It has been ten years Eartha Kitt’ last studio CD, “A touch of French” which won Array Grammy Awards and was nominated for album of the year. On A touch of French album, Eartha Kitt have renewed their membership in the ‘if it ain’t broke…’ school of songwriting. It’s a brave and brilliant refocusing of Eartha Kitt energies, virtually a rebirth. A touch of French constantly brilliant.
Bal, petit bal (with Robert Clary; 1952) - For me, this is the best of the album. This track is almost perfect, instrumentals and vocals combine awesomely. Under the bridges of Paris (1953) is a exquisite song and it grows on you. The Heel (L’homme; 1955) is probably the most interesting track on A touch of French. Mambo de Paree (1955) is marvelous work of Eartha Kitt. Dinner for one please, James (1955) is a song that takes you on the journey before it reaches the conclusion. Je cherche un homme (1955) is pretty funky and mellow. I came to like Lullaby of birdland (1956). Le danseur de Charleston (1956) on A touch of French is solid and easy to listen to. C’est si bon (1960) (2:41) - Oh, this is one of my favorites! April in Portugal (1960) sets the tone for the entire album. I like to sing along with Chez moi (1962), though I mess up the lyrics sometimes. Autumn leaves (1965) is simple, dignified and effective, Eartha Kitt refusing to over-emote, and demonstrating that less is more. It took me a little time but I ended up loving Darling, je vous aime beaucoup (1965). C’est magnifique (1965) is the albums lead single as well as biggest hit. I wish you love (1965) is one of these floating songs. My man (1965) I just LOVE this mix! In The last time I saw Paris (1965) full palet of sound is used by Eartha Kitt to accentuate the presentation. I like the agression and power of The touch (1962). My way (1987) is, without a doubt, my favorite song, ever. A touch of French couldn’t start better than with the up up-beat title track Ne me quitte pas (1989). This song is like perfectly aged vintage bordeaux wine not a tequila shot. Eartha Kitt is hitting on all cylinders in C’est si bon (1989).
A touch of French CD
| Song Name | Time | ||
| C’est si bon (1953).mp3 | 3:03 |  |
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| Bal, petit bal (with Robert Clary; 1952).mp3 | 3:03 | |
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| Avril au Portugal (April in Portugal; 1953).mp3 | 2:57 | |
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| Under the bridges of Paris (1953).mp3 | 2:47 | |
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| The Heel (L’homme; 1955).mp3 | 2:51 | |
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| Mambo de Paree (1955).mp3 | 2:58 | |
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| Dinner for one please, James (1955).mp3 | 3:03 | |
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| Je cherche un homme (1955).mp3 | 2:56 | |
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| Lullaby of birdland (1956).mp3 | 2:58 | |
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| Le danseur de Charleston (1956).mp3 | 2:38 | |
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| C’est si bon (1960).mp3 | 2:41 | |
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| April in Portugal (1960).mp3 | 2:42 | |
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| Chez moi (1962).mp3 | 4:04 | |
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| Autumn leaves (1965).mp3 | 3:15 | |
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| Darling, je vous aime beaucoup (1965).mp3 | 2:30 | |
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| C’est magnifique (1965).mp3 | 2:44 | |
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| I wish you love (1965).mp3 | 3:43 | |
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| My man (1965).mp3 | 2:51 | |
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| The last time I saw Paris (1965).mp3 | 3:53 | |
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| The touch (1962).mp3 | 3:45 | |
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| My way (1987).mp3 | 6:32 | |
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| Ne me quitte pas (1989).mp3 | 4:20 | |
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| Hymn to love (1989).mp3 | 2:27 | |
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| C’est si bon (1989).mp3 | 4:23 | |
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