Claude François

Claude Antoine Marie François (klod ɑ̃twan maʁi fʁɑ̃swa; February 01, 1939 – March 11, 1978), also known by the nickname Cloclo, was a French pop singer, songwriter, composer, producer, drummer, and dancer. François co-wrote and co-composed "Comme d'habitude", the original version of "My Way", with Gilles Thibaut and Jacques Revaux, respectively. He also composed the music of and "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".

François sold around 70 million records during his career (and after his death) and was about to embark for the U.S. when he was accidentally electrocuted in March 1978 at age 39^[1]. Former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing is quoted as saying Claude François was, to him, "The equivalent of The Beatles, meaning the great talent of a generation,"^[2]^[3].

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References

↑ "French film festival City of Lights, City of Angels kicks off Monday", LA Times, February 03, 2012. Retrieved on January 16, 2017.
↑ France Remembers Claude François. The Arts Desk (February 13, 2012). Retrieved on January 16, 2017.
↑ Error on call to Template:cite book: Parameter title must be specifiedPernez, Pierre{{#if: | {{{author2}}} (2013). {{#if: | {{{editor2}}} (French). City Editions.

MALE MUSICIANS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF SING
\| Adam Buxton \| Afrojack \| Antônio Carlos Jobim \| Antonio Vivaldi \| Arthur Johnston \| Bernie Taupin \| Benny Blanco \| Cat Stevens \| Christopher Cross \| Claude François \| Dave Bassett \| David Bowie \| Donovan \| Drake \| Dwele \| Elton John \| Ennio Morricone \| Garth Jennings \| Gerry Rafferty \| Greg Kurstin \| Harvey Mason Jr. \| Irving Berlin \| Jack White \| Jacques Revaux \| Jay-Z \| Jesse Shatkin \| Joby Talbot \| John Legend \| Johnny Burke \| Kanye West \| Leonard Cohen \| Luciano Pavarotti \| Maino \| Max Martin \| Michael Jackson \| Paul Anka \| Paul McCartney \| Polow da Don \| Robbie van Leeuwen \| Rod Argent \| Ryan Tedder \| Seal \| Shellback \| Sir Mix-a-Lot \| Stevie Wonder \| Swizz Beatz \| Tiki Pasillas \| Uwe Schmidt \| Vybz Kartel \|
FEMALE MUSICIANS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF SING
\| Ariana Grande \| Beverly Ross \| Beyoncé \| Cyndi Lauper \| Dolly Parton \| Ewa Farna \| Jennifer Hudson \| Katy Perry \| Kyary Pamyu Pamyu \| Lady Gaga \| Nicki Minaj \| Sia \| Taylor Swift \| Tori Kelly \|
NON-BINARY MUSICIANS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF SING
\| Sam Smith \|
MUSIC GROUPS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF SING
\| Crazy Town \| Da Internz \| Dave Brubeck Quartet \| Digital Underground \| Gipsy Kings \| Las Ketchup \| Major Lazer \| Men Without Hats \| Queen \| The Spencer Davis Group (Steve Winwood) \| Van Halen \| Wham! \|
MUSICIANS AND MUSIC GROUPS ASSOCIATED WITH SING PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL
\| Aerosmith \| David Guetta \| Deee-Lite \| DJ Khaled \| Ed Sheeran \| Eminem \| Katy Perry \| Ludacris \| M.I.A. \| Panic! at the Disco \| Paul McCartney \| Pharrell Williams \| Rick Ross \| Snoop Dogg \| T-Pain \| Usher \|
MUSICIANS ASSOCIATED WITH MISCELLANEOUS SING MATERIAL
\| Lady Gaga \|

[1] "French film festival City of Lights, City of Angels kicks off Monday", LA Times, February 03, 2012. Retrieved on January 16, 2017.

[2] France Remembers Claude François. The Arts Desk (February 13, 2012). Retrieved on January 16, 2017.

[3] Error on call to Template:cite book: Parameter title must be specifiedPernez, Pierre{{#if: | {{{author2}}} (2013). {{#if: | {{{editor2}}} (French). City Editions.

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