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Edith Piaf

Édith Piaf (born Édith Gassion; 19 December 1915 – 10 October 1963) was a French singer best known for performing songs in the cabaret and modern chanson genres. Noted as France's national chanteuse, she was one of the country's most widely known international stars.

Piaf's music was often autobiographical, and she specialized in chanson réaliste and torch ballads about love, loss and sorrow. Her most widely known songs include "La Vie en rose" (1946), "Non, je ne regrette rien" (1960), "Hymne à l'amour" (1949), "Milord" (1959), "La Foule" (1957), "L'Accordéoniste" (1940), and "Padam, padam..." (1951).

Since her death in 1963, several biographies and films have studied her life, including 2007's La Vie en rose. Piaf has become one of the most celebrated performers of the 20th century.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 19, 1915 (Paris), Died October 10, 1963 (Grasse)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1941 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, lyricist, songwriter, composer

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D7VB-1853 10-in. 11/6/1947 You're too dangerous, cherie Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Stuart Wade Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Columbia CO44682 10-in. 11/30/1950 Chante moi Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, composer  
Columbia CO44683 10-in. 11/30/1950 Autumn leaves Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia CO44684 10-in. 11/30/1950 Don't cry Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, composer  
Columbia CO44720 10-in. 12/12/1950 My lost melody Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia CO44738 10-in. 1/2/1951 I shouldn't care Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia CO44739 10-in. 1/2/1951 'Cause I love you Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, composer  
Victor (Canada) 9562 10-in. before July 1948 La vie en rose Lucio Agostini ; Alys Robi Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2465 12-in. 6/25/1946 Les trois cloches Compagnons de la Chanson ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2466 12-in. 10/8/1946 Mariage Guy Luypaerts ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2467 12-in. 10/8/1946 Le petit homme Guy Luypaerts ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2468 12-in. 10/9/1946 J'm'en fous pas mal Guy Luypaerts ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2530 12-in. 10/6/1947 Mariage Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2531 12-in. 10/7/1947 Un homme comme les autres Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2532 12-in. 10/7/1947 C'est pour ça Robert Chauvigny ; Compagnons de la Chanson ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with vocal group vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2600 12-in. 4/15/1948 [Piaf medley] Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2601 12-in. 4/30/1948 Les yeux de ma mère Compagnons de la Chanson Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble songwriter  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2633 12-in. 7/21/1948 Il a chanté Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2841 12-in. 5/5/1951 C'est toi Robert Chauvigny ; Eddie Constantine ; Edith Piaf Vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CLX2842 12-in. 5/5/1951 Chanson bleue Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist, lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL7498 10-in. 10/2/1941 Un coin tout bleu Pierre Chagnon ; Damia Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL7499 10-in. 10/2/1941 Tu es partout Pierre Chagnon ; Damia Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL7569 10-in. 1/22/1942 Mon amour vient de finir Pierre Chagnon ; Damia Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL7733 10-in. 3/24/1943 Ce matin même Raymond Legrand ; Tino Rossi Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL7837 10-in. 10/29/1943 J'ai qu'à la r'garder André Claveau ; Marius Coste ; Alec Siniavine Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8148 10-in. 4/23/1946 Adieu mon coeur Guy Luypaerts ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8149 10-in. 4/23/1946 Le chant du pirate Guy Luypaerts ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8150 10-in. 4/23/1946 C'est merveilleux Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8187 10-in. 6/25/1946 Dans les prisons de Nantes Compagnons de la Chanson ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with vocal chorus vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8188 10-in. 6/25/1946 Céline Compagnons de la Chanson ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with vocal chorus vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8216 10-in. 7/10/1946 Le roi a fait battre tambour Compagnons de la Chanson ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8287 10-in. 1/4/1947 La vie en rose Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8288 10-in. 1/4/1947 Un refrain courait dans la rue Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8452 10-in. 10/6/1947 Qu'as-tu fait John? Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8559 10-in. 6/11/1948 Les amants de Paris Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8560 10-in. 6/11/1948 Monsieur Lenoble Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8564 10-in. 7/21/1948 Il pleut Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8638 10-in. 2/3/1949 Dany Robert Chauvigny ; Orchestre Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8639 10-in. 2/3/1949 Paris Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8640 10-in. 2/9/1949 Le prisonnier de la tour Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8641 10-in. 2/9/1949 Pour moi tout' seule Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8642 10-in. 2/9/1949 Bal dans ma rue Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8706 10-in. 7/21/1949 L'orgue des amoureux Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8707 10-in. 7/21/1949 Pleure pas Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8789 10-in. 5/2/1950 Hymne a l'amour Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist, lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8798 10-in. 5/11/1950 La petite Marie Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8828 10-in. 6/19/1950 Tous les amoureux chantent Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8829 10-in. 6/19/1950 Le ciel est fermé Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8835 10-in. 6/20/1950 Il fait bon t'aimer Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8836 10-in. 6/20/1950 Le chevalier de Paris Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8837 10-in. 6/20/1950 La fête continue Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8848 10-in. 7/12/1950 C'est un gars Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8849 10-in. 7/7/1950 C'est d' la faute Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, songwriter  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8850 10-in. 7/8/1950 La vie en rose Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8851 10-in. 7/8/1950 Hymn to love Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8852 10-in. 7/8/1950 The