Many of us recognize Edith Piaf’s signature voice on soaring tunes such as “La Vie En Rose” and “Non, je ne regrette rien”—melodies that surface regularly and inspire a haunting sense of nostalgia. Everything she felt, she sang. Everything she lived, she brought forward. Here, we will explore the tragedy behind the lyrics that made Edith Piaf France’s most celebrated entertainer. 1. She Had Another StoryFrom the very beginning, Edith Piaf knew how to make a dramatic entrance. Although her birth certificate said she was born at the Hospital Tenon in Paris, she had a different story to tell. On …