Edith Piaf - Saga All Stars: La vie en rose / 1935-51 '2007

Tracks list

It should be noted at the start that La Vie en Rose 1935-1951 is not a
compilation meant for serious collectors of Edith Piaf's work; there are no
rarities, bonus materials. or extensive liner notes to be had. For casual fans
or curious ones, however, the album is a simple, effective starting point. Many
of Piaf's major hits are here, all in chronological order, allowing listeners a
basic, if truncated, look at her evolution as a vocalist. The presentation is
elegant but simple, with no attempt to sharpen or enhance the original
recordings, and the result is a charming fuzziness and warmth that permeate all
but the latest songs on the album. The contrast is somewhat stunning -- the
clearer pieces from the 1950s make Piaf sound younger than those from the 1930s
-- but both are beautiful, and the changeover isn't so drastic as to disrupt the
album's continuity. If there's any real complaint to be had, it's in the lack of
material on the artist herself. It would have been nice to have some background
information available about Piaf's life, music, or legacy, and the lack of such
things is a disservice to new fans. Still, for those looking for a quick
"essentials" disc, this may be a good answer.~ Katherine Fulton

Tracklist:
1. Edith Piaf - Les mômes de la cloche (03:56)
2. Edith Piaf - J'suis mordue (03:13)
3. Edith Piaf - Mon légionnaire (04:02)
4. Edith Piaf - Je n'en connais pas la fin (03:15)
5. Edith Piaf - Embrasse-moi (03:08)
6. Edith Piaf - L'accordéoniste (03:16)
7. Edith Piaf - C'est toujours la même histoire (04:15)
8. Edith Piaf - C'est merveilleux (03:06)
9. Edith Piaf - J'm'en fous pas mal (04:18)
10. Edith Piaf - La vie en rose (03:09)
11. Edith Piaf - Les amants de Paris (03:15)
12. Edith Piaf - L'orgue des amoureux (03:26)
13. Edith Piaf - Hymne à L'amour (03:27)
14. Edith Piaf - Rien de rien (02:20)
15. Edith Piaf - Plus bleu que tes yeux (03:13)
16. Edith Piaf - Padam, padam (03:16)

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