Gilbert Bécaud
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Gilbert Bécaud
With “Et maintenant”, the French chansonnier released a song in 1961 that also became widely known internationally as “What Now My Love”. Since the early 1950s, Bécaud shaped French pop music with his distinctive voice and characteristic stage presence. His works have been adapted by numerous artists and remain part of many music archives to this day.
Gilbert Bécaud – Background & Discography
Active between the 1950s and 1980s, Gilbert Bécaud released a wide range of studio albums and singles, including German-language recordings. Among his best-known songs are “Nathalie”, “Je t’appartiens” and “L’important c’est la rose”. Releases appeared on labels such as La Voix de Son Maître and EMI. His repertoire includes chansons, pop and international adaptations, which is why Bécaud remains present in various language areas to this day.
Gilbert Bécaud on vinyl – the key releases in our shop
The selection includes early recordings with Mes Mains/ Donne-moi (Schellack), while Dich liebe ich (7'' Vinyl) showcases a German-language version from his extensive catalogue. The single La Chine (7'' Vinyl) documents his work in the late 1970s.
The selection is aimed at listeners who want to discover Bécaud’s versatility between French chanson and international versions.
- Genre: Chanson, Pop
- Origin: France
- Active: 1950s–1980s
- Notable: Numerous recordings in several language versions, international cover versions