three bells Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8853 10-in. 7/10/1950 Simply a waltz Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8854 10-in. 7/10/1950 Il y avait Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8966 10-in. 4/6/1951 Demain (Il fera jour) Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8968 10-in. 4/6/1951 Du matin jusqu'au soir Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist, songwriter  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8969 10-in. 4/6/1951 Petite si jolie Robert Chauvigny ; Eddie Constantine Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8970 10-in. 4/6/1951 L'homme que j'aimerai Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8975 10-in. 4/13/1951 Avant l'heure Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8976 10-in. 4/13/1951 Rien de rien Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8977 10-in. 4/13/1951 Si, si, si Eddie Constantine ; Edith Piaf Vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8982 10-in. 5/5/1951 La valse de l’amour Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9006 10-in. 7/4/1951 Chante-moi Robert Chauvigny ; Marcel Jiteau ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and male vocal solo vocalist, songwriter  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9007 10-in. 7/4/1951 Une enfant Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9035 10-in. 10/15/1951 Plus bleu que tes yeux Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9036 10-in. 10/15/1951 Je hais les dimanches Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9037 10-in. 10/15/1951 Padam padam Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9063 10-in. 11/8/1951 La rue aux chansons Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9064 10-in. 11/8/1951 Le chanson de Catherine Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9065 10-in. 11/8/1951 Jezebel Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9085 10-in. 11/23/1951 Le Noël de la rue Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9086 10-in. 11/23/1951 A l'enseigne de la fille sans coeur Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Raymond Saint-Paul ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9089 10-in. 11/27/1951 Télégramme Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9090 10-in. 11/27/1951 C'est toi Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9240 10-in. 6/28/1952 Je t'ai dans la peau Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9241 10-in. 6/28/1952 Mon ami m'a donné Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9242 10-in. 6/28/1952 Au bal de la chance Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9244 10-in. 9/3/1952 Ça gueule, ça, madame Robert Chauvigny ; Jacques Pills Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9245 10-in. 9/3/1952 Monsieur et madame Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9246 10-in. 9/3/1952 Notre-Dame de Paris Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9248 10-in. 9/3/1952 Tous mes rêves passés Robert Chauvigny ; Jacques Pills Male vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9250 10-in. 9/3/1952 Elle a dit Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9450 10-in. 5/18/1953 Bravo pour le clown! Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9451 10-in. 5/18/1953 Quand je l'embrasse Robert Chauvigny ; Jacques Pills Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9452 10-in. 5/18/1953 Les amants de Venise Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9514 10-in. 7/15/1953 Les croix Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9515 10-in. 7/15/1953 Jean et Martine (Le routier) Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9516 10-in. 7/15/1953 Pour qu'elle soit jolie ma chanson Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf ; Jacques Pills Vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, lyricist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9606 10-in. 12/11/1953 Et moi Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9607 10-in. 12/11/1953 Soeur Anne Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9609 10-in. 12/11/1953 N'y va pas Manuel Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9611 10-in. 12/12/1953 L'effet que tu me fais Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9616 10-in. 12/24/1953 Heureuse Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Marguerite Murcier ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9617 10-in. 12/24/1953 Les amants de Venise Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9619 10-in. 12/24/1953 Johnny, tu n'es pas un ange Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9686 10-in. 2/16/1954 La goualante du pauvre Jean Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9693 10-in. 2/17/1954 Heureuse Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Marguerite Murcier ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9746 10-in. 4/10/1954 Le "ca ira" Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Marguerite Murcier ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9884 10-in. 10/20/1954 Sous le ciel de Paris Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Marguerite Murcier ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9885 10-in. 10/20/1954 Avec ce soleil Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9888 10-in. 10/27/1954 Mea culpa Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9889 10-in. 10/27/1954 Enfin le printemps Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9917 10-in. 11/23/1954 L'homme au piano Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9918 10-in. 11/24/1954 Retour Marc Herrand ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL10007 10-in. 2/16/1955 Un grand amour qui s'achève Robert Chauvigny ; Jacques Pills Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist, composer  
Columbia (U.K.) CL10026 10-in. 2/28/1955 Le chemin des forains Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL10027 10-in. 2/28/1955 C'est a Hambourg Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) CL10028 10-in. 2/28/1955 Un grand amour qui s'achève Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, songwriter  
Columbia (U.K.) CL10029 10-in. 2/28/1955 Miséricorde Robert Chauvigny ; Edith Piaf Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Decca FO 1683 early February 1947 Le geste (The gesture) Edith Piaf vocalist  
Decca FO 1684 early February 1947 Si tu partais (If you should leave me) Edith Piaf vocalist  
Decca FO 1685 early February 1947 Les cloches sonnent (The bells are ringing) Edith Piaf vocalist  
Decca FO 1686 early February 1947 Monsieur Ernest a réussi (Mr. Ernest has succeeded) Edith Piaf vocalist  
Decca FO 1687 early February 1947 Sophie Edith Piaf vocalist  
Decca FO 1692 2/10/1947 Une chanson à trois temps Edith Piaf vocalist  
Decca FO 2134 6/15/1948 Monsieur X (Mr. X) Edith Piaf vocalist  
Decca FO 2167 8/6/1948 Amour du mois de Mai (Love in the month of May) Edith Piaf vocalist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Piaf, Edith," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/337595.

Piaf, Edith. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/337595.

"Piaf, Edith." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

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