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About Claude François
Claude François came into the limelight in 1962 when he released his song titled "Belle Belle Belle" which was a cover of Everly Brothers’ "Teen Teen Teen". Throughout his over 15 years in the music industry, he recorded lots of hit songs including "Le Téléphone Pleure".
As a Songwriter
The French singer was also known for his writing abilities. He was one of the writers of Jacques Revaux’s "Comme d'habitude" which was made popular by American singer Frank Sinatra with his version entitled "My Way".
He also contributed to the lyrics of "Parce que je t'aime mon enfant" which was translated into English by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter in their song "My Boy".
Family
He was raised by his parents Lucia Mazzeï and Aimé François alongside a sister called Josette. His 1960 marriage to singer Janet Woollacott lasted for seven years.
Achievements
His "Le Téléphone Pleure" song peaked at the 35th position on the UK Singles Chart.
Death
François was electrocuted after he attempted to fix one of the lights in his apartment in Paris.
Trivia
French politician Valéry Giscard d'Estaing likened him to The Beatles band.
He headlined a show at the famous Paris Olympia in 1963.
In 1971, he collapsed while performing on stage.
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F.A.Q. about Claude François
When is his birthday?
Claude François's birthday is on February 1, 1939.
In how many days is his birthday?
Claude François's birthday is in 282 days
How old was Claude François when he died?
He was 39 years old.
When did he die?
He died in March 11, 1978.
How old would he be today?
Claude François would be 85 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Claude François from?
He was born in Ismaïlia, Egypt.