Georges Brassens - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 22, 1921 |
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| Died | October 30, 1981 (age 60) |
| Birthplace | Sète, Hérault, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Georges Brassens's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Iconic French chansons noted for lyricism and social commentary, including songs such as 'Chanson pour l’Auvergnat,' 'Les Copains d’abord,' and 'La mauvaise réputation'. |
Intro
Georges Brassens was a renowned French singer-songwriter, poet, and musician, celebrated for his witty, poetic, and often provocative lyrics. He is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential figures in French chanson, having written and performed songs that remain staples of French culture and music.
Early Life & Background
Brassens was born in Sète, a coastal city in southern France, into a working-class family with Italian and French roots. Encouraged by his mother, he developed an early love of poetry and music, which influenced his later songwriting. During World War II, he was compelled to work in Germany but returned to France, spending years refining his writing and musical skills in Paris.
Career Highlights
- Released his first album in 1952, achieving immediate acclaim.
- Produced 14 studio albums with more than 200 songs, many of which became classics of French music.
- Won the Grand Prix de Poésie of the Académie française in 1967 for his contributions to French literature.
- Performed at the Olympia in Paris and enjoyed international recognition.
Trivia
- Brassens preferred performing with minimal accompaniment: typically just a guitar, sometimes joined by his friend Pierre Onténiente on double bass.
- His lyrics often faced censorship and bans for their irreverent topics, but he remained hugely popular.
- His songs have been covered and translated by artists worldwide.
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Georges Brassens was born the 22 October 1921.
Sète, Hérault, France.
On His Birth-Day
About October 22nd, 1921, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 22nd, 1921 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: All By Myself by Benny Krueger & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Tol'able David directed by Henry King
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