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French composer-singer duo renowned for creating the global anthem 'My Way'Jacques Revaux (born 1940) is a prolific French composer, while Claude François (1939–1978) was an iconic singer and lyricist. Their partnership yielded 'Comme d'habitude' (1967), which became Frank Sinatra's 'My Way'. François dominated French pop in the 1960s-70s, and Revaux scored films like 'La Boum'.

• Claude François died tragically at age 39 on March 11, 1978, electrocuted while adjusting a bathroom light fixture during a bath—a death mirroring the urban legend his song 'Alexandrie Alexandra' supposedly warned about.
• Jacques Revaux initially offered 'Comme d'habitude' to Hervé Vilard, who rejected it. Claude François reworked the lyrics overnight, creating one of history's most covered songs.
• Paul Anka bought the rights to 'Comme d'habitude' for a mere $1, rewriting it as 'My Way' for Sinatra. The song earned Revaux lifelong royalties exceeding $150 million but sparked legal disputes with François' estate.
• François faced multiple scandals: violent relationships (notably with France Gall), tax evasion accusations, and rumors about his sexuality—all fueling his 'Cloclo' persona.
• Revaux composed soundtracks for 50+ films, including Oscar-nominated scores. Despite 'My Way's success, he avoided fame, calling himself 'a craftsman, not an artist'.