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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 /TiVo
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Edith Piaf, Performer - Vincent Scotto, Composer - A.decaye, Composer
2007 Saga Sarl
Edith Piaf, Performer - Jean Lenoir, Composer - L CAROL, Composer - Robert Delamare, Composer
2007 Saga Sarl
Edith Piaf, Performer - Marguerite Monnot, Composer - Raymond Asso, Composer
2007 Saga Sarl
Edith Piaf, Performer - Marguerite Monnot, Composer - Raymond Asso, Composer
2007 Saga Sarl
Edith Piaf, Performer - Jacques Prévert, Composer - Wal Berg, Composer
2007 Saga Sarl
Edith Piaf, Performer - Michel Emer, Composer
2007 Saga Sarl
Edith Piaf, Performer - D White, Composer - Henri Contet, Composer
2007 Saga Sarl
Edith Piaf, Performer - Marguerite Monnot, Composer - Henri Contet, Composer
2007 Saga Sarl
Edith Piaf, Performer - Michel Emer, Composer
2007 Saga Sarl
Edith Piaf, Performer - Louiguy, Composer - Edith Piaf, Composer
2007 Saga Sarl
Edith Piaf, Performer - Eddy Marnay, Composer - Léo Ferré, Composer
2007 Saga Sarl
Edith Piaf, Performer - Francis Carco, Composer - Varel, Composer - bailly, Composer
2007 Saga Sarl
Edith Piaf, Performer - Marguerite Monnot, Composer - Edith Piaf, Composer
2007 Saga Sarl
Edith Piaf, Performer - Charles Aznavour, Composer - Pierre Roche, Composer
2007 Saga Sarl
Edith Piaf, Performer - Charles Aznavour, Composer
2007 Saga Sarl
Edith Piaf, Performer - Norbert Glanzberg, Composer - Henri Contet, Composer
2007 Saga Sarl
Album review
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 /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 16 track(s)
- Total length: 00:54:29
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Edith Piaf
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: SAGA
- Genre: World Europe French Music
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