Le Tour de Chant d'Édith Piaf a l'Olympia - No. 2 cover

Le Tour de Chant d'Édith Piaf a l'Olympia - No. 2

Édith Piaf · 1955

29 min · 8 tracks · chanson · ballade · chanson réaliste

Intimate live performances filled with raw emotion and Piaf's distinctive, powerful voice echoing through the Olympia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate live performance atmosphere
  • raw emotional vocal delivery
  • steady pacing for reflection
  • nostalgic warmth of classic

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • seek modern production styles

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1955, Édith Piaf was already a celebrated figure in French music, having achieved international fame with hits like 'La Vie en rose'. This album captures her electrifying live performance style at the iconic Olympia venue, solidifying her status as a leading voice of chanson. It followed her earlier successful live recordings and showcased her ability to connect deeply with audiences.
Stylistic neighbors
Jacques Brel· Fréhel· Yves Montand

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Marie la Française (live à l’Olympia 1956) 4:19
  • 2 Une dame (live à l’Olympia 1956) 2:56
  • 3 L’Homme à la moto (live à l’Olympia 1956) 2:17
  • 4 Toi qui sais (live à l’Olympia 1956) 3:36
  • 5 Hymne à l’amour (live à l’Olympia 1956) 4:34
  • 6 Les Amants d’un jour (live à l’Olympia 1956) 4:25
  • 7 Bravo pour le clown (live à l’Olympia 1956) 3:25
  • 8 L’Accordéoniste (live à l’Olympia 1956) 4:15

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