Louis Gaste, who wrote the song that was plagiarized as the popular hit "Feelings," died today at his home here. He was 88. The cause was cancer, friends said. Mr. Gaste also wrote the song known in English as "How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?" In 1956, Mr. Gaste wrote "Pour Toi" ("For You") with his wife, the singer and actress Line Renaud. It had no particular success, but in 1975 Morris Albert adapted it as "Feelings" and it became a pop staple. Mr. Gaste sued Mr. Albert and won $500,000 in damages in 1987.
Mr. Gaste began his career in the 1930's as a guitarist in the Ray Ventura orchestra before he started composing. He wrote more than 1,000 songs, among them "Battling Joe," which became a signature song for Yves Montand.
A version of this obituary; biography appeared in print on Monday, January 9, 1995, on section B page 9 of the New York edition.
Feelings, nothing more than feelings,
trying to forget my feelings of love.
Teardrops rolling down on my face,
trying to forget my feelings of love.
Feelings, for all my life I'll feel it.
I wish I've never met you, girl; you'll never come again.
Feelings, wo-o-o feelings,
wo-o-o, feel you again in my arms.
Feelings, feelings like I've never lost you
and feelings like I've never have you again in my heart.
Feelings, for all my life I'll feel it.
I wish I've never met you, girl; you'll never come again.
Feelings, feelings like I've never lost you
and feelings like I've never have you again in my life.
Feelings, wo-o-o feelings,
wo-o-o, feelings again in my arms.
Feelings...
"Nothing is life counts more than the happiness we can give others, the good that we can do. This is what we must teach our children, to think of others more than they think of themselves, for it is in this way they will find the most noble satifacation of all."
Susie Arioli is well-known for her gentle, warm voice and authentic interpretations of jazz and blues melodies. This time on her fifth album, Night Lights, Susie puts her own special touch, as always, on a number of standard jazz classics. Pieces such as Blue Skies, Can’t We Be Friends and Beyond the Sea feature her distinct, original sound. This new opus not only thrills Quebecers since its release, but also contributes to Susie’s rise on the international scene. She already enjoys growing popularity in France, Japan and the United States, where she has sold several thousand albums. Released under the Spectra Musique label, Night Lights marks a milestone in Susie Arioli’s career. Always accompanied by her outstanding musical soul mate, guitar player and producer of Night Lights, Jordan Officer, Susie is as radiant as ever on this album as, for the first time, she integrates into her repertoire her own unique takes on standard jazz classics known to many of her fans.
The Eunice Waymon—Nina Simone Memorial Project (NSP) exists to honor the remarkable life and legacy of a native Tryon, North Carolina daughter, who achieved international recognition for her unique talent and her formidable contribution to the musical arts.
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Lyrics from Nina Simone
Consummation, a beautiful love song based on a Bachian figure, reveals the tenderness of Nina's soul.
Written and performed by Nina Simone, 1967
And now we are one
Let my soul rest in peace
At last it is done
My soul has been released
For thousands of years
My soul has roamed the earth
In search for you
So that someday I could give birth
To know joy, joy, joy, joy
Joy and peace is mine
Peace divine
And now we give thanks
Give thanks for each other
At peace forever
For it is done
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