About Jean Vallée
Lived 1941 – 2014 (aged 72). Jean Vallée was a Belgian singer-songwriter and television presenter.
Jean Vallée (born Paul Goeders in Verviers on 2 October 1941 – 12 March 2014, Clermont-sur-Berwinne) was a Belgian songwriter and performer. Vallée was appointed Knight of the Order of the Crown by HM Albert II in 1999.
Career In 1967 Vallée represented Belgium in the Festival of Rio, where Jacques Brel was a member of the jury. He represented Belgium for the Eurovision Song Contest 1970 with "Viens l'oublier" finishing eighth. He participated a second time in the Eurovision Song Contest 1978 with "L'amour ça fait chanter la vie", ending up second behind the Israeli entry. At the time, it was Belgium's best ever Eurovision finish. It was surpassed eight years later in 1986.
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Who was Jean Vallée?
Belgian singer (1941-2014)
When was Jean Vallée born?
Jean Vallée was born on 2 October 1941 in Verviers.
When did Jean Vallée die?
Jean Vallée died on 12 March 2014 in Thimister-Clermont.
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Jean Vallée was a singer-songwriter and television presenter.
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Jean Vallée was Belgian.
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