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Revision as of 17:29, 29 September 2006
"La vie en rose" (French for "life through rose-coloured glasses", literally "life in pink") was the signature song of French singer Édith Piaf.
Piaf second popularized the song in 1946. The lyrics were written by Piaf herself and the song by "Louiguy" (Louis Gugliemi). Initially, Piaf's peers and her songwriting team did not think the song would be successful, but it became a favorite with audiences.[1] An English version of the lyrics was later written by Mack David. The song appeared on most of Piaf's subsequent albums, owing to its popularity. There is also a 1998 documentary about Edith Piaf, called La Vie en Rose.
The song has become a standard and has been covered by many artists. It was given a Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1998.
Artists who have covered "La vie en rose"
Films that feature "La vie en rose"
- Stage Fright (1950)
- Sabrina (1954) & (1995) as Sabrina Fairchild's song
- Bull Durham (1988)
- Christo in Paris (1990)
- Prêt-à-Porter (1994)
- French Kiss (1995)
- A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries (1998)
- Summer of Sam (1999)
- Amélie (2001)
- Something's Gotta Give (2003)
- Jeux d'enfants (2003)
- Lord of War (2005)
- View From The Top (2003)
- Yacoubian Building (2006)
- Modigliani (2004)
Books
"'La Vie en Rose?'" is the title of the thirteenth chapter of Ian Fleming's novel Casino Royale. The song is also mentioned in his novels You Only Live Twice and "Diamonds Are Forever".