cd - Charles Trenet
Charles Trenet was a French singer and songwriter who composed nearly 1,000 songs over a career spanning more than 60 years. His most renowned compositions include "Boum!" (1938), "La Mer" (1946), and "Douce France" (1947). Trenet is noted for his collaborations with musicians Michel Emer and Léo Chauliac. In 2000, he was awarded an Honorary Molière Award. His music, often blending French chanson with American swing rhythms, had a significant impact on the French music scene.