Claude François

Singer, Musical Artist

1939 – 1978

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Who was Claude François?

Claude Antoine Marie François, also known by the nickname Cloclo, was a French pop singer, songwriter and dancer.

François wrote and composed "Comme d'habitude", the original version of "My Way" and "Parce que je t'aime mon enfant", the original version of "My Boy". Some of his most famous songs are "Le lundi au soleil", "Magnolias for Ever" and "Alexandrie Alexandra".

François sold some 70 million records during his career and was about to embark for the U.S. when he accidentally electrocuted himself in March 1978 at age 39. Former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing is quoted as saying Claude François was, to him, the equivalent of The Beatles.

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Born
Feb 1, 1939
Ismaïlia
Also known as
  • Claude Francois
  • Claude Francoise
  • François, Claude
  • Cloclo
Parents
Spouses
Nationality
  • France
Profession
Died
Mar 11, 1978
Paris

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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