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Francis Cabrel

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Francis Christian Cabrel (French pronunciation: ​[fʁɑ̃sis kʁistjɑ̃ kabʁɛl]; born 23 November 1953) is a French singer-songwriter, composer and guitarist.[1] Considered one the most influential French musical artists of all time, he has released a number of albums falling mostly within the realm of folk, with occasional forays into blues or country. Several of his songs, such as “L’encre de tes yeux”, “Je l’aime à mourir”, “Le chêne liège” and “La corrida”, have become enduring favourites in French music. Since the start of his career, Cabrel has sold over 25 million albums.

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His first hit song was “Petite Marie” in 1974, which was about the woman who soon became his wife, Mariette.[2] His song “Je l’aime à mourir” was covered by Shakira; this version, both sung in French and Spanish, became a major hit single.[3] An unauthorised biography was published in 2015. Cabrel, who is one of the most private French singers, attempted to have the book suppressed.[4]

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