Charles Trenet, born Louis Charles Auguste Claude Trenet on May 18, 1913, in Narbonne, France, was a highly influential French singer-songwriter and composer known for his poetic lyrics and distinctive voice. His career spanned several decades, beginning in the 1930s and continuing until his death in 2001. Trenet's music was a blend of jazz, chanson française, and the avant-garde. He is best known for his iconic song
... MoreCharles Trenet, born Louis Charles Auguste Claude Trenet on May 18, 1913, in Narbonne, France, was a highly influential French singer-songwriter and composer known for his poetic lyrics and distinctive voice. His career spanned several decades, beginning in the 1930s and continuing until his death in 2001. Trenet's music was a blend of jazz, chanson française, and the avant-garde. He is best known for his iconic song "La Mer," which has been covered by many artists and translated into several languages. The song epitomizes Trenet's style with its evocative lyrics and memorable melody.
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