Sans Fusils, Ni Souliers, à Paris: Martha Wainwright's Piaf Record cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • heartfelt interpretations of nostalgia
  • suitable for intimate gatherings
  • evokes a sense of longing
  • for evening wind-down

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer fast-paced listening

Where this album fits

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
Lucy Wainwright Roche· Neko Case· Joan Baez

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 La Foule 3:54
  • 2 Adieu mon coeur 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 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
  • 3 Non, la vie n'est pas triste
  • 4 Adieu mon coeur

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