Charles Trenet - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 18, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Narbonne, Aude, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Charles Trenet's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Iconic French chansons like 'La Mer', pioneering modern French pop, and his exuberant stage presence. |
Intro
Charles Trenet was a celebrated French singer, songwriter, and composer, renowned for his influential role in shaping French popular music, particularly in the 20th century. Referred to as 'Le Fou Chantant' (The Singing Madman), Trenet is best known for timeless classics such as 'La Mer,' which has become a jazz and pop standard worldwide.
Early Life & Background
Charles Trenet was born in Narbonne, France, to a notary father and a mother who encouraged his early artistic inclinations. His parents divorced when he was seven, after which he moved to Perpignan with his mother. Trenet attended art school in Berlin and Paris before fully embracing his musical career.
Career Highlights
- Composed and performed the classic song 'La Mer' (1946), one of the most covered French songs worldwide.
- Popularized a unique, poetic songwriting style blending surrealism with jazz and swing influences.
- Recorded numerous albums and toured internationally from the 1930s through the 1990s.
- Received the Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur and other prestigious French awards.
- Collaborated with leading artists of his era and influenced generations of musicians.
Trivia
- His song 'La Mer' has been covered by over 400 artists and translated into multiple languages, including the English hit 'Beyond the Sea' by Bobby Darin.
- Owing to his distinctive, whimsical stage persona, he was nicknamed 'Le Fou Chantant' ('The Singing Madman').
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Charles Trenet was born the 18 May 1913.
Narbonne, Aude, France.
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About May 18th, 1913, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 18th, 1913 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
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- Popular movie: Traffic in Souls directed by George Loane Tucker
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