History Music / ClaudeFrancois

Born in Ismaïlia, [[UsefulNotes/ModernEgypt Egypt]] to a French father and an Italian mother, he is a strong contender for most famous French singer of TheSixties and TheSeventies (the reach of his appeal nationwide has been compared to that of the [[Music/TheBeatles Beatlemania]] for the UK) and certainly was the leading figure during the heyday of French {{Disco}}. His first hit was "Belles, belles, belles" in 1962.

Born in Ismaïlia, [[UsefulNotes/ModernEgypt Egypt]] to a French father and an Italian mother, he is a strong contender for most famous French singer of TheSixties and TheSeventies (the reach of his appeal nationwide has been compared to that of the [[Music/TheBeatles Beatlemania]] for the UK) and certainly was the leading figure during the heyday of French {{Disco}}.

He co-wrote the lyrics and/or composed the music of a number of songs that wound up [[invoked]]CoveredUp in the USA, including "Comme d'habitude" (composed by Jacques Revaux and himself), which is none other than the original version of "Music/MyWay" by Music/FrankSinatra, and "Parce que je t'aime mon enfant", the original version of "My Boy" by Music/ElvisPresley.

Born in Ismaïlia, [[UsefulNotes/ModernEgypt Egypt]] to a French father and an Italian mother, he is a strong contender for most famous French singer of TheSeventies (the reach of his appeal nationwide has been compared to that of the [[Music/TheBeatles Beatlemania]] for the UK) and certainly was the leading figure during the heyday of French {{Disco}}.

He was planning to export himself to the USA in 1978, but that wasn't to be. While taking a bath, he noticed that a light fixture was not straight on the wall, tried to straighten it (while being wet) and was electrocuted. He died at age 39.

* FanNickname: He was famously nicknamed "Cloclo".

Born in Ismaïlia, [[UsefulNotes/ModernEgypt Egypt]] to a French father and an Italian mother, and nicknamed "Cloclo", he is a strong contender for most famous French singer of TheSeventies (the reach of his appeal nationwide has been compared to that of the [[Music/TheBeatles Beatlemania]] for the UK) and certainly was the leading figure during the heyday of French {{Disco}}.

Claude Antoine Marie François (February 1, 1939 – March 11, 1978) was a French SingerSongwriter, composer, music producer, drummer and dancer of French and Italian descent.

Born in Ismaïlia, [[UsefulNotes/ModernEgypt Egypt]], and nicknamed "Cloclo", he is a strong contender for most famous French singer of TheSeventies (the reach of his appeal nationwide has been compared to that of the [[Music/TheBeatles Beatlemania]] for the UK) and certainly was the leading figure during the heyday of French {{Disco}}.

He co-wrote the lyrics and/or composed the music of a number of songs that wound up [[invoked]]CoveredUp in the USA, including "Comme d'habitude" (composed by Jacques Revaux and himself), the original version of "Music/MyWay" by Music/FrankSinatra and "Parce que je t'aime mon enfant", the original version of "My Boy" by Music/ElvisPresley).

Born in Ismaïlia, [[UsefulNotes/ModernEgypt Egypt]], and nicknamed "Cloclo", he is a strong contender for most famous French singer of TheSeventies (the reach of his appeal nationwide has been compared to that of the [[Music/TheBeatles Beatlemania]] for the UK) and certainly was the leading figure during the heyday of French {{Disco}}. He co-wrote the lyrics of a number of songs, including "Comme d'habitude" (composed by Jacques Revaux and himself), the original version of "My Way" ([[Music/MyWay reprised in the US]] with much success by Music/FrankSinatra), and composed the music of "Parce que je t'aime mon enfant", the original version of "My Boy" (which was reprised by Music/ElvisPresley).

Born in Ismaïlia, [[UsefulNotes/ModernEgypt Egypt]], and nicknamed "Cloclo", he is a strong contender for most famous French singer of TheSeventies (the reach of his appeal nationwide has been compared to that of the [[Music/TheBeatles Beatlemania]] for the UK) and certainly was the leading figure during the heyday of French {{Disco}}. He co-wrote the lyrics of a number of his songs, including "Comme d'habitude" (composed by Jacques Revaux and himself), the original version of "My Way" ([[Music/MyWay reprised in the US]] with much success by Music/FrankSinatra), and composed the music of "Parce que je t'aime mon enfant", the original version of "My Boy" (which was reprised by Music/ElvisPresley).

Born in Ismaïlia, UsefulNotes/{{Egypt}}, and nicknamed "Cloclo", he is a strong contender for most famous French singer of TheSeventies (the reach of his appeal nationwide has been compared to that of the [[Music/TheBeatles Beatlemania]] for the UK) and certainly was the leading figure during the heyday of French {{Disco}}. He co-wrote the lyrics of a number of his songs, including "Comme d'habitude" (composed by Jacques Revaux and himself), the original version of "My Way" ([[Music/MyWay reprised in the US]] with much success by Music/FrankSinatra), and composed the music of "Parce que je t'aime mon enfant", the original version of "My Boy" (which was reprised by Music/ElvisPresley).

