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Gilbert Bécaud was a French singer, composer, and actor, born on October 24, 1927, in Toulon, France. He passed away on December 18, 2001, in Paris, France. Known as Monsieur 100,000 Volts for his energetic performances, Bécaud is best remembered for his hit song "Et Maintenant," released in 1961, which was later translated into English as "What Now My Love." Many of his songs became worldwide hits, including "Je T'appartiens" (in English, "Let It Be Me"), "Le Jour Où La Pluie Viendra" (in English, "The Day The Rains Came," in German, "Am Tag Als Der Regen Kam"), "Seul Sur Son Étoile" (in English, "It Must Be Him"), "September Morn," and "Love On The Rocks," which he co-wrote with Neil Diamond. Bécaud initially composed songs for renowned artists such as Edith Piaf, Yves Montand, Jean Sablon, Dalida, and Charles Aznavour. His work has been performed by a variety of famous artists, including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, Marlene Dietrich, Shirley Bassey, Bob Dylan, Juliette Gréco, Willie Nelson, and Patricia Kaas.

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