January 6, 2009 - Happy new year. And to start this year with the right foot, thanks to the help of Evgeny Romantsov, I have created a new section: Songbooks and Music sheets. So far, there is information on 8 songbooks, 2 music sheets and to top it all, the programme for the Filmharmonic 74. Not really a songbook, but didn't know where to put it, :-)

October 11, 2008 - Thanks to the help of Evgeny Romantsov for providing me the information for Paola Mei - Soul Souvenir CD. She sings 3 Francis Lai, Love Story in duo with Francis Lai, Second Time from Bilitis, twice! In English and in Italian and Hard to be Tender from Sins. Also for the cover for The Sex Symbol, an arrangement by Henry Mancini.

July 11, 2008 - Thanks to the help of Koichi Matsui for providing me the information for Bernard Dimey - Le Bestiaire de Paris CD, now we have the poems for Dimey in the Non Soundtracks section, plus Paroles by Jacques Prevert.

December 16, 2007 - Thanks to the help of Murat Akinci for providing me the information for Nini Rosso's LP performing Francis Lai compositions.
 
October 6, 2007 - Thanks to the help of Evgeny Romantsov for providing me the information for original compositions of Francis Lai for Navah. The booklet contained the lyrics in English I have copy the lyrics too.

September 4, 2007 - Again, thanks to the help of Mr. Koichi Matsui for providing me the information for original compositions of Francis Lai for Japanese performers: this time with Tokiko Kato from her CD La femme qui vient de Cypango. The booklet contained the lyrics in French so I have copy the lyrics too. Enjoy! And thanks for all fans for their support.
 
August 22, 2007 - Thanks to the help of Mr. Koichi Matsui for providing me the information for original compositions of Francis Lai for Japanese performers: Saori Yuki (Otoko no Kokoro) and Dark Ducks (Ai no Meruhen). Also, two cover versions of the music from Love Story by Neil Richardson and his Orchestra, and by Hollywood Sound Stage Orchestra, information kindly provided by Evgeny Romantsov, thank you.
 
April 26, 2007 - Today is Mr. Francis Lai's birthday. Let's celebrate it by listening his music and looking for more!  Below is a birthday card I created for the Francis Lai Yahoo List, click on the image for a larger image.

January 20, 2007 - Many lyrics in French, from Le Genre Humain, some lyrics by Pierre Barouh from his book, and many others. Check the Lyrics section. Also, info on The Beautfiul World of Francis Lai with songs composed by Francis Lai from several orchestras thank to our friend Evgeny Romantsov.
 
December 19, 2006 - Thanks to my friend Evgeny Romantsov for supplying the info and cover for Compack compilation and the Lyrics to Le Voyou, Concerto pour la fin d'un Amour and It's Gonna be one of these nights from Wings of the Heart LP. Thank you very much!
 
December 7th, 2006 - Just a quick message to wish you all a very merry Christmas!

August 23th 2006 - A small update with the lyrics from La Fontaine, plus the information on that release and Mama Bea renditions of Edith et Marcel themes. Also, information on several single releases with at least one track composed by Francis Lai. And don't forget to check the Live Scores companion site with video appearances of film scores, including Francis Lai!
 
February 10th 2006 - I have removed the Guestbook from this site, since there were no real comments, but only spam comments that I had to remove every week. So if you want to contact me, you have my e-mail on the left side and if you want to express your ideas about the compositions of the Maestro Francis Lai, you might consider joining our group. Therefore, the Guestbook has been replaced for the Mailing List button in the left menu. Thanks for your understanding!
 
January 19th 2006 - This is our small update of this year. My friend, Marc Bret from France sent me the info on this compilation CD: Les Plus Belles Melodies du Cinema, thanks!
 
December 20th 2005 - Best wishes on this coming Christmas. Also let's hope this next year will include more compositions by the Maestro. Hope these holidays find you all in good health and good company!
 
September 4th 2005  - There are two references with screenshots to Mireille Mathieu shows which featured Francis Lai singing or playing the accordion at the Live Scores site.
 
August 24th 2005  - Last month, was released a new soundtrack from Mr. Lai: Le Courage d'Aimer. It looks like the continuation to Les Parisiens.
 
July 3rd 2005  - Lyrics to The World Should be Ours and corrected lyrics to Alaska, both songs from Racco Monogatari (The Story of a Raccoon) and also an update on the complete track listings for that soundtrack release. Also, transcribed the lyrics for Lovers from Plastic Tree. Still need some reworking but at least is something ....
 
On another topic, please visit  Live Scores, my new website devoted to find information of appearances of film composers, on TV, movies, radio, such as live recordings, interviews, printed paper and more. There is a page on Francis Lai also.

June 11th 2005  - Our site has a new location. Here, at SoundtrackFan.Com domain. From now on, all updates will be uploaded here.

February 21st 2005  - The Collaborators section has another entry. A small biography and recording information on Nick Hamilton, who has worked with Francis Lai on songs such as Love in my Eyes, Smile and the recent film Plastic Tree. 

February 11th, 2005  - There are new entries on the Collaborators section. A biography has been posted of Christian Gaubert and Jean Musy. Also at last, we have the cover from Plastic Tree, kindly provided by Michael T. Roe who also wrote a wonderful bio on Musy. 

January 27th, 2005  -  Small update with a listing of Paul Mauriat's cover versions  on Francis Lai songs with a view of the different covers. 

