Angelina Jordan and Edith Piaf sing La Vie en Rose plus history of the song

[@thealanpapier]

Angelina Jordan Podcast & Related KZbin channel www.wrappedinawarmblanket.com

[@dsgp7835]

There is something there. We all try to put our finger on what it is. We have our human descriptions, that the best we can do. There is something there, and it's beyond description. Oh Angelina!

[@kyleFincher]

So True! 10 year old in the company of all these vastly established vocalist. Oh what she would do now…

[@geoffreynorth9046]

I agree.... something very special and I cannot understand it.. Alan's question "which is the best" is irrelevant.. it might apply to the others but what Angelina does is different and unique and remarkable... at least for me

[@celinetremblay5617]

Allow me to correct you about Celine Dion. She is not an English singer. She is a French Canadian singer and her first language is French.

[@thealanpapier]

You're quite right. I meant to say that she is comfortable to sing in English as if it were her first language

[@claudest-gelais8456]

I was going to correct him as well but you beat me to it 🙂

[@claudest-gelais8456]

@Murielle Le Blanc C'est vrai en effet🙂

[@mattiassjostrand5018]

For you who are in fact québécois, are you comfortable with how Céline pronounces the words "coeur" and "bonheur" in this clip? I find it way too americanized, and not how you would actually say/sing the words in Québec.

[@claudest-gelais8456]

@@mattiassjostrand5018 It's a little bit in between "coeur" and "cair", "bonheur" and "bonair". If you understand french, you'll know what I mean. But you're right, she's leaning towards "...air" instead of "...eur". That's not the way most of us pronounce them. The English (British) equivalent would be a word like "water". The North Americans would pronounce it as "Victor". But neither pronunciation is wrong, just different. I hope it answers your question😉

[@AbbieCrescendo]

What sets Angelina a part from all others is her sincere innocence. She covered all songs that had to do with love because love is universal in nature. Her message comes from the purest of places.

[@quinjesuis9187]

Yes that is cool, 80 years and the song is still going strong 😊

[@bockviken]

I just wonder if her grandma lived in Paris for a while. I have seen some details in her paintings.

[@theodorabruin4601]

Always loved this song...beautiful!

[@lightbearer7552]

Angelina is just pure heart and feeling there is no comparing her, she moves me like no one else has ever done💗

[@bertcianciaruso3759]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lupitamagallanes4397]

Angelina la más inspirada y la mejor.

[@maurapoeta]

I love Edith and Angelina Jordan. Thanks for your program. From Florianópolis Santa Catarina Brasil (Brazil)

[@knattane]

I can't get over thinking about how the world have missed an excelent music history teacher for so many years... 🤔😄😉 I still enjoy these videos 👍👏

[@MICHAELASHER.]

Celine's is to me a very honest and a believable version... LOUIS IS MY STANDARD. But seriously, hearing this from the heart of a ten year old girl...GOLD..Angie does it again.

[@justlookin11]

While in agrement, I must add Andrea Bocelli to your list.

[@MICHAELASHER.]

@@justlookin11 Absolutely

[@louisegogel7973]

Edith Piaf was always the first for me, Celine does a remarkable job, Louis Armstrong and Andrea Bocceli also are on my yes list with Angelina (disregarding the back track sound)

[@MICHAELASHER.]

@@louisegogel7973 My favorite is still Louis. When l listen to him l cry. I love jazz. But more than that, l love Louis Armstrong...for one he single handedly changed the entire world's perception of Music, and he had a huge heart, with a God given desire to bring JOY...sound familiar. When Angelina won NGT, Mery was in the audience screaming,holding up two big signs, with who's picture on it? Also do yourself a solid, and watch him sing " Dinah".

[@louisegogel7973]

@@MICHAELASHER. I love Louis Armstrong. He will forever be precious, beloved, and so very respected in my books. I love the way he sang and spoke. He was such a great one! Have you a reference of his saying Diana? Edith and Celine are up there with him! Angelina is different for me from all others. I can only explain it in that I be.i eve she has an open connection to Source, what I call Divine Love, and that touches me when I listen to her, think of her desire in this life, and see her way of walking through life. Each has contributed to the beauty of this world. May we each respond in kind with compassion and adding bits of beauty in small ways wherever we go in our lives.

