F.R. David, born Elli Robert Fitoussi on January 1, 1947, in Menzel Bourguiba, Tunisia, is a French singer-songwriter renowned for his 1982 international hit "Words," which sold over eight million copies worldwide. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F._R._David?utm_source=openai)) His musical journey began in the 1960s with bands like Les Trèfles and Les Boots, before collaborating with Vangelis on the album "Earth" in the early 1970s. David's style blends Europop and synth-pop, characterized by melodic hooks and emotive vocals. Beyond "Words," his discography includes tracks like "Pick Up the Phone" and "Sahara Night." Throughout his career, F.R. David has maintained a distinctive presence in the music industry, marked by his signature sunglasses and white Fender Stratocaster guitar. ([frdavid.net](https://www.frdavid.net/bio?utm_source=openai))