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André Dassary was a French tenor and actor who was born on December 4, 1912, in the city of Biarritz, France. He was the son of a Basque father and a Corsican mother, and he grew up in a family that was passionate about music. From a young age, Dassary showed a natural talent for singing, and he began performing in public at the age of 16. Dassary's early career was marked by a series of successes in the world of classical music. He made his debut at the Paris Opera in 1935, and he quickly became known for his powerful voice and his ability to convey emotion through his singing. He also performed in a number of other prestigious venues, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and the Opéra-Comique. In addition to his work as a classical singer, Dassary also became a popular performer in the world of French chanson. He recorded a number of hit songs, including "Adieu, Venise provençale" and "Le Temps des cerises," which became enduring classics of the French popular music canon. Dassary's career was interrupted by the outbreak of World War II, during which he served in the French army. After the war, he resumed his career as a singer and actor, and he continued to perform in both classical and popular genres. He also appeared in a number of films, including the 1952 comedy "Le Plaisir" and the 1956 drama "La Loi des rues." Throughout his career, Dassary received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of music. In 1953, he was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for his recording of "Le Temps des cerises," and he was also awarded the Legion of Honor, one of France's highest honors, in recognition of his achievements as a performer. Despite his many successes, Dassary's career was not without its challenges. In the 1960s, he faced criticism from some quarters for his support of the French colonial government in Algeria, which was engaged in a brutal conflict with Algerian nationalists seeking independence. Dassary's political views were controversial, and they led to a decline in his popularity in some circles. Despite these challenges, Dassary continued to perform and record music throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He remained a beloved figure in the world of French music until his death on July 7, 1987, at the age of 74. Today, he is remembered as one of the greatest tenors of his generation, and his recordings and performances continue to be celebrated by music lovers around the world.

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