The Voice of the Sparrow: The Very Best of Edith Piaf

by 脡dith Piaf

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  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: France
  • Length: 57:05
  • Community rating: 3.97/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

An essential collection highlighting the tragic, intensely emotive performances of France's national chanteuse. Despite utilizing older recordings, the remastering captures the raw, overwhelming power of her distinct vibrato and dramatic orchestrations. It stands as a profound testament to her enduring cultural legacy and unparalleled mastery of the classic chanson.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, melodic, french, theatrical, belting

Tracklist

  1. La Vie l'amour (1:49)
  2. La Vie en rose (3:07)
  3. Milord (4:30)
  4. Comme moi (2:58)
  5. Le Vieux piano (3:13)
  6. Polichinelle (3:03)
  7. Toujours aimer (3:12)
  8. L'Effet qu'tu m'fais (3:12)
  9. Mon man猫ge 脿 moi - Live 脿 l'Olympia 1958 (3:05)
  10. Mon Dieu (3:33)
  11. Hymne 脿 l'amour (3:26)
  12. T'es beau tu sais (4:05)
  13. Bravo pour le clown ! (3:06)
  14. C'est l'amour (2:59)
  15. Non, je ne regrette rien (2:22)
  16. Avant nous (2:58)
  17. La Goualante du pauvre Jean (2:02)
  18. L'Accord茅oniste - Live 脿 l'Olympia 56 (4:15)

Credits

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