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Georges Moustaki, Poetic French Singer, Dies at 79

The author of the article is Maïa de la Baume. It was published on 25 May, 2013, in The New York Times. The article provides the information about Franch singer and songwriter Georges Moustaki, who dies at 79 of emphysema.

In the beginning of the article the author tells us about Georges Moustaki. He wrote hit song “Milord” and won wide popularity in France for his lyrics and melancholy ballads. However he died on May 23, 2013.

Maïa de la Baume points out that his death prompted an outpouring of emotional tributes. He was called a hugely talented artist whose popular and committed songs have marked generations of French people. The author adds that Moustaki belonged to the generation of French singers, who composed many of their own songs, writing lyrics with a poetic sensibility.

Further the author gives the reader some information about Moustaki's career. According to the text he began as a songwriter and wrote about 300 songs. His 1st hit “Milord” he wrote for Mrs. Piaf.

What is more Mr. Moustaki first performed as a pianist and singer in Brussels and Paris, but his career took off after he met Mr. Brassens, who became his mentor, and fell in with singers of the Left Bank, including Mr. Brel and Juliette Gréco. Mr. Moustaki’s songwriting career peaked in the 1960s and ’70s with a song “Sarah”. He also pursued a solo career. He recorded his last album in 2008 and announced later that he could no longer sing because of his emphysema.

Well, Georges Moustaki was a great Franch singer and songwriter. He had lots of fans. I'm sure that Franch people are proud that he was their countrymen.