[@navrozelalkaka8457]

Amazing, the work you've done, Alan,for this Video

[@yolandavelez9991]

There all very good but Angelina’s version stands out , it has so much emotion

[@geoffreynorth9046]

Magical

[@geoffreynorth9046]

Trying to think what makes Angelina's performance so special - very hard to put in words but one thing that comes to mind is she seems to be possessed with the essential spirit of the song... so completely, utterly authentic....

[@baladevagabondage9830]

Hello ! Merci à vous pour vos superbes et très intelligentes vidéo. J'écris en français depuis Paris en France où, ce soir le temps est maussade, pour vous dire que j'apprécie votre subtilité et que je partage votre admiration pour cette jeune femme, cette immense chanteuse. Quand elle chante, enfant, elle n'est pas une enfant mais comme une petite femme déjà murie par la grâce de son art. Bien à vous.

[@johnkingpartners]

Alan - You bring intelligence and sophistication to your sharing of the music and the artists that you choose. Thank you.

[@zbyszek9720]

Bravo Alan! Beautiful reaction! I'm glad you're back on track with Angelina! Regards Zbyszek Italy

[@cm0355]

Our angel Angelina is simply the best...always...

[@GrandmaEllen]

Madonna did a pretty decent job of this song! It surprises me--not sure why. I am particularly fond of this song as it was prominent in my 2004 Spring wedding. The chanteuse and her French cabaret band lifted our celebration into a poignant affair wrapped in a bubble that kept out negativity. Angelina Jordan's version---her emotional quality comes close to that. I like the other versions that come closest to the Edith Piaf French version, and I strongly assert the song belongs to female voice, though Louis Armstrong captured Edith Piaf soul in his rendition. Alan, this is another wonderful contrast and compare session! Thank you for showing a bit of its history and a few of the many covers of this song. I would love to hear Angelina Jordan sing this now in her 17 year old voice, performance/studio level. It would be so rich! Merci beaucoup! Kudos to you! Grandma Ellen and bonjour.

[@ajarnwordsmith628]

Yes, I agree with you and, moreover, Lady Gaga's rendition is no where near that of Madona's in terms of sounding "French"; may she recover completely and swiftly from her illness...

[@porferiaerandio6111]

I am a fan of Angelina Jordan from the Philippines 🇵🇭. The way she sings ministered to my soul heart ♥ and mind.

[@OceanFrontVilla3]

🫣🤣🤣🤣

[@andyschnell58]

If we tried to measure the love Angelina has for music, it would likely be off the scale. Angelina's purpose, I believe, is to convey that love to us lucky listeners as best she can.

[@kentovewagenes1141]

Hi Alan 👍 I have actually not seen that one 😳😳🤣 I think the Celine version was the best, but I felt a longing in Angelinas version which made it captivating to me ❤️ Wish you an amazing weekend, Alan ❤️👍

[@sherrylegary7418]

I love the way Marielle a french singer sings it.

[@DLeske]

*Great Expose and well edited.*

[@RS-bn9rx]

Superb history mix

[@RobertDeMartin]

Here's the story, at least from my perspective :) Every performance I listened to leading up to Angelina's version had something 'wrong' about it. Without going into detail they distracted me from the beautiful message of the song. Only when I heard Angelina sing it did I feel she was singing from her heart and the message of the song was coming through loud and clear. Her interpretive skills at 10 years old are to be fully appreciated because what we listen to is music coming from her soul in the sound of pure love. Amazing doesn't even come close to describing how she can convey her emotions to us through song. Unlike many artists she doesn't 'try' to create the emotional connection to her audience. She doesn't have to because it's on auto-pilot and as she sings us the story of the song her words reflect love and our hearts cannot resist.

[@mikehaun5690]

Good story.

[@jadezee6316]

you have a very stunted perspective

[@RobertDeMartin]

@@jadezee6316 Heartfelt

[@RebDalmas]

There is no way Angelina fills the fullness of what Edith Piaf had. Listen to Edith, we can't hear her breath, she is not " thinking" as she sings. Angelina is very young and simply does not have the mature lungs to have a constancy in her breath that Edith Piaf had. I can say this and still look at Angelina has being really cool, as she shows human capacity. At the end of the day, it has nothing to do with the so-called " talent" belief, she has practiced and developed - probably with the support of parents who understand how it all works. If more of us realized this, what Angelina is doing would be a norm, as it should be. These children show us more of what we can do. As Christ said, you can do what do and more. It is all about focus and structure, and that given without force or punishment. That is the key. Look at Edith Piaf, she had a parent that gave her a skill. One that would support her in life.

