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"La Vie en Rose" (1945) is a timeless French chanson composed by Louiguy with lyrics by Édith Piaf. Immortalized by Piaf’s emotive performance, it became a jazz standard. Louis Armstrong’s 1950 English version introduced it to global audiences, blending Parisian charm with New Orleans jazz.

"La Vie en Rose" is one of Édith Piaf’s signature songs, symbolizing post-war Parisian charm. Louis Armstrong’s 1950 jazz rendition introduced it globally, blending French chanson with American trumpet improvisation.

Louis Armstrong's 1950 interpretation popularized this Édith Piaf classic in the jazz world, blending French chanson with New Orleans trumpet stylings.

Louis Armstrong's 1950 recording introduced "La Vie en Rose" to anglophone audiences, blending New Orleans jazz trumpet with gravelly vocals. While not the original creator, his version became definitive for many listeners.

Originally written and popularized by Édith Piaf in post-war Paris, "La Vie en Rose" became a global sensation through Louis Armstrong's iconic 1950 jazz interpretation, blending French chanson with New Orleans-style trumpet.