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Edith Piaf

Édith Piaf (born Édith Gassion; 19 December 1915 – 10 October 1963) was a French singer best known for performing songs in the cabaret and modern chanson genres. Noted as France's national chanteuse, she was one of the country's most widely known international stars.

Piaf's music was often autobiographical, and she specialized in chanson réaliste and torch ballads about love, loss and sorrow. Her most widely known songs include "La Vie en rose" (1946), "Non, je ne regrette rien" (1960), "Hymne à l'amour" (1949), "Milord" (1959), "La Foule" (1957), "L'Accordéoniste" (1940), and "Padam, padam..." (1951).

Since her death in 1963, several biographies and films have studied her life, including 2007's La Vie en rose. Piaf has become one of the most celebrated performers of the 20th century.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 19, 1915 (Paris), Died October 10, 1963 (Grasse)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1941 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, lyricist, songwriter, composer

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 121 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D7VB-1853 10-in. 11/6/1947 You're too dangerous, cherie Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Stuart Wade Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Columbia CO44682 10-in. 11/30/1950 Chante moi Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, composer  
Columbia CO44683 10-in. 11/30/1950 Autumn leaves Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia CO44684 10-in. 11/30/1950 Don't cry Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, composer  
Columbia CO44720 10-in. 12/12/1950 My lost melody Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia CO44738 10-in. 12/14/1950 I shouldn't care Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia CO44739 10-in. 12/14/1950 'Cause I love you Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, composer  
Victor (Canada) 9562 10-in. before July 1948 La vie en rose Lucio Agostini ; Alys Robi Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2465 12-in. 6/25/1946 Les trois cloches Compagnons de la Chanson ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2466 12-in. 10/8/1946 Mariage Guy Luypaerts ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2467 12-in. 10/8/1946 Le petit homme Guy Luypaerts ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2468 12-in. 10/9/1946 J'm'en fous pas mal Guy Luypaerts ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2530 12-in. 10/6/1947 Mariage Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2531 12-in. 10/7/1947 Un homme comme les autres Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2532 12-in. 10/7/1947 C'est pour ça Robert Chauvigny ; Compagnons de la Chanson ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with vocal group vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2600 12-in. 4/15/1948 [Piaf medley] Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2601 12-in. 4/30/1948 Les yeux de ma mère Compagnons de la Chanson Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble songwriter  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2633 12-in. 7/21/1948 Il a chanté Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2841 12-in. 5/5/1951 C'est toi Robert Chauvigny ; Eddie Constantine ; Edith Piaf Vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2842 12-in. 5/5/1951 Chanson bleue Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist, lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL7498 10-in. 10/2/1941 Un coin tout bleu Pierre Chagnon ; Damia Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL7499 10-in. 10/2/1941 Tu es partout Pierre Chagnon ; Damia Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL7569 10-in. 1/22/1942 Mon amour vient de finir Pierre Chagnon ; Damia Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL7733 10-in. 3/24/1943 Ce matin même Raymond Legrand ; Tino Rossi Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL7837 10-in. 10/29/1943 J'ai qu'à la r'garder André Claveau ; Marius Coste ; Alec Siniavine Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
(Results 1-25 of 121 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Piaf, Edith," accessed October 9, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/337595.

Piaf, Edith. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 9, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/337595.

"Piaf, Edith." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 October 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/337595

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