Jacques Duby - Pinocchio

Review by Celia Glower

Album Review: Pinocchio by Jacques Duby (1970) Alright, let’s talk about this quirky little gem from 1970—Pinocchio, a soundtrack that straddles the line between kiddie tunes and legit storytelling magic. It’s got that old-school Disney charm but with a French-Canadian twist, thanks to Jacques Duby and his crew of lyrical wizards like Jean Cis and Louis Sauvat. The album came out on Disneyland Records, which already tells you it’s packing some serious nostalgia fuel. Now, before we dive in, let me just say—I’m no expert on children’s music or soundtracks, but this one? It stuck with me. Maybe it’s because I stumbled across it in some dusty record shop years ago, or maybe it’s because Robie Lester’s narration hits differently when you’re sipping coffee at 2 a.m. Either way, here we are. Let’s zoom in on two tracks that really stood out for me: “Sifflez Tout De Suite” and “Quand On Prie La Bonne Etoile.” First up, “Sifflez Tout De Suite”—basically, the French cousin of “Whistle While You Work.” But oh man, does it slap harder than I expected. There’s something about the jaunty whistle breaks mixed with those upbeat strings that makes you wanna clean your room even if you’re not five anymore. Like, who knew whistling could feel so… cinematic? Every time I hear it, I picture Pinocchio himself skipping through a sunlit village, probably causing chaos without realizing it. It’s cheerful, sure, but also sneakily clever. The kind of song that sneaks into your brain and refuses to leave. Then there’s “Quand On Prie La Bonne Etoile,” which is basically the polar opposite vibe. This track slows things down and gets all dreamy. It’s the kind of melody that feels like staring out a window during a rainstorm—you know, introspective but still hopeful. The lyrics hit hard too; they’re all about wishing on stars and believing in miracles, which, honestly, never gets old. If anything, it reminds me why these classic tales stick around. They’re simple, yeah, but they’ve got heart. And isn’t that what good music’s supposed to do? Make you feel stuff deep down in your bones? What makes this album special is how it blends cultures. You’ve got Leigh Harline’s timeless compositions meeting French lyricism head-on, creating something that feels both familiar and fresh. Plus, having Robie Lester narrate ties everything together like a warm blanket. She doesn’t just read lines—she lives them. So yeah, Pinocchio might not be everyone’s cup of tea, especially if you’re more into modern beats or whatever TikTok’s pushing these days. But give it a shot anyway. Let yourself get lost in its weird, wonderful world for a bit. Here’s the kicker though—if someone told me back in 1970 that I’d be writing about this album decades later while drinking instant coffee and wearing mismatched socks, I’d have laughed. Life’s funny like that. Sometimes, the most unexpected things stay with you forever.

Artist: Jacques Duby
Album: Pinocchio

1970

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Chansons De Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Quand On Prie La Bonne Etoile
Pinocchio (Fin)
Sifflez Tout De Suite

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Catalog Numbers

LLP 311F
LLP 311 F
LLP-311 F
LLP 311F, LLP-311 F, LLP 311 F

Labels

Disneyland

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Formats

Vinyl
7"
33 ⅓ RPM
EP
Gatefold Sleeve With Booklet
Yellow Label
45 RPM
Cassette

Companies

Role	Company
Copyright (c)	Walt Disney Productions
Printed By	Dillard et Cie. Imp. Paris
Distributed By	Disques Adès

Credits

Role	Credit
Narrator	Jacques Duby
Lyrics By	Jean Cis, Louis Sauvat
Music By	Leigh Harline
Written-By	Leigh Harline, Ned Washington
Adapted By (Text)	Jean Cis, Louis Sauvat

Notes

B1&B2 Tracks : © Copyright 1940 - Bourne, Inc.
© Copyright 1968 Walt Disney Productions, France
On Cover © Copyright Walt Disney Productions, France diferent of Jacques Duby - Pinocchio
© Copyright 1967 Walt Disney Productions, Inc.
Cet ensemble comprend un LIVRE DE 24 PAGES en couleur et un DISQUE 45 T LONGUE DURÉE
Printed in France by Imprimerie JAT Paris
Made in France
Yellow Paper Labels
Imprimerie JAT Paris Imprimé en France
On center labels : © Copyright 1968 Walt Disney Productions, France
On sleeve :
© Copyright 1970 Walt Disney Productions, France
© Copyright 1970 Walt Disney Productions
Cet ensemble comprend un LIVRE DE 24 PAGES en couleur

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped): DL_ LLP. 311 . F. A¹
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped): DL_ LLP. 311 . F. B¹
Rights Society: BIEM
Other: D.R.
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): LLP 311 A
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): LLP 311 B
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A etched): LLP 311 - F - A F
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B etched): LLP 311 - F - B F
Matrix / Runout (A-Side run-out, pressed): LLP 311 F A
Matrix / Runout (B-Side run-out, pressed): LLP 311 F B
Other (A&B-Side, Center Label): D.R.
Matrix / Runout (Hand etched on runout area side A): DL. LLP. 311. F. A¹ MP
Matrix / Runout (Hand etched on runout area side B): DL. LLP. 311. F. B¹ MP
Rights Society (Label side B): BIEM
Other (A&B-Side, center labels): D.R.
Price Code: Ⓡ
Rights Society (B Side): SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
Rights Society (A Side): DR

About Jacques Duby

French actor. Born: 7 May 1922, Toulouse, France. Died: 15 February 2012, Paris, France.

Real Name

Jacques Charles Stanislas Duby

Name Vars

J. Duby

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The 1970 album *Pinocchio* by Jacques Duby is a unique mix of French creativity and Disney magic. It blends original songs from the classic *Pinocchio* movie with new lyrics adapted for French audiences. The album features Robie Lester as the narrator, bringing the story to life in her distinctive voice. Fun fact—while the music was composed by Leigh Harline, known for the original *Pinocchio* soundtrack, French lyricists Jean Cis and Louis Sauvat reimagined the words to fit the culture. Tracks like "Sifflez Tout De Suite" (a version of "Whistle While You Work") show how universal these tunes really are. Released under the Disneyland label in Canada and France, this album is a charming piece of cross-cultural storytelling.