biography
pronunciation:
[matyoe]
| sex:
| female
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| lived:
| (1946– )
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| biography:
| Popular singer, born in Avignon, SE France. From a poor area, she retained a distinctive accent when singing (‘J'ai gardé l'accent’), and made her reputation by imitating Edith Piaf. Following Piaf's death in 1963, Georgette Lemaire became a rival impersonator. In 1966 Reichenbach dedicated a film to her. She triumphed at L'Olympia, which launched her international career. |
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