Why does Maurice Chevalier sing in French in the last verse?
My guess — in certain foreign countries, the added touch of having it in French seemed appropriate. Q: Who is your favorite Disney songwriter (other than yourself), in other words, to whom do you see yourself passing the reigns? A: I was very flattered, not too long ago when Alan Menken remarked to me that he was very influenced by the work Robert & I did when we worked on the Disney Lot. I think he’s the current master composer of story-telling songs in entertainment. Q: What was the friendliest thing Walt Disney ever said to you? A: “How’d you boys like to work for me, here at the studio?” …and shortly before he died, “Keep up the good work, Fella’s.” Q: Do you have or did you ever have cats? A: My brother had a cat once. She made me sneeze all the time, unfortunately. Q: This (THE ARISTOCATS) was the last feature film started by Walt Disney before his death in December 1966. How was Walt at the end of his life? A: Up until six weeks before he passed away, no one knew he was even
