Gilbert Bécaud was a renowned French singer, composer, and actor, whose career spanned several decades from the 1950s until his death in 2001. Known affectionately as "Monsieur 100,000 Volts" for his dynamic stage presence and energetic performance style, Bécaud was a prolific artist who left an indelible mark on French chanson. He wrote or co-wrote many of his own hits, often collaborating with lyricist Pierre Delan
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