Poet and singer-songwriter Raymond Lévesque (October 7, 1928) was one of the
leading exponents of Quebec’s chansonnier movement. Born in Montreal, Lévesque
studied piano under Rodolphe Mathieu and began writing his own songs in the 40s.
After making a name for himself by performing in Montreal’s cabaret circuit, he
had his first breakthrough in 1947 when he was invited to play his songs on CKAC
radio. From 1952 to 1954, he co-hosted the variety radio show Mes jeunes années
on Radio-Canada and then relocated to France, where he struck a deal with
Barclay Records and penned a serie...