Edith Piaf / 30e Anniversaire – CD (Used)

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Author: Piaf, Edith

Format: Best of

PartNumber: 724382709725

Release Date: 05-04-1994

Details: Amazon.caAbandoned as a baby and raised in a brothel, Piaf was dicovered singing in the streets of Paris by a club owner, who started her 30-year career during which time she became France’s best-loved and best-known songstress, with major hits from beginning to end. At times singing in front of the band with no microphone, her powerful voice and emotional delivery was a striking contrast to her diminutive size. Nicknamed « the Little Sparrow, » Piaf was plagued by controversy, from implications in a clubowner’s death to multiple affairs (including Yves Montand and Charles Aznavour), drugs, and alcohol. Her torchy cabaret and dramatically theatrical songs eventually won her global recognition. This two-CD set covers highlights of her career up to her death in 1963, many of which are now standards. Described in France as « the greatest figure in the history of song, » her voice still rings with a passion for life, something that eventually consumed her. –Derek Rath

UPC: 724382709725

EAN: 0724382709725

Model: 724382709725

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood