La Vie en Rose 1935-1951

by Edith Piaf

Overview

It should be noted at the start that La Vie en Rose 1935-1951 is not a compilation meant for serious collectors of Edith Piaf's work; there are no rarities, bonus materials. or extensive liner notes to be had. For casual fans or curious ones, however, the album is a simple, effective starting point. Many of Piaf's major hits are here, all in chronological order, allowing listeners a basic, if truncated, look at her evolution as a vocalist. The presentation is elegant but simple, with no attempt to sharpen or enhance the original recordings, and the result is a charming fuzziness and warmth that permeate all but the latest songs on the album. The contrast is somewhat stunning -- the clearer pieces from the 1950s make Piaf sound younger than those from the 1930s -- but both are beautiful, and the changeover isn't so drastic as to disrupt the album's continuity. If there's any real complaint to be had, it's in the lack of material on the artist herself. It would have been nice to have some background information available about Piaf's life, music, or legacy, and the lack of such things is a disservice to new fans. Still, for those looking for a quick "essentials" disc, this may be a good answer. ~ Katherine Fulton

Product Details

Release Date:	05/06/2008
Label:	SUNNYSIDE
UPC:	0016728308120

Tracks

1. Les Momes De La Cloche
2. J'suis Mordue
3. Mon Legionnaire
4. Je N'en Connais Pas La Fin
5. Embrasse-Moi
6. L'accordeoniste
7. C'est Toujours/La Meme Histoire
8. C'est Merveilleux
9. J'm'en Fous Pas Mal
10. La Vie En Rose
11. Les Amants De Paris
12. L'orgue Des Amoureux
13. Hymne A L'amour
14. Rien De Rien
15. Plus Bleu Que Tes Yeux
16. Padam, Padam

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Edith Piaf   Primary Artist
Jacques Metehen Orchestra   Primary Artist
Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul   Primary Artist
L'Orchestre De Wal-Berg   Primary Artist
Accordeonistes Medinger   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Wal Berg   Composer