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Related: About this forumLa Vie en Rose -- Edith Piaf vs. Grace Jones vs. Eileen Brennan
(LINK: Lyrics in French and English)
"La Vie en rose" (pronounced [la vi ɑ̃ ʁoz]; French for "Life in pink'') is the signature song of popular French singer Édith Piaf, written in 1945,[2] popularized in 1946, and released as a single in 1947. The song became very popular in the US in 1950 with no fewer than seven different versions reaching the Billboard charts. These were by Tony Martin, Paul Weston, Bing Crosby (recorded June 22, 1950),[3] Ralph Flanagan, Victor Young, Dean Martin, and Louis Armstrong.[4]
A version in 1977 by Grace Jones was also a successful international hit. French International singer RAQUEL BITTON recorded two versions of La vie en rose, one with a Symphony Orchestra arrangement, the other with a musical arrangement not unlike Louis Armstrong's version, with Legendary Trumpet player Alen Smith[5] "La Vie en rose" has been covered by many other artists over the years, including a 1993 version by Donna Summer. Harry James also recorded a version in 1950. Bing Crosby recorded the song again for his 1953 album Le Bing: Song Hits of Paris.
A version in 1977 by Grace Jones was also a successful international hit. French International singer RAQUEL BITTON recorded two versions of La vie en rose, one with a Symphony Orchestra arrangement, the other with a musical arrangement not unlike Louis Armstrong's version, with Legendary Trumpet player Alen Smith[5] "La Vie en rose" has been covered by many other artists over the years, including a 1993 version by Donna Summer. Harry James also recorded a version in 1950. Bing Crosby recorded the song again for his 1953 album Le Bing: Song Hits of Paris.
The Cheap Detective (1978) however, Eileen Brennan's character, Betty DeBoop, doesn't sing the words, and just sings "La la la la la la la en rose"
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La Vie en Rose -- Edith Piaf vs. Grace Jones vs. Eileen Brennan (Original Post)
NurseJackie
Nov 2019
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unc70
(6,130 posts)1. Really poor sound quality for Piaf version
I just compared it with the version I personally transferred some years ago from my copy of a 1962 Piaf album. Really not a fair comparison using this video. For your own comparison, look at the sample on the iTunes Store or some similar place.
BTW I think the sound balance is poor on Jones's version. Voice needs to be relatively louder.
Karadeniz
(22,607 posts)6. A lot of her recordings are sort of scratchy. But still fabulous! I love her simple presentation,
Letting her voice be the focus.
Joinfortmill
(14,528 posts)2. Love Edith Piaf
Can and have listened to her for hours. And I don't speak French.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)3. I've only seen bits and pieces of the movie bio about her...
... and it's easy to see why the actress who portrayed her (Marion Cotillard? won the Academy award for best actress.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,257 posts)4. Lady Gaga's performance in A Star Is Born wasn't half bad
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)5. Excellent! Thank you!
Karadeniz
(22,607 posts)7. She's fabulous!...a bit of work on some words, but the voice...!
MountCleaners
(1,148 posts)8. Grace Jones for me!
I play that one all of the time. It is still fresh, and I love her new wave disco vibe.