead singer Lorent desperately wanting to win a moustache in the competition.

Here is the song from the competition :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjkqciwP034.....

I do not particulalrly like the song and no wonder it came last !

8) “Marie “ Johnny Hallyday … one of my favourites.

A 2002 song , it was the first single from his album À la vie, à la mort !, and was released in October 2002,it achieved a huge success in France, topping the singles chart and becoming Hallyday's second number-one hit in France.

Video

Johnny Hallyday – Marie

“Oh Mary if you just knew

all the bad things they have done to me

Oh Mary if I could

find my rest in your naked arms

my innocence dissapeared

you were for me my last chance

little by little you dissapear

inspite my desperate efforts…

tomorrow will be the big day

I have to proove my bravery

Go on the battle field in the first line

oh my love send me sign…

Oh Mary I will wait

that you come in heaven to find me”

As an extra,one of his most popular songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo8N0IMqEJw

9) “J'envoir valser” by Olivia Ruiz 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHZ_fnx1B2A

 A female French pop singer of partial Spanish descent , he gained fame after reaching the semi-finals of the French Star Academy series in 2001. In the song not caring of material things,she only wants “love”.

10) “Divine Idylle “ Vanessa Paradis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R_6sP_6VWE

Divinidylle is a 2007 album,the first single, called "Divine Idylle", was released to French radio in June 2007. According to Francophonie Diffusion, it was the most-played French single worldwide during 2007.

I have to envy here after being the partner of Johnny Depp!!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3JBmK4Auhk

This is the list of Laura who lives in Australia

Treaty by Yothu Yindi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7cbkxn4G8U

Waltzing Matilda by Slim Dusty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwvazMc5EfE

Pub with no Beer by Slim Dusty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E0aZ387M_I

Cruel by Human Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kEIR0rd-l4

The things I love in you by Cold Chisel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPkOEE2yppk

Where the wild roses grow by Nick Cave & Kylie Minogue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__obh4w6tD8

Hot Potato by The Wiggles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBWQCHb95rg

What about me by Shannon Noll
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqyIwZpr5y0

If I didn't have you by Tim Minchin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn6gV2sdl38

Jailbreak by AC/DC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5xnc1p7BMk

Without You by Silverchair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpNpH3hwuHY

photo:  http://www.oedipus1.com/home/?p=7497

Received from Catherine (KoalaPants) who lives in Australia.

There are more than 10 songs as she wanted to vary themes. 

Band/Artists: The Beads, Song: If your dad doesn’t have a beard you’re got two mums and Beard Love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmFnarFSj_U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ_qzdUAk5Y

Band/Artists: Kasey Chambers, song: The Captain and Pony

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nDeivO0GgI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWySmwnQOLk

Band/Artist: Pete Murry, Song: So Beautiful

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLxe-Y_CZtw

Band/Artist: Powderfinger, Song Passenger

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmuyj4HtZWg

Band/Artist: HillTop Hoods, Song: NoseBleed Section

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqCyTM1bF6Q

Band/Artist Blue King Brown, Song: Rise Up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og_nphtjEFw

Band/Artist: The Cat Empire, Song: Hello

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrEvwO1F7Cw

Band/Artist: Gotye, Song: Somebody that I used to know

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UVNT4wvIGY

Band/Artist:  Frente, Song: Accidently Kelly Street

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdJYrkra0nk

Band/Artist: Missy Higgins, Song: Scar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKn7XAMNV-g

Band/Artist: Jessica Mauboy, Song: Pop a Bottle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cynEO9RyZhs

Band/Artist: Ricki Lee, Song: Do it like that

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE_hbEOMiYo

Band/Artist: Bella Ferraro, Song: Set Me on fire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGpvpC3mjO4

Band/Artist: Karise Eden, Song: Threads Of Silence

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BaDtPY3xIY

Band/Artist: Ben Lee, Song: Catch my Disease and Love me like the world is ending

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2DK3UO4_UQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omu-_SIWCRQ

This is the list of Johanna (kuilo) who lives in Finland:

photo: http://www.orchestra-musique.com/cours-de-musique/paris/

Hereunder is the list I had chosen to send to my 5 partners: