Édith Piaf
Sängerin, 1915-1963
Édith Piaf, bürgerlich Édith Giovanna Gassion, war eine französische Sängerin, deren Interpretationen von Chansons und Balladen sie weltberühmt machten. Ihr Gesangsstil schien die Tragödien ihres Lebens widerzuspiegeln. Das Chanson „Mon légionnaire“ (1836) wurde durch Piaf bekannt. In den folgenden Jahren gelang ihr der große Durchbruch. Bühnenauftritte in ganz Europa und unzählige Schallplatten waren die Folge. Zu ihren größten Erfolgen zählen das Chanson „Milord“ sowie „Non, je ne regrette rien“ (1960), das von Charles Dumont und Michel Vaucaire geschrieben wurde und Piafs Leben passend zusammenfasst. An ihrem Begräbnis nahmen 40.000 Menschen teil.
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Singer and actress (1915-1963).- Autograph letter signed „Pupuce“. Paris. 8vo. 2 pp. (2 filing perforations in the margin and dampness on the first page).
1.200 €
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In this letter, Edith Piaf writes to Yves Montand, expressing concern for his well-being during his tour. She shares her own experiences on tour and warns him about a challenging performance situation in Nantes. Edith affectionately mentions their child and tells Yves that she always feels he needs her love and care. She signs off with kisses and a playful remark about her kisses being better than Manou's. "My first day off, and yet here I am, still in bed, writing to you. How are you? Are you happy with your tour? As for me, mine continues slowly, and I have no complaints, except for Nantes, where I performed in very bad conditions at the 'Halles au vin.' They parked the car backstage, in a huge hall without microphones where absolutely nothing can be understood.
Be careful if they suggest this thing to you. Everywhere I feel it's good for you, I do some of that housework (...). My kid, my weakness, write; I always feel like you need my tenderness and my heart (...). Sending you kisses, you enfant terrible. Manou too, but obviously, I kiss you better than she does; you have to get what you can (...).".