Edith Piaf – Récital 1962 (LP 1962)

 

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Edith Piaf – Récital 1962 (LP Columbia – FSX 143, 1962).

Genre : Chanson, Pop, Live.

“ Récital 1962 ”, is an album by Edith Piaf , recorded live at L'Olympia in Paris, on September 27, 1962 which is also known as “Olympia 1962” or “A l'Olympia 1962”. It was released on the Columbia label (FSX 143) and Jean Leccia conducted the orchestra. Piaf was already in a weakened physical state at the time of the performance, and a doctor supported her from backstage. She died the following year, aged 47. From the LP we highlight "La Foule", "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien", "Milord", "Toi Tu L'entendre Pas" and "Le Diable de la Bastille". The LP also includes a duet on "A Quoi Ca Sert L'Amour" ("What Good Is Love?") with Théo Sarapo, a 26-year-old singer whom she married two weeks later. This was the 5th album of 5 LPs that Edith Piaf recorded live in that famous concert hall. Olympia opened the curtains for Piaf, for the last time, in September 1962. After two long periods in hospital with a hepatic coma, Édith Piaf died on October 11, 1963, in the city of Grasse, South of France.

Édith Giovanna Gassion, known as Édith Piaf (Paris, 19 December 1915 – Grasse, 10 October 1963), was a renowned French singer, songwriter and actress. She was recognized for her talent in the French-style song “Chanson”. Her dramatic singing clearly expressed the tragic moments that permeated her intense life story. Among her biggest hits are “La Vie En Rose” (1946), “Hymne à L'amour” (1949), “Milord” (1959), “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien” (1960). She participated in plays and films. According to BBC research, Édith Piaf was considered the 10th greatest French personality of all time. More information about this extraordinary artist is already included on this blog.

Tracks/Track Listing:

TO 1. Roulez Tambours (Édith Piaf, Francis Lai) 6:09

A2. Le Diable de La Bastille (Charles Dumont, Pierre Delanoë) 2:56

A3. Musique à Tout Va (Francis Lai, René Rouzaud) 4:06

A4. Le Petit Brouillard (Francis Lai, Jacques Plante) 3:20

A5. Le Droit D'Aimer (Francis Lai, Robert Nyel) 4:10

B1. Le Billard Electrique (Charles Dumont, Louis Poterat) 3:40

B2. Toi Tu L'Untends Pas (Charles Dumont, Pierre Delanoë) 3:07

B3. A Quoi Ca Sert L'Amour [duet with Theo Sarapo] (Michel Emer) 3:23

B4. Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien (Charles Dumont, Michel Vaucaire) 3:01

B5. La Foule (Michel Rivgauche, Angel Cabral) 3:19

B6. Milord (Georges Moustaki, Marguerite Monnot) 5:31

NOTE: Album recorded live at Olympia/Paris, on September 27, 1962.