Édith Piaf - Hymne À L'Amour (Hymn To Love) (1950) "Hymne à l'Amour," performed by Édith Piaf, is a deeply emotional ballad that has become a testament to the power of love. Released in 1950, it was inspired by Piaf's tragic love affair with French boxer Marcel Cerdan, who died in a plane crash in 1949. Piaf co-wrote the lyrics, expressing a devotion so intense that she declares a willingness to defy nature and face any calamity for her lover. The song's melody, crafted by Marguerite Monnot, Pia