In 1956, he set "Les yeux d'Elsa" ("Elsa's eyes"), a Louis Aragon poem which Ferrat loved, to music. Its rendition by popular artist André Claveau brought Ferrat some initial recognition as a songwriter.
In 1956, he composed "Les yeux d'Elsa" ("Elsa's eyes"), a Louis Aragon poem that Ferrat greatly admired, to music. Its rendition by well-known artist André Claveau initially brought Ferrat some fame as a songwriter.