Hymne a la joie edith piaf biography

Édith Piaf was a famous French singer and actress during World War II. Born in Paris in 1915, she obtained iconic status, and is still considered France's greatest popular singer.

Some of her most classic recordings include: Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien, which became a huge international hit in 1960; Mon Légionnaire; her signature tune La Vie en Rose; L'Hymne à l'Amour and Milord, to name a few.

As a child she accompanied her father's acrobat street act, passing the hat round for money while her father backflipped and somersaulted for the crowd.

In 1930, at 15 years old, Edith discovered her own talent for singing.

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She joined forces with her friend Simone Berteaut and together they worked the streets.

However, Piaf's path to star status really began in 1935 when she was discovered by Louis Leplée, the owner of Le Gerny cabaret nightclub on the Champs Elysées.

He offered her a contract, and the success of her performances le