In 1943, Piaf had performed at a nightclub/bordello called "La Vie en Rose." Initially, Piaf's peers and songwriting team did not think the song would be successful, finding it weaker than the rest of her repertoire. Piaf offered the song to Marianne Michel, who modified the lyrics slightly, changing "les choses" ("things") for "la vie" ("life"). The song was broadcast live before being recorded. When Piaf suggested to Marguerite Monnot that she sing the piece, the latter rejected "that foolishness." It was eventually Louiguy who accepted authorship of the music. It was probably Robert Chauvigny who completed the music. The lyrics of "La Vie en rose" were written by Édith Piaf for music composed by Louiguy, and is registered with SACEM. The song's title can be translated as "Life in happy hues", "Life seen through rose-colored glasses", or "Life in rosy hues" its literal meaning is "Life in Pink." Bing Crosby recorded the song again for his 1953 album Le Bing: Song Hits of Paris. Harry James also recorded a version in 1950. "La Vie en rose" has been covered by many other artists over the years, including a 1977 version by Bette Midler, a 1993 version by Donna Summer, a 2018 version by Lady Gaga, and a 2019 version by Lucy Dacus. Ī version in 1977 by Grace Jones was also a successful international hit. These recordings were made by Tony Martin, Paul Weston, Bing Crosby (recorded June 22, 1950), Ralph Flanagan, Victor Young, Dean Martin, and Louis Armstrong. The song became very popular in the US in 1950, when seven versions reached the Billboard charts. " La Vie en rose" ( pronounced French for 'Life in pink') is the signature song of popular French singer Édith Piaf, written in 1945, popularized in 1946, and released as a single in 1947. For other uses, see La Vie en rose (disambiguation).
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