éeacute;dith 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. Among her most famous songs are "La vie en rose" (1946), "Hymne l'amour" (1949), "Milord" (1959), "Non, je ne regrette rien" (1960).