Padam, padam... explained
"Padam, padam..." is a song originally released in 1951 by Édith Piaf. It was written for her by Henri Contet (lyrics) and Norbert Glanzberg (music).[1] [2] [3]
Composition
It is a waltz.[4] The song has been described as "maddeningly catchy".[5]
The person singing the song experiences a music-related memory. She describes how a certain melody evokes in her memories of a former lover.[6]
Track listings
7-inch EP EMI Columbia ESRF 1023 (1954, France)
- "Padam padam..." (3:17)
- "Jézébel" (3:07)
- "Mariage" (4:16)
- "Les amants de Venise" (3:10)[7] [8]
Cover versions
The song was covered, among others, by Tony Martin,[9] [10] Mireille Mathieu, Michael Heltau, Chimène Badi, Patricia Kaas and Ann Christy. Another cover in 1988 was sung together by members of Italian bands Litfiba, Violet Eves, and Moda.In 2023, Yeong Taek SEO(Ténor), a member of Forténa(the Korean crossover group), covered this song.
References
Notes and References
- Book: Carolyn Burke. No Regrets: The Life of Edith Piaf. April 2012. Chicago Review Press. 978-1-61374-395-9. 153–.
Book: Carolyn Burke. Piaf - Uma Vida. 27 February 2012. Leya. 978-85-8044-468-1. 189–.
- Book: Willie Robertson. Michael Ball - The Biography. 5 March 2015. John Blake Publishing. 978-1-78418-366-0. 103–.
- Book: Lázaro Droznes. No, no regrets. 28 June 2017. UNITEXTO. Digital Publishing. 978-1-5475-0607-1. 36–.
- Web site: Edith Piaf's 10 Best Songs. Thought Co.. Megan Romer. 2017-05-04. 2017-11-07.
- Book: Film Review. 2007. Orpheus Pub..
- Web site: Padam, Padam by Edith Piaf. MUSIC TO BED (MUZIEK AAN BEN). 2017-06-21. 2017-11-07.
- Web site: Edith Piaf - Padam Padam ... at Discogs. . 2017-11-07.
- Web site: ultratop.be - Edith Piaf - Padam... padam. . 2017-11-07.
- Web site: Tony Martin (3) - Padam ... Padam ... at Discogs. . 2017-11-07.
- Book: Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. Billboard. 6 December 1952. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. 18–. 0006-2510.