Born in Ismaïlia, UsefulNotes/{{Egypt}}, and nicknamed "Cloclo", he is a strong contender for most famous French singer of TheSeventies (the reach of his appeal nationwide has been compared to that of the [[Music/TheBeatles Beatlemania]] for the UK) and certainly was the leading figure at the height of French {{Disco}}. He co-wrote the lyrics of a number of his songs, including "Comme d'habitude" (composed by Jacques Revaux and himself), the original version of "My Way" ([[Music/MyWay reprised in the US]] with much success by Music/FrankSinatra), and composed the music of "Parce que je t'aime mon enfant", the original version of "My Boy" (which was reprised by Music/ElvisPresley).

Claude Antoine Marie François (February 1, 1939 – March 11, 1978) was a French pop and {{Disco}} SingerSongwriter, composer, music producer, drummer and dancer of French and Italian descent.

Born in Ismaïlia, UsefulNotes/{{Egypt}}, and nicknamed "Cloclo", he is a strong contender for most famous French singer of TheSeventies (the reach of his appeal nationwide has been compared to that of the [[Music/TheBeatles Beatlemania]] for the UK). He co-wrote the lyrics of a number of his songs, including "Comme d'habitude" (composed by Jacques Revaux and himself), the original version of "My Way" ([[Music/MyWay reprised in the US]] with much success by Music/FrankSinatra), and composed the music of "Parce que je t'aime mon enfant", the original version of "My Boy" (which was reprised by Music/ElvisPresley).

Claude Antoine Marie François (February 1, 1939 – March 11, 1978) was a French pop and {{disco}} SingerSongwriter, composer, music producer, drummer and dancer of French and Italian descent.

* ChorusGirls: Inspired by shows he saw in UsefulNotes/LasVegas, Claude François surrounded himself with four, then five, then six female dancers (most often for {{fanservice}} considering their outfits) when performing for music videos and concerts. The roster often changed as there were 30 of them, and they were nicknamed "Claudettes".

* ChorusGirls: Inspired by shows he saw in UsefulNotes/LasVegas, Claude François surrounded himself with four, then five, then six female dancers (most often for {{fanservice}}) when performing for music videos and concerts. The roster often changed as there were 30 of them, and they were nicknamed "Claudettes".

Also among his other most famous songs, which are major staples of retro nightclubbing and wedding parties still to this day, are "Le Téléphone Pleure", "Le lundi au soleil", "Magnolias for Ever", "Alexandrie Alexandra" and "Cette année là".

Also among his most famous songs, which are major staples of retro nightclubbing and wedding parties still to this day, are "Le Téléphone Pleure", "Le lundi au soleil", "Magnolias for Ever", "Alexandrie Alexandra" and "Cette année là".

He died at age 39 in 1978. While taking a bath, he noticed that a light fixture was not straight on the wall, tried to straighten it (while being wet) and was electrocuted.

Born in Ismaïlia, UsefulNotes/{{Egypt}}, and nicknamed "Cloclo", he is a strong contender for most famous French singer of TheSeventies (the reach of his appeal nationwide has been compared to that of the [[Music/TheBeatles Beatlemania]] for the UK). He co-wrote the lyrics of a number of his songs, including "Comme d'habitude" (composed by Jacques Revaux and himself), the original version of "Music/MyWay" (reprised in the US with much success by Music/FrankSinatra), and composed the music of "Parce que je t'aime mon enfant", the original version of "My Boy" (which was reprised by Music/ElvisPresley).

Claude Antoine Marie François (February 1, 1939 – March 11, 1978) was a French pop and {{disco}} SingerSongwriter, composer, music producer, drummer and dancer.

Born in Ismaïlia, (UsefulNotes/{{Egypt}}, and nicknamed "Cloclo", he is a strong contender for most famous French singer of TheSeventies (the reach of his appeal nationwide has been compared to that of the [[Music/TheBeatles Beatlemania]] for the UK). He co-wrote the lyrics of a number of his songs, including "Comme d'habitude" (composed by Jacques Revaux and himself), the original version of "Music/MyWay" (reprised in the US with much success by Music/FrankSinatra), and composed the music of "Parce que je t'aime mon enfant", the original version of "My Boy" (which was reprised by Music/ElvisPresley).

Nicknamed "Cloclo", he is a strong contender for most famous French singer of TheSeventies (the reach of his appeal nationwide has been compared to that of the [[Music/TheBeatles Beatlemania]] for the UK). He co-wrote the lyrics of a number of his songs, including "Comme d'habitude" (composed by Jacques Revaux and himself), the original version of "Music/MyWay" (reprised in the US with much success by Music/FrankSinatra), and composed the music of "Parce que je t'aime mon enfant", the original version of "My Boy" (which was reprised by Music/ElvisPresley).

Perhaps the most famous French singer of TheSeventies (the reach of his appeal nationwide has been compared to that of the [[Music/TheBeatles Beatlemania]] for the UK), he co-wrote the lyrics of "Comme d'habitude" (composed by Jacques Revaux and himself), the original version of "Music/MyWay" (reprised in the US with much success by Music/FrankSinatra), and composed the music of "Parce que je t'aime mon enfant", the original version of "My Boy" (which was reprised by Music/ElvisPresley).

Also among his most famous songs, which are major staples of retro nightclubbing and weddings still to this day, are "Le Téléphone Pleure", "Le lundi au soleil", "Magnolias for Ever", "Alexandrie Alexandra" and "Cette année là".

Also among his most famous songs, which are major staples of retro nightclubbing and weddings, are "Le Téléphone Pleure", "Le lundi au soleil", "Magnolias for Ever", "Alexandrie Alexandra" and "Cette année là".