[@RobertDeMartin]

@@RebDalmas Reb, I understand completely where you are coming from and I respect everything you said. This format wasn't fair to any of the artists because, even if it wasn't the intent, comparing them was an end result. Where we differ, Reb, is in your explanation of what Angelina "is all about". Comparing Edith and Angelina in any way should not be on the table. Edith had and Angelina has a great affect on people who have listened to them and have also found out how wonderful they are as a human being. Edith, of course, lived in a very challenging time in our lives and her voice gave anyone listening a feeling of peace, love and more than anything else, hope. 'It's because of who she was'. In today's world, Angelina gives anyone who listens to her joy, happiness, hope and above all, love in her voice, 'It's because of who she is'. The sound of love in their voices is something which is not manufactured or taught in school. The love comes from the soulfulness within them. Our hearts feel their love. Our heads try to make sense of everything but we struggle because we are feeling the emotion of one person touching another and employing logic is just a waste of time. Reb, we understand the sound of the recordings available of Edith are poor compared to today's standards. People interested in Edith must read about her and then they can better interpret the way she sings. Angelina, if you allow her to touch your heart is a wonderful experience. Of course she is well schooled and is very dedicated to what she is doing. But, there is no denying, when she sings she identifies the love in the message of a song and she can relate to it even if the subject matter doesn't seem appropriate for her to sing at such a young age. She is all about love and we can feel that love. Questions? People have their own varying opinions of 'what is going on', BUT, one thing we all agree on, she is very special as both a performer and human being and to have discovered her is a moment in our lives we will never forget.

[@richardhudson9291]

I greatly appreciate your effort and productions. They are in a class all their own. You are teaching a master class in GOOD music appreciation by referencing the work, abilities, love and thoughtfulness of a young woman who has worked, thought, felt and developed her skills and love like none other. To the point of near magic. Many artists are benefiting by being noticed because of the referencing with Angelina. You and she are opening many pleasant doors in this day.

[@kattoneycliffe6715]

Didn’t realise so many sung this song! Edith will always be my favourite of this song, as it’s her story! ❤️🎶❤️ Thanks for the variety! 🎶🎶

[@rocky01ist]

Thank you, Alan Papier for sharing this

[@lesgray8709]

Alan, your videos are truly an education! Some beautiful voices to be heard, but in term of emotional expression, for me, Angelina shines.

[@bieb2008]

A person who is grown up with the pain of Edith Piaf in the ears and in the mind, you will find this deep emotional expression only in the version of a 10 years old Angelina Jordan. Exceptional.

[@peterhormell1511]

Such an insightful and compelling history. Merci Alan! 🎶💙🤍❤️👣

[@saritadugat3708]

Excellent reaction.❤

[@MichaelGroves777]

First rate Alan!

[@ClaudioMarcucci7756]

Yet another fascinating journey of discovery and wonderful pleasure, listening to these beautiful interpretations by amazing singers. And yet, in the end that little jewel of interpretation made with simplicity and passion by this only 10-year-old girl takes my heart away... Thanks again Alan, each of your episodes of discovery are very interesting and strengthen me more and more in my conviction that Angelina is simply one of the miracles of the universe, like rainbows or starry nights. Inexplicable but a great gift for us lucky ones. 💛🧡❤

[@stephenross3838]

Absolutely!

[@ruthlewis6678]

I have loved that song as long as I can remember even though it never understood French. This was a lovely treat. Thank you.

[@mariaalicea1425]

Love you Angelina ❤❤❤

[@alberttenfoot]

Thank you, Alan. One of those singers reduced me to tears. I will leave others to guess which one did so. 🙂

[@satsumamoon]

Why would anyone care ?.We dont know you.

[@babablue5729]

I was born 1950 l have always loved this song,l remember it from my childhood.

[@dennisriley4907]

Most beautiful song very loving

[@albertofelicevallifassi4259]

Angelina is always the best

[@markkleckner3060]

Pure Love, unconditionally is what Angelina projects and it is unmatched, God Bless!

[@jmpmusva]

Oh my...Edith just melts my heart. Imagine this song while sitting, probably hungry, amongst the rubble of Europe after the war. Rhiannon Giddens does a special version as well. This compilation is wonderful. I had no idea Grace Jones did this.

[@mysticheron]

This is one of my favorite songs. I was a little surprised however that you did not include Marlene Deitrich.

[@4406bbldb]

Thanks , great video.

