
Francis Cabrel
Biography
Francis Christian Cabrel (born 23 November 1953) is a French singer-songwriter, composer and guitarist. Considered one of the most influential French musical artists of all time, he has released a number of albums falling mostly within the realm of folk, with occasional forays into blues or country. Several of his songs, such as "L'encre de tes yeux", "Je l'aime à mourir", "Petite Marie", "La Dame de Haute-Savoie", "Encore et encore", "Il faudra leur dire", "Sarbacane", "C'est écrit", "Je t'aimais, je t'aime, je t'aimerai" and "La corrida", have become enduring favourites in French music. Since the start of his career, Cabrel has sold over 25 million albums.
His first hit song was "Petite Marie" in 1974, which was about the woman who soon became his wife, Mariette. His song "Je l'aime à mourir" was covered by Shakira; this version, both sung in French and Spanish, became a major hit single. His song Edition Spéciale was featured in the 1987 film Broadcast News starring Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks and William Hurt.
Although Francis Cabrel is best known as a French-speaking singer, he also sings in Spanish ("La quiero a morir", "Vengo a ofrecer mi corazón"), and even a little in Occitan ("Giors", "Rockstars du Moyen Âge") and Italian.
An unauthorised biography was published in 2015. Cabrel, who is one of the most private French singers, attempted to have the book suppressed.
Francis Cabrel was born in Agen, Lot-et-Garonne into a modest family of Venetian Veneto descent. His father was a labourer in a biscuit factory and his mother a cashier in a cafeteria. He has a sister, Martine, and a brother, Philippe. He spent his childhood in Astaffort, in Lot-et-Garonne.
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Acting (26 movies)

Les Enfoirés 2008 - Les secrets des Enfoirés
2008

M6 awards 2000
2000

Solidarité inondations
2003

Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui
2014

The Pink Soldier
2006

The Pink Soldier 2
2013

Grand Chelem : Une si longue attente
2022

Francis Cabrel - Tournée Hors-Saison
2000

Les Enfoirés 1998 - Enfoirés en cœur
1998

Francis Cabrel : Le Spectacle acoustique
1992

Francis Cabrel - La tournée des Bodegas
2005

Francis Cabrel : la Tournée des Roses et des Orties
2009

La Génération des Enfants du rock
2024

Francis Cabrel - Sarbacane Tour
1990

Francis Cabrel - L'In Extremis Tour
2016

Les Enfoirés 2002 - Tous dans le même bateau
2002

Les Enfoirés 1992 - La Soirée des Enfoirés à l'Opéra
1992

Les Enfoirés 1994 - Les Enfoirés au Grand Rex
1994

Les Enfoirés 1997 - Le Zénith des Enfoirés
1997

Les Enfoirés 2001 - L'odyssée des Enfoirés
2001

Les Enfoirés 2000 - Enfoirés en 2000
2000

New Morning - 25th Anniversary
2007

Les Enfoirés 2010 - Les Enfoirés... la Crise de Nerfs
2010

Francis Cabrel : D'une Ombre à l'Autre
2000

Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'Enfoirés
2005

Canada Mania
2025
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Coup de feu | 1983 | Original Music Composer |
| Une époque formidable | 1991 | Original Music Composer |
| The Pink Soldier 2 | 2013 | Original Music Composer |