Edith Piaf - The Rough Guide Legends: Edith Piaf

During her colourful life, Edith Piaf or 'the little sparrow', transformed herself from a waifish street urchin to an astronomically revered singer and veritable icon of French culture. Enjoy this lovingly remastered selection of some of her most magnificent works.

Bonus CD: Vintage Paris

Whether they lived their entire lives in the arondissement where they were born, or immigrated to the city from their American homeland, all of the artists on this bonus disc shaped their careers in Paris. The music is coloured with the tragedies, romances and twisted comedies that run deep underneath the skin of the famous, thriving capital. Listen to Edith Piaf's inspirations and contemporaries on this excellent bonus album.