[@tlahe2]

I'm in love with Edith Piaf, I hope she know it!

[@bockviken]

I love Melody Gardot. And her story.

[@billross7245]

Nice compilation on the history of the song.

[@ronbates1795]

Beautifully done/ Love thus song

[@hannuhedman5882]

Angelina's rendition was the most interesting and the most emotional one to me. She always manages to add some very rich details in her covers. Celine Dion also stood out from the others in her own way. The original one is of course a masterpiece.

[@tomcollins9805]

Thank you for the history. As you say taste in music is personal. For me some of the versions were quite nice and some so so. What I have no question about is that Angelia , with this and all of her music connects with me in a way that no other artist ever has.

[@Mpcjm765]

No one sings like Edith Piaf no one

[@kunjimoncm1501]

Anjelina is special. She is a treasure of music

[@lolam.9291]

I actually like Edith Piaf’s version. It was the sound of the time which cannot be imitated.

[@jankleven7674]

Norways pride! ❤️

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Amazing track indeed

[@WilliamArmstrong-jq9uk]

Thomas ask her on the chairs on UK saying Ron Trourt about his toy over the time she’s done at her breath is breathtaking. Her song with so much smoother than wonderful I’ll be home in an instant fan of her. I’ve got several of her songs on my playlist, and her sister Martha together there’s so much does so good and I just love this girl, so Lucy is one of my favorite singers. Yes yes.

[@foghorn90leghorn73]

Angelina’s performance was superb and the emotion comes through. Still, Celine Dion’s performance was stellar and she did indeed deliver heartfelt emotions. The idea that only AJ can convey emotions, as some suggest, is nonsense. I’m a huge fan of AJ and follow her daily.

[@abjealva]

Angelina is a phenomenon, a gift from God!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@richardhobbs7107]

Once again Alan drags me through musical history kicking and screaming . . . . . . . . . . . . yet I stayed for some strange reason . . . . & enjoyed ! ! thanks ! rh

[@deniseperryman2814]

I will always think Angelina’s version is the best. because in my opinion it is. We have to remember she was only 10yrs old here . All the versions are Beautiful but Angelina always comes out on top. Love 💕 from Denise in Yorkshire England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👼👼👸🏻👸🏻🦶🦶👌😘😘😘👍

[@lordleonusa]

Tres Jolie

[@tamitatangoto5134]

Thank you 🥰

[@vlunceford]

I would love to see and hear Angelina sing La Vie En Rose again with a live band, now that her voice has matured. She becomes more amazing every year.

[@vlunceford]

I should add that I discovered Laura and Antoine several years ago. Their version has enthralled me.

[@jeanfrancoispeyrou8335]

la plus belle chanson jamais écrite, the most beautiful song ever

[@colleensavage4536]

Wonderful history of this Lovely song!

[@gailweatherall1215]

beautiful

[@mauriciocoste6047]

💙💙💙💙💙💜💜💜💜💜...Para angelina! XRHO.

[@colleensavage4536]

She's absolutely incredible!

[@olgablockmon7908]

Beautiful song! ❤❤❤❤

[@JaapFilius]

To me they are all different and each rendition has it's own charme. I wonder how it will sound when Angelina take this song on again because I am pretty sure her voice will fit better to the song now due to her age. By the way: keep also an eye on Lucy Thomas from your home country: She is not to compare with Angelina (that would be unfair to both Angelina and Lucy) but.... she is is very, very good as well in conveying the emotion of songs to her audience. Worth to watch. I do follow her as well and with as much joy as I follow Angelina.

[@thealanpapier]

Funnily enough in 2 weeks time, I am publishing a video where I feature both Lucy Thomas and Angelina. I compliment them both equally. AP

[@JaapFilius]

@@thealanpapier That's very nice. I am looking forward to that. Their voices couldn't be more different. I love both genres. But the vocal abilities from both Angelina and Lucy are beyond any expectation. I don't know why Lucy is less known as Angelina is, so I am thankful that you are paying attention to her as well.

[@thealanpapier]

@@JaapFilius I have a 'queue jumper' so Lucy T video will now be published June 24th

[@janicka348]

Edith Piaf byla jen jedna a to tak zustane❗️❤ Angelina ma také nádherný hlas..jeden z mala nadhernych🙏

[@dharmabum9119]

Thank you Alan for this interesting bit of history around the song. For those not familiar with Edith Piaf's music, you may recall the soldiers in in the film, Saving Private Ryan, in the scene near the end of the movie where they were preparing to defend the bridge. The guys are sitting on the bombed out steps in front of a building listening to her on the phonograph singing Tu Es Partout. Only one of the soldiers spoke french and he was translating each line to his comrades as she sang...

