Edith Piaf, commonly known as 'The Little Sparrow', was a French singer, songwriter, cabaret performer and film actress. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest singers of all time and her singing style has been immensely influential on popular music. Piaf's career spanned from the 1930s to the 1960s and she was renowned for her powerful voice and emotional delivery. Her most famous songs include 'La Vie en Rose' and 'Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien'.