La Vie En Rose (Bonus Track) Lyrics
Louis Armstrong
Lyrics
Hold me close and hold me fast
The magic spell you cast, this is la vie en rose
When you kiss me heaven sighs
And though I close my eyes I see la vie en rose
When you press me to your heart
I'm in a world apart, a world where roses bloom
And when you speak angels sing from above
Everyday words seems, to turn into love songs
Give your heart and soul to me
And life will always be la vie en rose
Song & Lyrics Facts
“La Vie en Rose” is a popular French song originally composed by Louiguy and Édith Piaf in 1945. It was later covered by Louis Armstrong in 1950, released as a single on the Columbia label.
The album it appeared on was ‘The Best of the Decca Years Volume 1’. The lyrics were written by Edith Piaf and the music was composed by Louiguy. Armstong's version featured his own jazz band which included Barney Bigard on clarinet, Trummy Young on trombone, Billy Kyle on piano, Arvell Shaw on bass and Barrett Deems on drums. The track has become one of Armstrong's most famous recordings and an international standard. His rendition of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. The original French lyrics have since been translated to many languages across the globe. In the English language, Armstrong's version of the song features the iconic line "Hold me close and tell me you love me". This classic track continues to be widely recognised and enjoyed today.