Tony Hatch & His Orchestra - Soul Coaxing

Having produced for such artists as Petula Clark, The Searchers, Montanas and songwriting partner Jackie Trent, Tony tried his hand with an orchestra of his own. "Soul Coaxing" also known as Ame Caline by Michel Polnareff with many cover versions the best known by Raymond Lefevre.

[@dennisoleary6272]

Tony who composed so many Great hits for my favorite female Singer petula.clark.

[@TheLittleginnie]

How could someone dislike this? Bizarre!

[@garymckee4342]

I remember when this version on playing on the radio in 1967. The French Horns make all the difference. It’s the best!

[@freeguy77]

It was not released until Jan-Feb. 1968. Unless you heard the original, vocal version by its French composer, Michel Polnareff, who sang it in 1967. Raymond Lefevre and His Orchestra made the instrumental version, released in Jan.-Feb. 1968. It hit its peak to only #37, on the Hot 100 in Apr. 1968.

[@iancook3996]

Hi Gary. I'm 68 (so probably about the same age as you), and I also remember hearing this version in my teens. It was forever playing on the radio. It brings back vivid memories of sitting in the back seat of Mum & Dad's 1965 Vauxhall Viva, listening to the radio as we headed out to Dad's favorite trout-fishing spot up towards the Baton Valley on the shores of the Motueka River. I was very sure there was a version that had the horns, and that finished properly at the end rather than fading out. I've been trying to find this version for the longest time, but I kept coming up with the versions by Raymond LeFevre, Sounds Orchestral, Norrie Paramor, and Billy May. I was so sure about those horns that I would mentally put them in whenever I heard those other versions playing. I had begun to think I must have been misremembering, when this version showed up in my KZbin recommendation, so I decided to have a listen.... Bliss!. You're right, those French Horns do make all the difference!

[@johnchild61]

⁠​⁠@@freeguy77promoted on radio Caroline by Raymond Lefevre I bought the record and still have it!

[@NavyBob1965]

Long ago when I lived/worked in NYC, this song was the intro for WCBS-FM easy listening. A commercial for a dating service was played quite often. I finally looked it up and now, 50 years later, the girl I met is still with me. She even had the LP.

[@chrysrobert5026]

Song written and first sung by Michel Polnareff. He played this at the Roxy in LA in 1995-- I was there.

[@frglee]

Quite a hit in the mid 60's albeit by Raymond Lefevre & His Orchestra. One of my most favourite pieces of music all these years on. This is a nice version,for sure.

[@jeffreylara3835]

No, the original song, Ame Caline, was written by Michel Polnareff, a greatly talented French songwriter.

[@goodbyemabilou]

This song belongs to Michel Polnareff french composer and wonderful singer, He plays it on piano and sings it the name of the song is Ame Caline ;-)

[@ROCKINGMAN]

La belle France!

[@bronwynsearle2117]

Nice . after a hard day 😊❤

[@RoyFJ65]

Super and love all the covers including Lefevre and Biddu.

[@RealBigBadJohn]

I love the Lefevre original and I'm crazy about this one, too.

[@chrysrobert5026]

Song written and first sung by Michel Polnareff. He played this at the Roxy in LA in 1995-- I was there.

[@RealBigBadJohn]

@@chrysrobert5026 We know that. Lefevre was the only international hit. I was there. And I played it on the air.

[@johnluke8390]

This version is fantastic. I love the soaring French horns. Great piano and drums. The original version is wonderful too.

[@thomastimlin1724]

The French horns really add to this and make it real classy, yet it rocks.

[@mrhook2859]

If i'm not mistaken this is from "The essential Tony Hatch" Very nice.

[@john111257]

always a great tune..never a bad version..raymond lefevre ,et al

[@rozdarley4790]

lovely tune Tony your the best love that photo of you in yelloow stripe shirt

[@thomastimlin1724]

Much better version in my opinion, no choirs going "over the top," and French Horns instead. I must have heard this version as a kid, this is the way I remember it. You're right everybody, this one rocks! And love the drummer in this...very tasteful but aggressive, the right mix.

[@paulthurston2883]

Wow, this tune is powerful. Music from another dimension.

[@windymiller7]

Incredible.

[@MyTroubadour]

Une version particulièrement bien réussie.

[@john111257]

damn good..TILL YOU HEAR RAYMOND LEFEVRE..then its not so good

[@eggnugget575]

Love it

[@Earcandy73]

I want the shirt that Tony is wearing!

[@captainpic]

This is the jazziest, rockiest version of Soul Coaxing I've heard.... different, but enjoyable. Thanks for sharing.

[@christopherraffell5182]

pure music majic

[@TheSamba42]

Kenn ich noch als Erkennungsmelodie... war in frühen siebzigern im Radio NDR 2

[@michaelstaebell1390]

Nice version of Raymond Lefevre hit, like the addition of the horns, and minus the vocals.👍🎶

[@alexkije]

Oh, I like this.

[@dirtbag1713]

anyone ever hear the ventures do this one? great stuff

[@Moodie111]

Yeah, I have this version on one of their CDs (that I bought about 15 years ago) and also on a stereo LP I bought back in the '60s. Great version and also one of their best easy listening songs. One of my faves. IMHO, their version is even better than Lefèvre's version since his version sounds like it's missing notes (despite being much more orchestral than the Ventures' version).

[@themightyjaybird]

Thing is, this track isn't on the album showed. I ordered a copy and, when it arrived, it didn't include this song. Does anyone know which album it's actually on?

[@fhs8807]

mal wieder hallo gesagt und danke ;)

[@johnrobertson8263]

look at that ciggie..a banned and reviled object...oh im off having one

[@davidholmes2283]

There is an English vocal with different words than the original by Michael Polnareff it is Peggy March - If you loved me.

[@RayCee1]

Best version of it IMO. All good though.

[@josejoserand8294]

Acreditem sem quiserem!! Um excelente músico, mas no brasuca, nenhum "comprador" de lojas de discos, arriscava, sómente Romanticos de Cuba e Bob Fleming!!! Geração ausente de informações e conhecimentos!!!

[@davidsharkey6728]

Was this used as the Granada tv closing music around 1978 ish?

[@davidsharkey6728]

@Michael Thanks for replying. Amazing how music can take you back in time happy or sad.👍

[@davepage8080]

@Michael Yes it was the opening track on a compilation used on BBC2 with Testcard F

[@antonincorsham1]

Love Tony hatch but this is far too fast... Sorry... let's hav the Lefevre version or the original by the writer.

[@alexkije]

Good tempo!

[@kenthepen4857]

I agree, Tony Hatch is great but in this case, if it ain't broke don't fix it!

[@lawrencenoctor2703]

Its close to michel polareffs original but i do prefer lefevre s .👍

[@brucifer1031]

I agree that it's faster than the original but with the additional French horn sounds awesome

[@Bambootattoo]

Good, but not as good as the Raymond Lefevre version which is simply astonishing.

[@mikereisman602]

Great music! Hope you gave up the smokes. Young folks look up to you and think smoking is cool then start smoking themselves.

[@GotACrushOnMonica]

Dude, are you deaf? It's an oboe.

[@liraloo]

That ridiculous pose with the cigarette. Ugh!