Claude François
Claude Antoine Marie François (1 February 1939 – 11 March 1978), also known by the nickname Cloclo, was a French pop singer, composer, songwriter, music producer, drummer and dancer. François co-wrote the lyrics of "Comme d'habitude" (composed by Jacques Revaux and himself), 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 most famous songs are "Le Téléphone Pleure", "Le lundi au soleil", "Magnolias for Ever", "Alexandrie Alexandra" and "Cette année là".
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| Full name at birth | Claude François
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| Claim to fame | "Comme d`habitude" (the original version of "My Way")
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| Date of birth | 1 February 1939
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| Place of birth | Ismailia, Egypt
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| Date of death | 11 March 1978
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| Age | 39 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Paris, France
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| Cause of death | Electrocuted
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| Occupation | Musician, singer, songwriter, producer, editor in chief
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| Height | 5' 8¼" (173 cm)
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Claude François is known for his role in the film French Girl (2024) as performer: "Laisse une Chance à notre Amour" (Now is the Time).
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