André Claveau (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃dʁe klavo], 29 December 1911 – 4 July 2003) was a popular singer in France from the 1940s to the 1960s. He won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1958 singing "Dors, mon amour" (Sleep, My Love), with music composed by Pierre Delanoë and lyrics by Hubert Giraud. Winning at the age of 46 years and 76 days, Claveau was the oldest winner of the contest until 1990, being the first and only winner prior to 1990 to triumph in their forties.[1]

André Claveau
Born(1911-12-29)29 December 1911
Paris, France
Died4 July 2003(2003-07-04) (aged 91)
Occupation(s)Singer, actor

Discography

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  • "Dors mon amour" [2]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ O'Connor, John Kennedy. The Eurovision Song Contest - The Official Celebration. Carlton Books, 2015. ISBN 978-1-78097-638-9. Pages 32–33
  2. ^ "Dors, mon amour - lyrics - Diggiloo Thrush".
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest
1958
Succeeded by
Preceded by France in the Eurovision Song Contest
1958
Succeeded by