peter bush Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 In 1997 I spent 3 months on an exchange in Brussels as part of my nurse training. I stayed in an attic room in a very cold and draughty convent but was made welcome. I used to hear the nuns singing matins about 4am. When my french improved I learnt that this was the Convent that Sister Sourire spent much of her life. I felt very priveliged. I believe the record sold millions around the world but I presume she didnt see belgian franc herself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 In 1997 I spent 3 months on an exchange in Brussels as part of my nurse training. I stayed in an attic room in a very cold and draughty convent but was made welcome. I used to hear the nuns singing matins about 4am. When my french improved I learnt that this was the Convent that Sister Sourire spent much of her life. I felt very priveliged. I believe the record sold millions around the world but I presume she didnt see belgian franc herself. No, according to the wiki article about her, she didn't receive a single Sou, it all went to the convent (she'd taken a vow of poverty) and her manager Deckers did not gain much from this international fame and her second LP, "Her Joys, Her Songs", did not get much attention and disappeared almost as soon as it was released. Most of her earnings were in fact taken away by Philips, her producer, while the rest would go to the convent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treatment Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 I remember her,used to sing it all the time when i was little. Sadly cannot recall all the words now. Hope you are OK kiddo, give my regards to JL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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