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Jacques Revaux

b. 1940

French songwriter

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About Jacques Revaux

Born 1940. Jacques Revaux is a French composer, songwriter and singer.

Jacques Abel Jules Revaud (; born 11 July 1940), known as Jacques Revaux , is a French songwriter, most famous for his 1968 writing collaboration with singer Claude François on the song "", whose text was reworked by Canadian singer-songwriter Paul Anka into the English language as "My Way", which was in turn a hit first recorded by Frank Sinatra. He co-founded Trema Records with Regis Talar. Revaux also wrote many hit songs for another French singing star, Michel Sardou.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Lycée Voltaire
Awards
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎; Knight of the Legion of Honour

People in Jacques Revaux's life

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Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jacques Revaux's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jacques Revaux?

French songwriter

When was Jacques Revaux born?

Jacques Revaux was born on 11 July 1940 in Azay-sur-Cher.

What is Jacques Revaux's occupation?

Jacques Revaux is a composer, songwriter and singer.

What nationality is Jacques Revaux?

Jacques Revaux is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacques Revaux

· Wikidata: Q507543

· DBpedia: Jacques Revaux

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