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French composer and lyricist renowned for his evocative chansons, particularly 'Sous le ciel de Paris', and co-writing Luxembourg's 1958 Eurovision winner.Hubert Giraud was a prolific French songwriter and composer. Born in Paris, he gained early fame writing for Édith Piaf and Yves Montand. His masterpiece, 'Sous le ciel de Paris' (1951), became an enduring symbol of the city. Giraud achieved international recognition by co-writing 'Dors, mon amour', Luxembourg's winning entry for the 1958 Eurovision Song Contest. He continued composing successfully for decades, creating songs for numerous French stars and film scores.

• During World War II, Giraud was active in the French Resistance, an experience that deeply influenced his life and work.
• Despite co-writing Luxembourg's Eurovision winner 'Dors, mon amour' (performed by André Claveau), Giraud himself was French. France wouldn't win the contest until 1959 and 1960.
• His iconic song 'Sous le ciel de Paris' was popularized by Yves Montand and featured prominently in the 1951 film of the same name. It remains one of the most recognizable songs about Paris globally.
• Giraud enjoyed an exceptionally long career, composing actively into the 2000s, demonstrating remarkable longevity in the ever-changing music industry.