Sans Fusils, Ni Souliers, à Paris: Martha Wainwright's Piaf Record
Martha Wainwright · 2009
54 min · 19 tracks · folk
Martha Wainwright's Piaf tribute blends heartfelt folk with the lush melancholy of classic French chanson.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its critical reception, being praised for Wainwright's emotive vocal delivery and authentic homage to Piaf. It showed a broader audience the relevance of French chanson in contemporary music and revitalized interest in Piaf’s work, earning a spot on various year-end lists and showcasing Wainwright's versatility as an artist.
- Career context
- By 2009, Martha Wainwright had established herself within the folk music scene, following her acclaimed self-titled debut in 2003 and the sophomore album 'I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too' in 2008. 'Sans Fusils, Ni Souliers, à Paris' represents a significant artistic shift as it showcases her interpretations of Édith Piaf's timeless songs, marking a deep exploration into her French heritage.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Maren Morris· Old Crow Medicine Show· Taylor Swift
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 La Foule Standout 3:54
- 2 Adieu mon coeur Standout 3:41
- 3 Une enfant 3:37
- 4 L’Accordéoniste 4:10
- 5 Le brun et le blond 3:53
- 6 Les Grognards 3:53
- 7 C'est toujours la même histoire 4:47
- 8 Hudsonia 2:36
- 9 C'est à hambourg 4:03
- 10 Non, la vie n'est pas triste Standout 2:54
- 11 Soudain une vallée 4:23
- 12 Marie trottoir 3:19
- 13 Le métro de paris 1:48
- 14 Le chant d'amour 4:04
- 15 Les blouses blanches 3:49
Disc 2
- 1 Le chant d'amour
- 2 La Foule Standout
- 3 Non, la vie n'est pas triste Standout
- 4 Adieu mon coeur Standout
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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