During her colourful life, Edith Piaf or 'the little sparrow', ... The chanson tradition
that produced Edith Piaf is rich ... songs such as 'La Vie En Rose', 'Padam.
MUSICROUGHGUIDES
The Rough Guide Legends:
Edith Piaf Reborn and Remastered
The Rough Guide Legends: Edith Piaf Hear the original masterpieces as never before
Cat No: RGNET1258CD Label: World Music Network Format: 2xCD EAN: 9781908025128 UPC: 605633125825 Release date: 14 November 2011 Compiled by: Nigel Williamson
Marketing points: • Discover why Edith Piaf is universally regarded as France’s greatest ever popular singer • A voice which carries more national identity than that of any other recorded artist in history • Includes many of her most famous songs such as ‘La Vie En Rose’, ‘Padam Padam’, and ‘Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien’
During her colourful life, Edith Piaf or ‘the little sparrow’, transformed herself from a waifish street urchin to an astronomically revered singer and veritable icon of French culture. Enjoy this lovingly remastered selection of some of her most magnificent works.
Bonus CD: Vintage Paris
• A tragic life shrouded in mystery and legend, Piaf became the song that she was singing • Piaf had a passion that truly transcends the limits of language • Lovingly remastered using pioneering restoration techniques • Includes a FREE bonus CD focusing on the contemporaries & influences of Edith Piaf, including Marlene Dietrich, Juliette Gréco, and Jacques Brel
The chanson tradition that produced Edith Piaf is rich with wonderful singers using the French language to create a unique style unlike anything else in twentieth century pop music. This collection celebrates Piaf’s influence with songs by those who were inspirations and contemporaries of la grande dame de la chanson française.
• Sleeve notes translated into Spanish and French • Target instore co-op campaigns, listening posts and racking
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