Jacques Larue
Jacques Larue, born Marcel Eugène Ageron on March 28, 1906, in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, was a prominent French lyricist known for his contributions to chanson française and French adaptations of international hits. He emerged in the music scene in the late 1930s, winning the Grand prix de l'A.B.C. with "Mon village au clair de lune," performed by Jean Sablon. Throughout the 1940s, he collaborated with composers like Louiguy and Alec Siniavine, creating hits for artists such as Léo Marjane and Maurice Chevalier. Notably, he wrote lyrics for Lucienne Delyle, including the adaptation of Django Reinhardt's "Nuages."
In the 1950s, Larue penned some of André Claveau's most memorable songs, including "Cerisier rose et pommier blanc" and "Bon anniversaire," the latter becoming a national classic. He also wrote for Édith Piaf and Frida Boccara. His work extended to French cinema, contributing songs to films like "Le Camion blanc" and "Du rififi chez les hommes."
Larue was adept at adapting international hits into French, such as "Rodolphe le renne au nez rouge" and "Avril au Portugal." His career spanned from 1939 to the early 1960s, during which he adapted numerous songs from Europe and America. Jacques Larue passed away on January 20, 1961, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. He was married to Jeannine Morin and Madeleine Frelézeau.
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