19 Facts About Marcel Amont

Marcel Amont recorded in Occitan and promoted Bearn culture from the 1950s.

Marcel Amont was one of the most popular singers in France, and the most prolific of the French language, with a career lasting many years.

Marcel Amont sold 300 million albums, recorded 30 albums, 79 singles 126 ep's, 11 compilations and about 1,000 songs in different languages.

Marcel Amont is known for having performed songs by composers such as Georges Brassens, Leo Ferre and Georges Moustaki.

Marcel Amont's work was inspired by American pop and jazz in the style of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Andy Williams.

Marcel Amont's song entitled "Un Mexicain" reached number 1 on the charts in France.

Marcel Amont doubted, after the baccalaureate, between the chair of physical education and the Conservatory of dramatic art.

Marcel Amont was fond of jazz and pop music from a young age.

In 1951, Marcel Amont decided to try his luck in Paris and became famous performing in several cabarets.

Marcel Amont signed a record contract with Polydor Records in that same year when he released his first single Escamillo.

Marcel Amont made his first tour in 1963 in Luxembourg in concert.

Marcel Amont would continue to record 45rpm records until 1969.

Marcel Amont is preparing a musical and, for this reason, rejects the offers of a US producer and the BBC.

Marcel Amont participated in numerous variety shows in the 60s and 70s, especially those of Maritie and Gilbert Carpentier.

Marcel Amont is enamoured of his greatest hits and new songs, whether or not they are yours and that enhance the story.

Marcel Amont married Tamara Vladimirovna Deiness in 1952 and divorced in 1959; He had three children, Pascual, Jean and Pierre.

Marcel Amont died in Saint-Cloud on 8 March 2023, at the age of 93.

Marcel Amont is known for being the first French singer to perform in Bearnese after releasing his album Que canta en biarnes, in 1979.

Marcel Amont was honored in 2001 with the title of Knight of the Legion of Honour.