 | This article has multiple issues. Please helpimprove it or discuss these issues on thetalk page.(Learn how and when to remove these messages) (Learn how and when to remove this message)
|
Fud Leclerc | |
|---|---|
 Fud Leclerc at theEurovision Song Contest 1958 | |
| Born | Fernand Urbain Dominic Leclerc 1924 |
| Died | (2010-09-20)20 September 2010 (age 85–86) |
| Occupation | Singer |
Ferdinand Urbain Dominic Leclerc (French pronunciation:[fydləklɛʁ], 1924 – 20 September 2010) was a Belgian singer, who was also the pianist ofJuliette Gréco. Leclerc had a career as a pianist, accordionist, songwriter and singer before retiring to travel the world. On his return to Belgium he began a new career as a building contractor. More recently, Leclerc was invited to Belgian national final of Eurovision 2005 by the Belgian TV network RTBF as a guest star.
Leclerc represented Belgium at theEurovision Song Contest four times:[1]
| Year | Song performed |
|---|---|
| 1956 | "Messieurs les noyés de la Seine" (The drowned men of the Seine), music byJean Miret andJacques Say, lyrics byRobert Montal, placing and score unknown |
| 1958 | "Ma petite chatte" (My little darling), music and lyrics byAndré Dohet, 5th place (of 10), 8 points |
| 1960 | "Mon amour pour toi" (My love for you), music by Jacques Say, lyric by Robert Montal, 6th place (of 13), 9 points |
| 1962 | "Ton nom" (Your name), music byEric Channe, lyric byTony Golan, tied for last place (of 16), 0 points |
The song Leclerc performed in the 1962 Contest is notable for being the (joint) first song performed at the Contest that scored zero points.
At the time of his death Leclerc was retired, and living inBrussels.
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by none | Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 1956 (withMony Marc) | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 1958 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 1960 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 1962 | Succeeded by |
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Artists | |
.svg) | This article about theEurovision Song Contest is astub. You can help Wikipedia byexpanding it. |
