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1947 song by Édith Piaf

For other uses, see La Vie en rose (disambiguation).

"La Vie en rose" (French for 'Life in pink'; pronounced[laviɑ̃ʁoz]) is the signature song of popular French singer Édith Piaf, written in 1945,^[1] popularized in 1946, and released as a single in 1947.

The song became very popular in the United States in 1950, when seven versions reached the Billboard charts. These recordings were made by Tony Martin, Paul Weston, Bing Crosby (recorded 22 June 1950),^[2]Ralph Flanagan, Victor Young, Dean Martin, and Louis Armstrong.^[3]

A version in 1977 by Grace Jones was also a successful international hit.^[4]

Background and release

The song's title can be translated as "Life in happy hues", "Life seen through rose-coloured glasses", or "Life in rosy hues"; its literal meaning is "Life in Pink."^[5]

The lyrics of "La Vie en rose" were written by Édith Piaf for music composed by Lo