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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0724382709725 Label: EMI France Manufacturer: EMI France MPN: 27097 Number Of Discs: 2 Publisher: EMI France Release Date: April 05, 1994 Studio: EMI France Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential recording: Abandoned 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 Average Rating:
 Rating:  - No equalThe best of the best or "la creme de la creme" - what more to say about this wonderful lady. Rating: - 30th Anniversary CD of Edith PiafThis is a collection that is worth having if you are a Piaf fan. You not only get her most famous songs but a good collection of those that are not as well known. All in all, it gives the listener a great feel for her miraculous voice and her Bohemian Style. You don't have to be French to love Piaf. Rating: - Talk about the passion!Edith Piaf was to French music of the 1930s to the 1950s what Sinatra was to American music; an unstoppable force. Much like Sinatra, Piaf sang with a naked raw emotion and gritty evocativeness that cuts right to your heart. And like Sinatra, her voice is immediately identifiable. "30th Anniversaire" is two things; first, a summary of her recordings from 1946 to her passing in 1963, and secondly, as a commemoration of the 30th anniversary of her passing. Perhaps there was a fear that Piaf ... Read More Rating:  - Perfection mixed with soulIt doesn't get much better. This is a great mixture of soulful, emotional cuts that make your heart long for the past. This CD's songs paint a picture of one tormented soul, who was able to express her pain through her music. You almost feel her pain as you listen. Rating: - International IconOne of the greatest voices of all time - past, present or future. What a voice, what a personality. You don't need to understand French to enjoy the music of Edith Piaf - she transcends language barriers. Be prepared to be transported to the 1940's/1950's. |
