La Vie en rose is one of the most loved French songs ever recorded, and the voice behind it belongs to Édith Piaf. Written in 1945, with music by Louiguy and lyrics by Piaf herself, the song was popularised in 1946 and released as a 10-inch single in 1947 by Columbia Records (EMI), from the album Chansons Parisiennes. It went on to become Piaf's signature song, and it still stands as a defining piece of French popular music.
The song's reach went far beyond France. In 1950, no fewer than seven different versions reached the Billboard charts in the United States, including Piaf's own freshly recorded English-language version. Over the years, more than 80 artists have covered it, and the song received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1998.
Piaf, born Édith Giovanna Gassion in Paris on 19 December 1915, was known as "La Môme Piaf" (The Little Sparrow), and is widely regarded as France's national popular singer and one of France's greatest international stars. She died on 11 October 1963, aged 47. Her life was later brought to the screen in the 2007 biographical film La Vie en Rose (original French title La Môme), with Marion Cotillard winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for playing her.
If you enjoy French music, you can also read the Aya Nakamura biography and the Angèle biography on LatestLyrics.
La Vie En Rose Song Credits
Song: La Vie en rose
Singer: Édith Piaf
Lyrics: Édith Piaf
Music: Louiguy (Louis Guglielmi)
Album: Chansons Parisiennes
Music Label: Columbia Records (EMI)
Release Date: 1947
La Vie En Rose Lyrics
Full lyrics for La Vie En Rose are not published here yet. The official lyrics will be added once they are verified from the official release.
Listen to the Official Audio
Listen to the official audio of "La Vie en rose" above, provided to YouTube by Parlophone (France), from the album Eternelle.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was "La Vie en rose" released?
"La Vie en rose" was popularised in 1946 and released as a 10-inch single in 1947 by Columbia Records (EMI).
Who wrote "La Vie en rose"?
The lyrics were written by Édith Piaf and the music was composed by Louiguy (Louis Guglielmi) in 1945.
What does "La Vie en rose" mean?
It means "life in pink" — a rose-tinted, optimistic view of life when seen through love.
Which artists covered "La Vie en rose"?
More than 80 artists have covered it, including Louis Armstrong, Grace Jones, whose 1977 version was an international hit, and Tony Bennett with k.d. lang. For more French songs on this site, see "Sexy Nana" lyrics (Aya Nakamura & La Rvfleuze), "Tu n'es plus là" lyrics (Doz) and "Fille à Papa" lyrics (Vacra & La Rvfleuze).
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