Le Tour de Chant d'Édith Piaf a l'Olympia - No. 3 cover

Le Tour de Chant d'Édith Piaf a l'Olympia - No. 3

Édith Piaf · 1958

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

A passionate blend of poignant lyrics and emotive melodies that epitomize French chanson at its finest.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional journey
  • evening gatherings with friends
  • evocative melodies for daydreaming
  • intimate moments of reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced music
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1958, Édith Piaf was already an established icon of French music, with 'Le Tour de Chant d'Édith Piaf a l'Olympia - No. 3' marking her continued success following her earlier live performances at the Olympia. This album came during a period when she was transitioning from national fame to international stardom, solidifying her legacy in the world of chanson.
Stylistic neighbors
Jacques Brel· Fréhel· Yves Montand

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Comme moi 3:04
  • 2 Salle d’attente 3:49
  • 3 Les Prisons du roy 4:04
  • 4 La Foule 3:12
  • 5 Les Grognards 4:27
  • 6 Mon manège à moi (Tu me fais tourner la tête) 3:01
  • 7 Bravo pour le clown 3:40
  • 8 Hymne à l’amour 4:03

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