Edith Piaf was born in 1915 in Paris, France. She began singing at age five, and performed in nightclubs and cabarets throughout her life. Her first recording, “Non, je ne regrette rien,” was released in 1937. In 1941 she recorded “La vie en rose.”

In 1944, Piaf married Raymond Rouleau, who became her manager. They had two children together, but divorced in 1950.

Piaf’s career took off after World War II. She sang songs about love, heartbreak, and loneliness, including “L’amour c’est l’enfer,” “Je t’aime… moi non plus,” and “Mon ami Pierrot.”

She died in 1963 from cancer.