Songwriter. Born Pierre Leroyer in Paris, France, he was nicknamed "the Pope of French song." He wrote over 4,000 songs in a career that spanned more than 50 years. Delanoë had a long collaboration with the singer Gilbert Becaud, for whom he created such hits as "Nathalie" and "L'Orange." He also worked with Petula Clark, Yves Montand, Edith Piaf, Nicoletta, Dalida, Sylvie Vartan, Nana Mouskouri and Michel Sardou. His many works include "Mes Mains," "Les Lacs du Connemara," "Le Jour Où la Pluie Viendra," "Je T'appartiens" (Let It Be Me), "La Solitude Ça N'existe Pas," "Les Grognards," Cartes Postales" and "Les Vieux Mariés."
Songwriter. Born Pierre Leroyer in Paris, France, he was nicknamed "the Pope of French song." He wrote over 4,000 songs in a career that spanned more than 50 years. Delanoë had a long collaboration with the singer Gilbert Becaud, for whom he created such hits as "Nathalie" and "L'Orange." He also worked with Petula Clark, Yves Montand, Edith Piaf, Nicoletta, Dalida, Sylvie Vartan, Nana Mouskouri and Michel Sardou. His many works include "Mes Mains," "Les Lacs du Connemara," "Le Jour Où la Pluie Viendra," "Je T'appartiens" (Let It Be Me), "La Solitude Ça N'existe Pas," "Les Grognards," Cartes Postales" and "Les Vieux Mariés."
Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni
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