CLAUDE FRANCOIS was the perfect example of a popular singer in his time 1962-1978.He was also one of the champions of the cover versions of AMERICAN songs.Ironically,COMME D'HABITUDE has been covered endlessly by SINATRA and many others.More than 25 years after his death,CLAUDE is still hot and continues to sell well.Fans of THE FOUR TOPS will of course recognize REACH OUT,I'LL BE THERE and IT'S THE SAME OLD SONG.His first big hit was BELLES,BELLES,BELLES and his lasts were MAGNOLIAS FOREVER and ALEXANDRA,ALEXANDRIA.It starts in the yé yé years and ends in the disco craze.It's a good mix of originals and covers.The two cds collection is of course richer(48 songs),but many should be contented with the single one.For those who don't know,CLOCLO died accidently electrocuted in his bath.COMME D'HABITUDE was actually written for FRANCE GALL after they broke up.