In 1946, Edith Piaf writes perhaps one last "I love you" to her famous lover, Yves Montand.
- Telegram from Edith Piaf to Yves Montand.
- One page.
- In French.
- 18 cm x 10.5 cm.
- April 18, 1946.
- Germany, Fribourg.
- Good condition of conservation.
- Unique piece.
14 FRIBOURG EN BREISGAU 559 15 18 1150
ARRIVERAI IN VOITURE SAMEDI APRÈS-MIDI T´AIME *
EDITH PIAF
(*) which can be translated as:
I'LL ARRIVE BY CAR ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON I LOVE YOU
On the back: YVES MONTAND, 26 RUE DE BERRI PARIS
Sometimes an autographed document, even from a famous person, seems to have nothing special about it. But, as always, it is in the details, in a date or a word, that the magic works. That is what happened with this telegram.
Who doesn't know Edith Piaf? Piaf is a French icon. Her songs are the ultimate symbol of French romanticism, Paris, and French Art de Vivre: La vie en rose, L'hymne à l'amour, Mon Dieu, etc., are classics of classics. If you've never heard of her, go to YouTube to learn about this world heritage. She's a bit like the Brazilian Tom Jobim or the American Frank Sinatra, the English John Lennon, etc.
Piaf is also known for her love stories. Many. Intense. Among the most famous lovers she had were Marcel Cerdan, a world champion boxer who died in a tragic plane crash, and Yves Montand, one of the leading French singers and actors after World War II, from the generation of Brigitte Bardot, Alain Delon, etc. An immensely popular figure, a tireless seducer who later had an affair with Marilyn Monroe, Yves Montand met Edith Piaf when he was only twenty years old, and was opening for her shows at the Moulin Rouge. This collaboration in Paris continued with a tour and a romance, from 1944 to 1946. One of the great love stories of the 20th century.
In 1945, Christie's sold the emotional break-up letter Piaf sent to Montand on October 30, 1945, in which she explains that he may be too young for her. Biographers claim that jealousy was actually the main reason.
This telegram, from April 1946, proves that the two lovers met even after the breakup, and still had many feelings, even if Piaf's (JE) T'AIME may have been just a great sign of affection.
I then discovered that Montand had sent another telegram to put an end to this story, writing: “I beg not to meet me again – You may be right – I am too young for you.”
In short, it is very likely that this telegram was the last message with an “I love you” that Montand received from Piaf.
