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When one thinks of Edith Piaf, one thinks of love, sorrow and music. One did not breathe without the other two. Born in Paris practically on the streets on December 19, 1915, she struggled from day one, the daughter of street performers. Dec 19, 2016 - You can find Lauper singing this particular song on her 2003 album. Official Edith Piaf playlist - Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien, La vie en rose.
She also became-after surviving a first, disastrous 1947 appearance in New York-a star in the U.S. In 1959, she appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and sang 'Milord' (above), partly in English, a song that briefly reached the Billboard top 100. Piaf would appear a few times on Sullivan's program throughout the decade. In 1952, she held her own with American audiences in a lineup that included the hugely popular Bobby Darin and the fiery Ike and Tina Turner. Despite her diminutive stature (she stood just 4'8') and often frail physical condition, Piaf's world-weary demeanor and smoldering voice stood out in any company. She was a true original and there has never been another performer quite like her. Related Content: is a writer and musician based in Durham, NC.
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