Artist
French singer, composer and actor. He was born 24 October 1927 in Toulon, France and died 18 December 2001 in Paris, France.
Known as Monsieur 100,000 Volts for his energetic performances. His best-known hit is probably "Et Maintenant", a 1961 release that became an English language hit after being translated into "What Now My Love". Many of his songs were huge worldwide hits "Je t'appartiens" (in english "Let it be me"), "Le jour où la pluie viendra" (in english "The day the rains came", in deutsch "Am Tag als der Regen kam"), "Seul sur son étoile" (in English "It must be him"), "September Morn" and "Love on the rocks" co-written with Neil Diamond. He first composed songs for Edith Piaf, Yves Montand, Jean Sablon, Dalida, Charles Aznavour and was sung by Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, Marlene Dietrich, Shirley Bassey, Bob Dylan, Juliette Gréco, Willie Nelson, Patricia Kaas etc.
Tracks
1
La Corrida
2
Le Pianiste De Varsovie
3
Les Marches De Provence
4
Alors, Raconte...
5
Si, Si, Si, La Vie Est Belle
6
Le Pays D'o U Je Viens
7
Le Marchand De Ballons
8
Mon Coeur Eclate
9
Toi L'oiseau
10
Dis-Moi Que Je Suis
11
Quelle Joie
12
Je T'ai Ouvert Les Yeux
13
Ca Claque
14
Passe Ton Chemin
15
Je Veux Te Dire Adieu
16
Mes Mains
17
Je T'appartiens
18
La Ballade De Baladins
19
C' Etait Mon Copain
20
Les Croix
