Les Compagnons

LES COMPAGNONS DE LA CHANSON. French vocal group from founded during World War II. Before 1946, they were part of a larger choir called the 'Compagnons de la musique'. The group met Edith Piaf first in 1944 and performed in German occupied Paris. Some of their biggest hits include ; Tom Dooley / Kalinka / The Windmill Song and The Three Bells. The latter track peaked at No21 in the UK Singles Chart in October 1959. The group made over 350 records and undertook around 300 concerts per year. Their final concert was in 1985