Claude François

Claude François (1939–1978) was a French singer, songwriter, and dancer whose hit “Comme d'habitude” became the basis for “My Way.”

Comme d'habitude: A 1967 French song written by Claude François, Jacques Revaux, and Gilles Thibaut. François co-wrote and first recorded this song, later adapted into “My Way.”
Ismailia: An Egyptian city on the Suez Canal where Claude François was born in 1939. His childhood in Ismailia preceded his family’s move to France.
Jacques Revaux: A French songwriter and composer who co-wrote “Comme d'habitude.” Revaux composed the melody that François helped turn into a French hit.
Music production: The process of shaping, recording, and preparing music for release. François supervised recordings and cultivated a consistent sound across his releases.
Claude François's death: Claude François died in Paris on 11 March 1978, aged 39, in an accidental electrocution at home. His sudden death fixed his public image at the height of his career.
My Way: A 1969 song popularized by Frank Sinatra, with English lyrics by Paul Anka adapted from “Comme d'habitude.” Its international success grew from a song François co-wrote and recorded in French.
Suez Crisis: A 1956 international conflict following Egypt’s nationalization of the Suez Canal. The crisis formed the backdrop to his family’s departure from Egypt.
Gilles Thibaut: A French lyricist who co-wrote the lyrics of “Comme d'habitude.” Thibaut supplied the French lyrics for François’s defining song.
Multitrack recording: A recording technique that captures separate sound sources on multiple tracks for later mixing. Layered studio arrangements supported the polished sound of François’s records.
Comme d'habitude in popular culture: The continuing use and reinterpretation of “Comme d'habitude” and its adaptations across music and media. The song’s afterlife keeps François’s songwriting connected to audiences worldwide.

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