Non, je ne regrette rien 1956
Also known as “No Regrets
Song by Édith Piaf
Language French
Released 1960
Composer(s) Charles Dumont
Lyricist(s) Michel Vaucaire
“Non, je ne regrette rien” meaning “No, I regret nothing”) is a French song composed by Charles Dumont, with lyrics by Michel Vaucaire. It was written in 1956, and is best known through Édith Piaf’s 1960 recording, which spent seven weeks atop the French Singles & Airplay Reviews chart.
The composer Charles Dumont tells in the book Edith Piaf, Opinions publiques, by Bernard Marchois (TF1 Editions 1995), that Michel Vaucaire’s original title was “Non, je ne trouverai rien” (No, I will not find anything) and that the song was meant for the popular French singer Rosalie Dubois. But, thinking of Edith, he changed the title to “Non, je ne regrette rien” (No, I do not regret anything).
Other recordings
The song has been recorded by other performers, including:
Piaf herself recorded an English version, titled No Regrets.
Shirley Bassey in 1965, (reaching No. 39 on the UK charts) and on the album Love Songs.
Karen Akers on her 1981 album “Presenting Karen Akers”.
Bad Boys Blue in 1989, on album “The Fifth” recorded an English version titled No Regrets.
The rock band Half Man Half Biscuit recorded a 1991 English version titled No Regrets.
La Toya Jackson in her 1992 Moulin Rouge revue Formidable.
Mireille Mathieu sang the song on “Stars 90” in 1993.
Emmylou Harris contributed an English version to the 1994 multi-artist “Tribute to Edith Piaf” album.
Elaine Paige on 1994 album Piaf, released to coincide with her portrayal of the lead character in the play of the same name.
Brazilian singer Cássia Eller in 2001 Acústico MTV album.
Vicky Leandros on her 2010 album “Zeitlos” (Timeless) sung in German with the title “Nein, ich bereue nichts” .
Cajun band Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys on their 2011 album Grand Isle.
Dina Garipova at the singing competition The Voice – in December 2012[6]
Raquel Bitton sang “No Regrets” in the film “Piaf..Her story..Her songs” and CD “Raquel Bitton sings Edith Piaf”
Frances McDormand sang the song during a scene of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted.
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