Claude François
French pop singer, songwriter and dancer (1939–1978)
1939 — 1978
Quick Facts
Profession
French pop singer, songwriter and dancer (1939–1978)
Born
February 1, 1939
Died
1978 (age ~39)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
photographer, actor, singer
FranceBorn in IsmailiaDied in 16th arrondissement of Paris
1939
Born in Ismailia (1939-02-01)
1953
EducationStudied at Lycée Français du Caire (1953–1954)
1978
Died in 16th arrondissement of Paris
About
Claude Antoine Marie François, also known by the nickname Cloclo, was a French pop singer, composer, songwriter, record producer, drummer and dancer. François co-wrote the lyrics of "Comme d'habitude", the original version of "My Way", and composed the music of "Parce que je t'aime mon enfant", the original version of "My Boy". Among his other famous songs are "Le Téléphone Pleure", "Le lundi au soleil", "Magnolias for Ever" and "Alexandrie Alexandra". He also enjoyed considerable success with French-language versions of English-language songs, including "Belles! Belles! Belles!", "Cette année là" and "Je vais à Rio".
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Who is Claude François?+
Claude Antoine Marie François, also known by the nickname Cloclo, was a French pop singer, composer, songwriter, record producer, drummer and dancer. François co-wrote the lyrics of "Comme d'habitude", the original version of "My Way", and composed the music of "Parce que je t'aime mon enfant", the
What does the name Claude mean?+
The name Claude means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Claude François born?+
Claude François was born on February 1, 1939.
When did Claude François die?+
Claude François died in 1978, at approximately 39 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Claude is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Claude — February 1, 1939
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Legend.
— anon
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