Singer Nicole Croisille dies at the age of 88

She was, among other things, the unforgettable voice of the songs in the film "A Man and a Woman" by director Claude Lelouch.

Singer Nicole Croisille died in Paris at the age of 88 "following a long illness," France Télévisions learned from her agent on Wednesday, June 4. Also a dancer, revue leader, mime and actress, she was known to the general public for her performances in Parlez-moi de lui , Téléphone-moi , Une femme avec toi and La Garonne . The artist was recognizable by her warm and powerful voice.

Nicole Croisille entered the world of show business at a very young age, beginning to sing in the cellars of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, where she did not achieve the expected success. She left for the United States in 1964 where she led the Folies-Bergère revue. Upon her return, she met Claude Lelouch who was finishing filming A Man and a Woman (New window). He introduced her to Francis Lai, who composed the music for the film. She was the female singer and notably sang the famous "Dabadabada" which has gone down in history.

Another title will highlight his voice in 1968: I'll Never Leave You (New Window) from Marcel Carné's film Les Jeunes Loups, which she performed under the pseudonym Tuesday Jackson. In the 1970s, Nicole Croisille had a string of hits, without ever straying far from the stage, her great passion. In the 2000s, she launched into theater.