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France

 

Francis Lemarque was a French singer and songwriter who was born on November 25, 1917, in Paris, France. He was the son of a French mother and a Spanish father, and he grew up in a working-class neighborhood in Paris. Lemarque's father was a musician, and he encouraged his son to pursue a career in music. Lemarque began his musical career as a singer in the 1930s, performing in cabarets and music halls in Paris. He also worked as a songwriter, writing songs for other singers. In 1945, he had his first big hit with the song "Marjolaine," which was recorded by the popular French singer Yves Montand. Over the next few years, Lemarque continued to write songs for other singers, including Edith Piaf and Juliette Greco. He also began to record his own songs, and in 1950, he had a hit with the song "Bal, petit bal," which became a classic of French chanson. Lemarque's music was characterized by its poetic lyrics and its blend of French and Spanish influences. He often wrote about the lives of ordinary people, and his songs were popular with working-class audiences. In the 1950s and 1960s, Lemarque continued to record and perform, and he became one of the most popular singers in France. He also continued to write songs for other singers, including Jacques Brel and Charles Aznavour. Some of Lemarque's most famous songs include "A Paris," "La Belle Vie," and "Quand un Soldat." His music has been covered by many other artists over the years, and his songs continue to be popular in France and around the world. Lemarque died on April 20, 2002, at the age of 84. He left behind a legacy of beautiful music that continues to be celebrated by fans of French chanson.

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