Charles Trenet

Charles Trenet was a French singer-songwriter associated with the chanson tradition. His work combined lyrical, often whimsical and poetic texts with melodic, jazz-tinged arrangements and a lively, theatrical vocal delivery. Active primarily in the mid 20th century, he wrote and performed tuneful, evocative songs that contributed to the shape of popular French song and influenced subsequent performers. He was also known for playful wordplay and vivid imagery in his lyrics.