[@suepurcella7603]

Love ❤️ her

[@tanialelaj6327]

Celine Dion is fantastic, she had very, very good voice. You fill every song that she sang

[@sheilahill981]

Thank you Alan, I truly enjoyed our barefoot princess, I also like Celine so pure ❤️ thank you again.❤🇨🇦

[@lindalaw8368]

A lot of these were good. I prefer the song sung with a strong French accent in French. I think the language does it for me. Excellent video!

[@AnneTaylor-kk8ze]

Nobody does that song justice,only Edith Piaf

[@lulazeta8965]

THIS IS A GREAT VIDEO ON THE TOPIC. Such a collection of "virtuosos" and such a great analysis...'Angelina's heartfelt and sincere emotions' as Paul points out, is put out to the public and the public can tell...

[@jamesbirchley4732]

AJ definitely conveys the meaning and emotion of the lyrics beautifully.

[@user-wn4jk9cz2x]

every time she signgs this song, i got tears in my eyes

[@zgh46840]

Angelina was the only person that gave me chills when she sang.

[@stephenross3838]

Always enjoy your posts. You are amazing,Thankyou Alan Bless you

[@fande...Angelina]

As french I prefer when a no french speaker does effort to sing all this song in french even with some faults. I hope Angelina will do this effort when she'll come in France 🇫🇷😊❤

[@peterfraemohs7126]

Great presentation, thankyou Alan! Peter Fr~

[@nmolinaro62]

I'm surprised that Jane Morgan was not included here. She performed this beautifully, as she did with many Edith Piaf songs.

[@squidkid2]

Angelina's version lets the underlying beauty of the song shine through. She puts her voice at the service of the song. That is her genius.

[@StillYHWHs]

I really enjoyed hearing all the different versions of this song. All in one spot. Thank you for this video. This was a great song. There's 1 person you missed, Alejandra Guzman. She also did an awesome version. Much love❤

[@zbyszek9720]

Brawo Alan! Piękna reakcja! Cieszę się, że wróciłeś na swoją ścieżkę, jeśli chodzi o Angelinę! Pozdrawiam Zbyszek Italia

[@ositagordita8550]

Thank you. Btw, Celine is Canadian & speaks fluent French.

[@bobunger5]

I love what you do !

[@foulapaix1915]

Edith takes it all... no substitution.

[@usaneebeilles9510]

They/All are awesome! But as my point of view- The original isThe original. With respect. Angelina is an incredible talented person❤ She’s a miracle, 90%+ perfection in every areas (as saying, nobody’s perfect). She’s loved by many’s around the world. She’s still v young. Sooner or later, she’ll find that spot/place- that’s fitted only for her. I do believe in her talents & abilities. ❤and wish her only the best.

[@louisegogel7973]

Edith Piaf, Celine Dione, Andre Botticelli, Louis Armstrong, and Angelina!

[@EA-yd9vw]

As for "La Vie en rose", there's a very touching interpretation by the delightful Audrey Hepburn in Billy Wilder's 1954 film "Sabrina". In any case, thank you and bravo for this video as for all the others in your channel dedicated to Angelina Jordan.

[@andrewmclaughlin5163]

Just love her singing GINETTE

[@andrewhughes9278]

They all sang it and sang it well but without a shadow of a doubt the little sparrow was the best with Angelina,s version was a close second

[@lorrainerobitaille69]

Celine is from Montreal Canada ! She is French

[@larrypifer1103]

Again, she could sing the phone book and we would love it, she has us in her little hands at the moment.

[@MonaLisa-zz5cv]

The covers of this famous song are endless so I’m not here to complain about some other recordings not being featured in this informative video, but just to mention a few others. There is a jazz version by French singer “zaz” who is a fan of Piaf of course and sings many of her songs. I remember hearing a really good rendition by an American singer who lives in Europe called Rhiannon Giddens too. And lastly, though it’s not quite a cover, there is a recording of Piaf singing this song in Spanish, I believe in Mexico, which is cool. Thanks for the video!

[@fbjones7364]

Favorite is Lucy.

[@noramaegomez197]

Andrea Bocelli, Louis Armstrong, and Laura did Edith Piaf proud !🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