For our second installment on Europe’s influence, we move our attention to France. 

Before the war, Maurice Chevalier represented America’s perspective of European charm and class. He status as a film star made his songs universally known, and he had a profound influence on generations that followed, particularly Edith Piaf. 

Now a national icon, Piaf lived a most complex and interesting life. Her fame began before World War II, and with all sorts of controversy, maintained her status as an international superstar until her death in the early ‘60s. 

We discuss her life and her music, including;

1) Thank Heaven for Little Girls – Maurice Chevalier

2) Louise – Maurice Chevalier

3) Mimi – Maurice Chevalier

4) I Remember It Well – Maurice Chevalier

5) Ne Me Quite Pas – Edith Piaf

6) Padam Padam - Edith Piaf

7) L’hymne a L’amour - Edith Piaf

8) La Foule - Edith Piaf

9) La Vie en Rose - Edith Piaf

10) Milord - Edith Piaf

11) Non, Je Ne Regrette Rein - Edith Piaf