Edith Piaf Singer (1915–1963) Édith Piaf, also known as “The Little Sparrow,” was a French singer who became an icon of France during World War II. She rose to international stardom in the 1940s as a symbol of French passion and tenacity. In 1935, Piaf was discovered by Louis Leplée, who owned the successful club Le Gerny off the Champs-Élysées. Her nervous energy and small stature inspired the nickname that would stay with her for the rest of her life: La Môme Piaf (The Little Sparrow). Leplée ran a major publicity campaign promoting Piaf’s opening night. She was popular enough to record two albums that same year. Piaf was one of the most popular performers in France during World War II. Her concerts for German servicemen were controversial, although she later stated that she had been working for the French Resistance. While the veracity of this claim is unclear, she was instrumental in helping a number of individuals escape Nazi persecution. Piaf remained professionally active until the final years of her life, performing frequently in Paris between 1955 and 1962. Reference: Biography biography/people/edith-piaf-9439893#synopsis Louis Armstrong – La Vie En Rose Lyrics Hold me close and hold me fast The magic spell you cast This is la vie en rose When you kiss me heaven sighs And though I close my eyes I see la vie en rose. When you press me to your heart Im in a world apart A world where roses bloom And when you speak, angels sing from above Everyday words seem to turn into love songs Give your heart and soul to me And life will always be la vie en rose.
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