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Gilbert Becaud

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Composer 1927–2001

François Gilbert Léopold Silly (24 October 1927 – 18 December 2001), known professionally as Gilbert Bécaud (French pronunciation: [ʒilbɛʁ beko]), was a French singer, composer, pianist and actor, known as "Monsieur 100,000 Volts" for his energetic performances. His best-known hits are "Nathalie" and "Et maintenant", a 1961 release that became an English language hit as "What Now My Love". He remained a popular artist for nearly fifty years, identifiable in his dark blue suits, with a white shirt and "lucky tie"; blue with white polka dots. When asked to explain his gift he said, "A flower doesn't understand botany." His favourite venue was the Paris Olympia under the management of Bruno Coq…

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Roza

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  • Other original Broadway book musicals: Roza, book and lyrics by Julian More, music by Gilbert Becaud; Late Nite Comic, book by Allan Knee, music and lyrics by Brian Gari; Mail, book and lyrics by Jerry Colker, music by Michael Rupert.ebooks/Singer, Barry/Ever After_ The Last Years of Musical Theater and Beyond - Barry Singer.txt
  • ROZA Book & Lyrics. Julian More; Music, Gilbert Becaud; Based on “La Vie Devant Soi” by Romain Gary; Director. Harold Prince; Musical Staging, Patricia Birch; Cos¬ tumes. Florence Klotz; Scenery. Alexander Okun; Lighting, Ken Billington; Sound, Otts Munderloh; Musical Direction/Vocal and Dance Arrangements, Louis St. Louis; Orchestrations…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1987-88 Season, v. 44 (Willis).txt

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