But Not Forgotten, the album by Edith Piaf, is a stunning tribute to the iconic French singer. The album features some of Piaf's most famous songs, including "La Vie en Rose" and "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien," as well as lesser-known tracks that showcase her powerful voice and emotional depth.
Listeners will be transported back in time as they listen to Piaf's passionate performances, which are filled with heartache, longing, and joy. Her voice is at once fragile and strong, vulnerable and resolute, and it's impossible not to be moved by her raw emotion.
The album is beautifully produced, with lush orchestration and arrangements that complement Piaf's vocals perfectly. Each song is a masterpiece in its own right, and together they form a cohesive and powerful tribute to one of the greatest singers of all time.
C'est Un Monsieur Très Distingué (He Is A Very Distinguished Gentleman)
3:22
Le Brun Et Le Blond (The Dark Haired One And The Blond)
3:05
Fire Damp Explosion - Coup De Grisou
4:20
Les Mômes de la Cloche (The Drifters)
3:15
It's Jimmy - Jimmy, C'est Lui
2:56
The Dark Haired One And The Blond - Le Brun Et Le Blond
3:05
Un Monsieur Me Suit Dans la Rue (A Man Is Following Me In The Street)
4:48
I Have Danced With Love - J'ai Dansé Avec L'Amour
3:16
The Bellboy Of The Hotel - Le Chasseur De L'hôtel
3:35
Paris-Mediterranée (Paris-Mediterranian)
3:06
Coup de Grisou (Firedamp Explosion)
4:20
Jimmy C'est Lui (It's Jimmy)
2:56
Browning
3:20
Paris-Mediterranian - Paris-Méditerranée
3:06
The Drifters - Les Mômes De La Cloche
3:15
He Is A Very Dangerous Gentleman - C'est Un Monsieur Très Distingué
3:22
Pretty Julie - La Julie Jolie
3:06
A Man Is Following Me In The Street - Un Monsieur Me Suit Dans La Rue
4:48
Le Chasseur de L'hotel (The Bellboy Of The Hotel)
3:35
Simple As Hello - Simple Comme Bonjour
2:55
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Catalog Numbers
PCC 222
PCC-622
Labels
Philips
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Formats
Vinyl
LP
Mono
Stereo
Gatefold
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Pressed By
Mercury Record Manufacturing Company
Credits
Role
Credit
Text By
Didier Delaunoy
Translated By
Didier Delaunoy
Notes
Gatefold cover with 12-page French/English lyrics booklet.
Black label with rainbow line and gray-on-white Philips logo. No indication anywhere of date of production.
All selections published by B.I.E.M.
[Liner]
"The twelve songs found here were recorded before Piaf sang her first hit, "L'accordeoniste" (that was in 1932...remember?); twelve songs she sang before she even became Piaf..."
Attached inside gatefold is a lyrics booklet with French lyrics and English translations.
But Not Forgotten is a must-have for any fan of Edith Piaf or French music in general. It's a timeless classic that captures the essence of Piaf's artistry and will continue to inspire generations of listeners for years to come.