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Dec 21, 2018 · The iconic French singer comes to life in this definitive biography, which captures Edith Piaf's immense charisma along with the time and place that gave rise to her unprecedented international career Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-269) and index
Late spring: Piaf writes ‘Hymne à l’amour’ with Monnot; first recorded by Yvette Giraud in June. 14 or 15 September: opening night of her third stint at the Versailles. 27 October: Cerdan boards night flight to New York for a return match with LaMotta, after Piaf has pleaded with him to come by plane rather than boat.
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Much of the information he collated previously did not appear in his earlier Piaf volumes, as some interviewees did not wish what they said to be published until after their death. November 2015 will see Edith Piaf's centenary, and ahead of this, David has written a new biography which centres around these very important interviews - with Piaf ...
Piaf, Edith, 1915-1963, Singers -- France -- Biography, Singers, France, Popular music Singing Piaf, Edith - Biographies Publisher Bath : Chivers Collection inlibrary; printdisabled; internetarchivebooks Contributor Internet Archive Language English
An Open Access edition of this book is available on the Liverpool University Press website and through Knowledge Unlatched. The world-famous French singer Édith Piaf (1915-63) was never just a singer. Dozens of biographies of her, of variable quality, have seldom got beyond the well known and usually contested 'facts' of her life.
Apr 1, 2016 · Abstract. The world-famous French singer Édith Piaf (1915-63) was never just a singer. Dozens of biographies of her, of variable quality, have seldom got beyond the well known and usually contested ‘facts’ of her life. This book suggests new ways of understanding her. A ‘cultural history’ of Piaf means exploring her cultural, social ...
Show full item record. The world-famous French singer Édith Piaf (1915-63) was never just a singer. Dozens of biographies of her, of variable quality, have seldom got beyond the well known and usually contested ‘facts’ of her life. This book suggests new ways of understanding her. A ‘cultural history’ of Piaf means exploring her ...
