The original song of "Life of a Rose", the iconic voice of France, "Little Sparrow" Edith Piaf was born in Belleville. She has experienced countless hardships in her life, but she has always pursued love. I believe that the first French chanson that many people have heard is this "La vie en rose"
It is a classic French love song released in 1947, composed by Louisuiguy and Marguerite Monnot, and lyrics and sung by the famous French singer Edith Piaf. Its song title, which can be translated as "Life of a Rose," discusses how when one loves another enough, then even if you close your eyes, everything will look so beautiful, like a rose.
In 1950, the song became popular in the United States, and at least seven different versions made it onto the U.S. Billboard charts, including the English jazz version adapted by Louis Armstrong.
In 1946, Piaf sang "Life of the Rose" for the first time. At first, everyone didn't think the song would be so successful, but soon, "Life of a Rose" swept all over France. The song also pushed Piaf to the status of the French Chanthon Diva. This song has become the standard of singing by many singers, and for decades, it has been interpreted by many singers in different ways. In 1998, "Life of a Rose" was inducted into the "Grammy Hall of Fame".
Life Rose is said to have 66 cover versions!
Known as the "Little Sparrow", The French national treasure singer Edit Piaf (Marion Cotillard), she has a legendary life. Piaf's childhood was turbulent, first abandoned by her mother, then sent by her father to a brothel to be raised by her grandmother, and then forcibly taken away to live with the circus after her father retired from the army. After that, Piaf followed her father to sell art for a living, and she cried on the street and became a girl who sold music in a bar.
Piaf, who officially debuted on stage, successfully became a charming star with a singing voice, singing many popular songs. However, her emotions are repeatedly frustrated, especially with boxer Marcel (Jean-Pierre Martins). She deteriorated in her later years and eventually died of liver cancer.
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