Guy Béart facts for kids
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Guy Béart
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Guy Béart in 2012
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Guy Béhart-Hasson
16 July 1930 |
| Died | 16 September 2015 (aged 85) Garches, France
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| Occupation | Singer Songwriter |
| Spouse(s) | Cécile de Bonnefoy du Charmel Geneviève Galéa |
| Children | Ève Béart Emmanuelle Béart |
Guy Béart (born Guy Béhart-Hasson; July 16, 1930 – September 16, 2015) was a famous French singer and songwriter. He was known for his unique songs and performances.
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Guy Béart's Early Life and Education
Guy Béart was born in Cairo, Egypt. His family was Sephardic Jewish. They moved around a lot because his father was an accountant. Guy lived in France, Greece, Mexico, and Egypt as a child.
Growing Up in Lebanon
His family settled in Lebanon when he was ten. He finished his high school studies there. By age seventeen, he earned his French baccalaureate (a high school diploma). He studied at the International College of Beirut.
Choosing Music and Engineering
Guy became very interested in music during these years. He decided to move to Paris to study music. He went to the "École nationale de musique." Besides music, he also earned a degree in engineering.
Guy Béart's Journey to Fame
In 1952, Guy's father passed away. Guy chose to work as an engineer to help his family. He studied at a famous engineering school in Paris.
Starting His Music Career
At the same time, he also studied violin and mandolin. In his free time, he wrote songs. He performed in small clubs in Paris, called cabarets. He played guitar and sang under the name "Guy Béart."
Becoming a Songwriter
One of his songs became a huge hit when another singer performed it. This made more people want his songs. He wrote for famous singers like Juliette Gréco. A well-known music producer, Jacques Canetti, helped him.
First Album Success
In 1958, Guy Béart released his own album. It won a big award called the Grand Prix de l'Académie du Disque français. This award recognized his talent.
Challenges and Comebacks
Guy was naturally shy. He often felt nervous before performing, which is called stage fright. His first big concert at the Paris Olympia was a struggle for him.
His Biggest Hit Song
His most famous song came from the 1958 movie L'Eau vive. The song from the film is a classic example of French chanson. This is a style of French song that tells a story.
Facing New Music Trends
Even though he became famous, American rock and roll music became very popular. This made it harder for his singing career to shine.
A New Role in Television
Guy Béart found a new way to stay in the public eye. He became the host of a TV show. The show featured many different music stars. This helped him make a comeback in his recording career.
Family Life and Later Career
Guy Béart had two daughters. His first daughter, Ève, was born in 1959. She was from his first marriage to Cécile de Bonnefoy du Charmel.
His Second Daughter, Emmanuelle
In 1963, he had another daughter, Emmanuelle Béart. Her mother was his second wife, Geneviève Galéa. Emmanuelle grew up to become a famous actress.
Later Years and Recognition
After his TV show ended in 1970, his popularity went down. But he kept making new music. His loyal fans continued to buy his albums. He even helped write a song for Luxembourg in the 1977 Eurovision Song Contest.
By the early 1980s, he was less in the public eye. He also faced some serious health problems. In 1987, he wrote a book about his illness called Crazy Hope.
A Return to the Stage
His book, along with his daughter Emmanuelle's success in the movie Manon of the Spring, brought him back into the spotlight. More than 25 years after his first show, he returned to the Paris Olympia. He had many successful performances there.
In 1994, Guy Béart received the Grand Prix de l'Académie française. This award honored his long and successful career. He continued to perform in different places. In 1999, he had a very popular five-week show at Bobino in Montparnasse. This led to a successful re-release of his live album.
In the 2000s, he performed less often. But many of his more than 300 songs are still loved by his fans.
Guy Béart passed away from a heart attack on September 16, 2015. He was 85 years old.
Discography
Guy Béart released many albums and songs throughout his career. Some of his studio albums include Guy Béart (1957) and L'Eau vive (1958). He also released live albums and compilation albums.
Images for kids
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Drawing representing Guy Béart by Michel Bourdais in July 1966.
See also
In Spanish: Guy Béart para niños
- Une souris chez les hommes (film, 1964, music)
