Chansons des caf茅s de Paris

by 脡dith Piaf

Chansons des caf茅s de Paris cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1950
  • Label: Decca
  • Country: France
  • Community rating: 3.33/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Collecting material from the legendary vocalist's intensely emotional repertoire, the album focuses heavily on narratives of working-class heartbreak and Parisian street life. Her powerful, signature vibrato and sweeping dramatic phrasing define the tragic archetype of the French cabaret tradition.

Genres

Descriptors: ballad

Tracklist

  1. Les Cloches Sonnent = The Bells Are Ringing
  2. Si Tu Partais = If You Should Leave Me
  3. Le Geste = The Gesture
  4. Monsieur Ernest A R茅ussi = Mr. Ernest Has Succeeded
  5. Monsieur X = Mr. X
  6. Amour Du Mois De Mai = Love In The Month Of May

Credits

  • 脡dith Piaf - primary artist, vocals, written-by
  • Raymond Legrand Et Son Orchestre - primary artist
  • Marguerite Monnot - written-by
  • Michel Emer - written-by
  • Roger Goze - written-by
  • Jacques Larue - written-by
  • Wal-Berg - written-by

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