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Gilbert Becaud
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Gilbert Becaud
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Gilbert Bécaud (Toulon, October 24, 1927 - Paris, December 18, 2001) was a French singer, composer and actor. His nickname was "Monsieur 100,000 Volts" for his energetic performances. His most famous hit in the Netherlands is "Nathalie" (1964), a love song, but also a disguised protest against communism. In America "Et maintenant" (1961) has become known in the English version - "What Now My Love".
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Gilbert Bécaud (Toulon, 24 oktober 1927 – Parijs, 18 december 2001) was een Frans zanger, componist en acteur. Zijn bijnaam was "Monsieur 100.000 Volts" vanwege zijn energieke optredens. Zijn bekendste hit in Nederland is "Nathalie" (1964), een liefdeslied, maar ook een verkapt protest tegen het communisme. In Amerika is "Et maintenant" (1961) bekend geworden in de Engelstalige versie - "What Now My Love".