The Voice of the Sparrow: The Very Best of Edith Piaf
 | By Edith Piaf Capitol, 1991, Audio CD Customer Rating: 75 reviews Recommend |
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The voice of Edith Piaf carries with it perhaps more national identity than that of any other recorded artist in the world. Tiny, frail, and tragic in her life, Piaf brought French identity to the rest of the world in a way that was understandable to all. Known as "the Little Sparrow" in her country, her voice was strong, bold, and passionate, even as she grew more infirm. The archetypical torch singer, she had massive popular success with songs like "Milord," "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien," and "La Vie, L'Amour," included here with 18 other classics. While this is a great compilation of some of her best material, the complete lack of enclosed notes or biographical material may frustrate those not familiar with her fascinating career. However, the work of one of the most original songbirds of all time speaks loud and clear for itself. — Derek Rath
- La Vie, l'Amour - Edith Piaf, Chauvigny, Robert
- La Vie en Rose - Edith Piaf, David, Mack
- Milord - Edith Piaf, Monnot, Marguerite
- Comme Moi - Edith Piaf, Delecluse, Edith
- Le Vieux Piano - Edith Piaf, Contet, Henri
- Polichinelle - Edith Piaf, Dumont, Charles
- Toujours Aimer - Edith Piaf, Dumont, Charles
- L' Effet Que Tu Me Fais - Edith Piaf, Herrand, Marc
- Mon Manège à Moi (Tu Me Fais Tourner La Tête) - Edith Piaf, Constantin, Jean
- Mon Dieu - Edith Piaf, Dumont, Charles
- Hymne à l'Amour - Edith Piaf, Constantine, Eddie
- T'Es Beau Tu Sais - Edith Piaf, Contet, Henri
- Bravo Pour le Clown - Edith Piaf, Contet, Henri
- C'est l'Amour - Edith Piaf, Monnot, Marguerite
- Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien - Edith Piaf, Dumont, Charles
- Avant Nous - Edith Piaf, Monnot, Marguerite
- La Goualante du Pauvre Jean - Edith Piaf, Monnot, Marguerite
- L' Accordéoniste - Edith Piaf, Emer, Michel
Title: The Voice of the Sparrow: The Very Best of Edith Piaf
Sales Rank: 1927 in Music
Artist: Edith Piaf
Label: Capitol, 1991-07-30, Audio CD, 1 Disc
Package Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches, 0.15 pounds
- Le collection de Piaf est tres jolie et magnifique!!
- I frankfully became a Francophile when I was introduced to the voice and artistry of Edith Piaf in my high school French class which made me love the language even more!!. The beauty of her voice and of her protege/lover Yves Montand converted me to other chanteurs of song like Gilbert Becaud. If you've recently seen the award winning movie on her life, "La Vie… More reviews
- Piaf's Greatness Comes Through
- An excellent collection of some of her top hits. The tinniness of just one or two of the recordings does nothing less than add to the aura surrounding "The Little Sparrow." More reviews
- Edith Piaf still sings
- To those who are not familiar with Miss Piaf's singing soon will become fans of this woman. The recent bio-pic "La Vie en Rose" has stirred interest in those who had not heard her before. They will be richly rewarded with this album. My favorite track is "Non, je ne Regrette Rien". … More reviews
- Vive LaFrance, What a Beautiful Voice
- Was not disappointed and in fact pleased to hear the voice of the sparrow, the music was great matching her superb voice. Thank you so much for taking me to France. More reviews
- voice of the sparrow - Edith Piaf
- Just what I had been wanting! This is, in my opinion, the very best vocals of Edith Piaf. Her voice, the range and depth, to me, is like a wonderful instrument. I am very happy.… More reviews
