Sanssouci (song)
2007 song by Rufus Wainwright / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Sanssouci" is a song written by Rufus Wainwright; appearing as a track on his fifth studio album, Release the Stars (2007).[1] The name is a reference to the Sanssouci palace built by Frederick the Great in Potsdam, Germany.
Quick Facts Song by Rufus Wainwright, from the album Release the Stars ...
"Sanssouci" | |
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Song by Rufus Wainwright | |
from the album Release the Stars | |
Released | May 15, 2007 |
Genre | Pop |
Length | 5:16 |
Label | Geffen |
Songwriter(s) | Rufus Wainwright |
Producer(s) | Rufus Wainwright |
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The studio recording of the song used in Release the Stars includes both Wainwright's sister, Lucy Wainwright Roche, and his long-term friend singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson, on backing vocals.
Originally a French term, the expression "sans souci" translated into English means roughly "without worry", "without cares", or "carefree".