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Édith Piaf

Édith Piaf (1915-1963), born Édith Giovanna Gassion, was a legendary French singer and cultural icon known as "The Little Sparrow" for her powerful voice and emotionally charged performances, rising from Paris street corners to global stardom with hits like "La Vie en Rose" and "Non, je ne regrette rien," despite a life marked by poverty, personal tragedy (including the death of her daughter and lover Marcel Cerdan), addiction, and ill health, becoming a symbol of French resilience and passion.

Known For

Discography Highlights

  • Edith Piaf at Berns in Stockholm, 1958 (feat. Choir and the Berns Grand Orchestra & Robert Chauvigny) 2025
  • Symphonique 2023
  • La p'tite Lily (Le meilleur de l'opérette) 2011
  • Édith Piaf Sings Again 1951
  • Chansons Parisiennes 1949

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Soundtrack Appearances

Dear Life (S1) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

Industry (S4) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

  • Mon Dieu

    Yasmin plays the video that proves Eric's guilt for Harper to see.

Palm Royale (S2) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

The Gentlemen (S1) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

  • Lord Bassington's 8th funeral procession gets underway with a somber tune filling the air. The melancholy melody sets the tone for the mournful occasion, honoring the life and legacy of the departed Lord.

The Good Doctor (S6) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

  • Jordan and Danny utilize a virtual reality headset and program to recreate Paris, allowing May to virtually visit the city.