La Vie En Rose

Opinion?

I think the song is beautiful. The song flows well along with the lyrics and I was astonished when I heard it.

What does it mean in English?

It's meaning in English is Life in Rosy Hues and its literal meaning is Life in Pink.]

When was it written?

It was written in 1945, popularized in 1946, and released as a single in 1947.

Who originally sang it?

Édith Piaf originally sang la Vie en rose.

Has it been redone?

Yes it has been redone, there are many covers done and a more famous one would be by Louis Armstrong..

How popular was it?

The song was extremely popular and was very well known, it has dozens of covers made and is in some well known movies such as wall-E, x men: first class, and Monte Carlo.

Background information

Birth name Édith Giovanna Gassion

Also known as La Môme Piaf

(The Little Sparrow)

Born 19 December 1915

Belleville, Paris, France

Died 10 October 1963 (aged 47)

Plascassier (Grasse)

Genres Cabaret

Torch songs

Chanson

Musical theater

Occupation(s) French cabaret singer, songwriter, actress

Instruments Voice

Years active 1935–1963

Labels Pathé, Pathé-Marconi

Capitol (US and Canada)