Jean Villard
Biography
Jean Villard, known as Gilles (2 June 1895 in Montreux (Switzerland) – 26 March 1982 in Vevey), originating from Daillens, was a French Swiss multi-talented chansonnier, poet, humorist, comedian, actor, and cabaretist. He was friends with Édith Piaf, Ernest Ansermet, Jacques Brel, Jean Poiret, Michel Serrault and met also with Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz. He gave his last interview in December 1981 at his home, where he confided that "I have always tried my best to be a poet." One of Lausanne's parks, on the Avenue du Théâtre, now bears his name. He served in the Swiss Army during World War I in Soubey, Jura, recalling that he defended the bridge that crosses the river Doubs.
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Discography
Records they worked on — most-collected first.
The Best Of Edith Piaf
1962
Portrait Of Piaf - 25 Of Her Greatest Hits
1973
Volcanic Action Of My Soul
1971
Identified!
1971
Les Plus Grands Succès
1963
30 Years Of No. 1 Country Hits
1986
Bim Bam / Als Je Huilt
1982
Hommage Aan Edith Piaf
1978
Memphis
1972
The Swinging 59
1960
Chet Atkins In Hollywood
1959
Big Bands Greatest Hits Volume 2
La Vie En Rose / Édith Piaf Sings In English
1956
Credited work
1,521 releases · 402 albums · active 1951–2024
- Performance · 1,530
- Other credits · 93
Studios: Sarm West Studios · Soundshop Recording Studios · Seventeen Grand Recording · Sound Stage Studios
Frequent collaborators
- Various
- Edith Piaf
- André van Duin
- Nana Mouskouri
- The Platters
- Gilles Et Urfer
- Les Compagnons De La Chanson
- The Browns (3)