La Vie En Rose: The Singers and the Songs of 20th Century Paris

The nostalgic French popular songs of the modern era instantly bring back memories of St Germain's smoky night clubs, of Edith Piaf singing her heart out and bringing tears to the eyes of several generations. Of Maurice Chevalier's unique Gallic wit and charm, of the tough sexiness of Yves Montand or Charles Aznavour and of Juliette Gréco'slove-struck poetry. This enchanting book, which includes a CD of some of the greatest popular hits of this period, is a celebration of a longlasting love affair with these French songs and their singers - their poetry, witty play on words, sadness by day and passion at night. Each chapter is devoted to a theme and a song it inspired - love itself, Paris, joy, nostalgia - and is illustrated by stunning photographs of the artists, sheet music, record covers and posters.