Ciao ciao bambina - Jean-Paul Mauric

Jean-Paul Mauric represented France at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1961 with 'Printemps (Avril carillonne)'. But he had his eyes on the contest years before that, as his version of 'Oui, oui, oui, oui' in 1959 proved. 

That same year, he also recorded a version of another Eurovision song: Domenico Modugno's famous 'Ciao ciao bambina', also known as 'Piove'. Jean-Paul's version is sung almost entirely in French. This EP also features three other songs by Mauric, who remained a popular singer in France until his death on 5 January 1971.

My collection: 7" single no. 8274
Found: Record fair, Den Bosch, 11 April 2026
Tracks: 'Toi je t'aime d'amour', 'Ciao ciao bambina (Piove)' / 'Mon seul amour', 'Mes trois amours'