Gilbert Bécaud

Gilbert Bécaud (French pronunciation: [ʒil.bɛːʁ be.ko], October 24th 1927 – December 18th 2001)Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 50. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. was a French singer, composer, pianist and actor, known as "Monsieur 100,000 Volts" for his energetic performances. His best-known hits are "Nathalie" and "Et maintenant", a 1961 release that became an English language hit as "What Now My Love". He remained a popular artist for nearly fifty years, identifiable in his dark blue suits, with a white shirt and "lucky tie"; blue with white polka dots. When asked to explain his gift he said, "A flower doesn't understand botany."Paris Match, No 2744 27, December 2001 His favourite venue was the Paris Olympia under the management of Bruno Coquatrix. He debuted there in 1954 and headlined in 1955, attracting 6,000 on his first night, three times the capacity.
Sandie Shaw's version of "What Now My Love" was released in November 1968Vinyl Album - Sandie Shaw - The Sandie Shaw Supplement - Pye - UKSandie Shaw – The Sandie Shaw Supplement (1968, Gatefold, Vinyl) - Discogs (Mono)Sandie Shaw – The Sandie Shaw Supplement (1968, Gatefold, Vinyl) - Discogs (Stereo)Tracks on The Sandie Shaw Supplement - Sandie Shaw (November 1968) | SecondHandSongs as the twelfth and final track of her fourth original album The Sandie Shaw Supplement.
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