January 18th, 2005  -  Three new entries in the Cover Versions section: Mes Grands Succes by Nicole Martin, Je Suis Celle by Peggy Moore and Living Scat Elegance by Ishu Kayo. Also, I'm been informed of a promo release of the corean movie Plastic Tree composed by Francis Lai with lyrics by Nick Hamilton. Track listings are shown but no cover yet.

January 5th, 2005  -  Happy New Year to everyone !   I hope you all started this brand new year in a great way. After the long weekend I have been checking the changes that I made on the last update and corrected minor things but found one major one. The email address had an extra character, I am very sorry for that. It has been corrected now. If you notice anything that needs correction in typing or in the information provided please let me know, this is a one-man operation and only thru the help of other users I can improve this site.

December 29th, 2004  -  A major redesign on this site and a check on all pages is complete. The new navigation menu on the left side will allow to add more sections as required. Compilations have been separated from the Non Soundtracks. Also check the links on the headers on each sections that now have clips from covers and they can direct you to that particular recording. Please let me know if you have suggestions on how to improve this site !  

October 24th, 2004  -  The discography has been updated with the information from Lai's latest cd: Le Parisiens - Le Genre Humain Volume 1. Also many lyrics from songs in english and spanish has been transcribed by me, from the boxset. There are still some minor corrections, so if anyone has something to comment please do so to the email address provided in the left side.
I also have transcriptions of two italian songs by Milva but I need the help of someone who is familiar with italian language, because these transcriptions will require a massive correction !

August 12th, 2004  -  According to an Interview to Nick Garrie (known on "Love in My Eyes" track as Nick Hamilton), he co-wrote with Francis Lai the main title for a korean movie entitled "Plastic Tree" which was released last year. There are a couple of references to other works with Francis Lai. Thanks Michael for the link.

June 13th, 2004  -  Tracks from the Francis Lai Boxset, and updated the links on the soundtracks pages.

June 2nd, 2004  -  A Guestbook has been enabled, and now you can post your comments !

May 27th, 2004  -  A poll has been created asking about your favorite soundtrack ... besides Love Story and A Man and a Woman !
And the great news !  Four members (including me) of the Francis Lai Yahoo Group have made the first book about Francis Lai and his music (at least, that I know about...) and besides, it is free for all members of the group. By the way, the subscription is free. 
For more instructions...

May 2nd, 2004  -  I have added some lyrics from an old songbook, check the Lyrics Section under  Other Stuff  menu. So far, 12 soundtracks are included and four songs not from soundtracks.

April 26th, 2004  -  Today, April 26th, we are celebrating the Maestro's 72th birthday. Let us toast for his good health and the many happy moments we had and will have more, listening to his music. Let's play some music from the Maestro, while drinking a glass of vine with a good view ! I'm sure he is celebrating with his many friends with a great view of the Eiffel Tower.

April 7th, 2004  -  The Francis Lai  Boxset will be launched on April 19th, pre-orders will be autographed by the Maestro himself. The boxset will consist of 14 CDs. Visit 123 Music for more information and price details.

March 24th, 2004  -  Ripoux 3, a double CD soundtrack was released.

February 9th, 2004  -  A mailing list has been created for all Francis Lai fans. It is a Yahoo Group and you can subscribe here:  francis_lai-subscribe@yahoogroups.com  or visit the Yahoo website:   http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/francis_lai/

January 27th, 2004  -  The production of Love and Freedom is on hold, let's hope things  work out for this young composer and at the same time, we could listen to another piece of Mr. Lai's music. The interview to the Italian composer  Marko Werba is at  Film Music on the Web.

November 28th, 2003  -  Mr. Francis Lai is working on the music of a new Lelouch film Homme Genre and also had composed a love theme for the movie Love and Freedom, with orchestration of composer Marco Werba and the addition of Werba's own themes also. The music should be recorded early next year.

October 28th, 2003  -  A new section:  Francis Lai forum. Check it at my scififilmmusic domain and check other film composer's forums as well.

Also, don't forget to visit the official Francis Lai site for news on the 15 CD set that is set due for next November. They are taking pre-orders right now and the pre-orders will have their sets autographed by Mr. Lai himself, so don't miss them.

October 17th, 2003  -  Two new additions: Des Hommes Des Femmes, songs of Francis Lai, french release and Gold Stucke, german release. Not new releases, but I wasn't aware of these releases. 

July 17th, 2003  -  Look at the first input at the new section: Fan's Corner. Check a great picture of Mr. Lai and a great fan and see how you can contribute with your comments on Mr. Lai's music.

June 4th, 2003  -  Here's a new section: Fan's Corner. It will include your comments on Mr. Lai's music, with up to 3 pages for every fan !

March 23, 2003  -  It took me eight months for this update of the site, but finally here it is. There is more information, covers and in few weeks more scans from the Japanese CD releases.
Also, I have created a page for the Soundtracks CD releases.

July 15, 2002  -  Added other covers from A Fistful of Soundtracks and from Italian Soundtracks.

July 7, 2002  -  Wow ! Not a day since the launching and has already added a lot of soundtrack album's infos from Sean Mallory's website  A Fistful of Soundtracks. Also, I have rearranged the listing in the Soundtrack area, following the timeline from the Filmography of the Official Site.

July 6, 2002  -  Launching of the site.