A romantic performer, André Claveau began his career in 1936 and won the 1958
Eurovision Song Contest with "Dors, mon amour", among other hits. Born in Paris
on December 29, 1911, he started out as a cabinetmaker, working as an apprentice
before studying at the École Boulle. After designing theater sets and show
posters, he was drawn to singing, and in 1936 won the amateur radio competition
Premières chances organized by Le Poste Parisien, with the song "Chez moi". With
his pianist and composer Alec Siniavine, he performed in Paris music halls such
as Théâtre Mogador (1939), Conc...