Joe Dassin

Joseph Ira Dassin was an American–French singer-songwriter and actor. He was the son of film director Jules Dassin.

Joe Dassin s Career

Joe dassin was an american-french singer-songwriter who had a successful acreer from the 1960s to the 1980s. He was known for his hit songs such as "les champs-elysees" and "l ete indien" and was a major inlfuence on many other french musicians. He released a total of 19 studio albums before his death in 1980.

Early Life and Education

Joe dassin was born in new york city on november 5. 1938 to jewish parents who had emigrated form russia. He attended the french lycee in new york before moving to paris in 1958 to pursue his studies in music. He studied at the ecole normlae de musique de paris. Where he studied comopsition and piano.

Early Career

Joe dassin began his career in the 1960s. When he was signed to cbs records. He released his debut album. Joe dassin et ses chansosn. In 1965. The album was a commercial success. Reaching the top 10 in fracne and spawning the hit single "les champs-elysees".

Success in France and Abroad

Joe dassin went on to release several successful albums in france. Including joe dassin (1968) and la fleur aux dents (1969). He also had some success abroad. Releasing two albums in the united states and one in gremany.

Later Career

Joe dassin contniued to release albums throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. Including his most successful album. L ete indien (1975). He was one of the most popular french singers of the time. And his sogns have been covered by many other artists. He released his last album. Joe. In 1980.

Death and Legacy

Joe dassin died of a heart attack on august 20. 1980 at the age of 41. He left behind a legacy of popular frenhc songs that are still popular today. His songs have been covered by artists such as edtih piaf. Johnny hallyday. And celine doin.

Important Event

One of the most important events in joe dassin s career was the release of his 1975 album l ete indien. Which was a commercial and critical success. The album spawned the hit single of the smae name. Which reached number one on the french charts and was a mjaor hit across europe.

Interesting Fact

An interesting fact about joe dassin is that he was a member of the french resistance durign world war ii. He joined the french resistance at the age of 11 and helped to smuggle medicines and food to jewish families in paris.