(Dec. 19, 1915 - Oct. 10, 1963) Edith Piaf was one of France's most loved singers and a national icon. Her music reflected her tragic life, with her speciality being the poignant ballad presented with a heartbreaking voice. The most famous songs performed by Edith Piaf were La vie en rose (1946), Milord (1959), and Non, je ne regrette rien (1960).