Jean Vallée
For the French screenwriter and film director, see Jean Vallée (director).
Jean Vallée at the Eurovision Song Contest 1970
Jean Vallée (born Paul Goeders in Verviers on 2 October 1941 – 12 March 2014, Clermont-sur-Berwinne) was a Belgian song writer and performer. Vallée was made Knight in the Order of the Crown by HM Albert II in 1999.
Career
In 1967 Vallée represented Belgium in the Festival of Rio where Jacques Brel was a member of the jury. He represented Belgium for the Eurovision Song Contest 1970 with "Viens l'oublier" finishing eighth. He participated a second time in the Eurovision Song Contest 1978 with "L'amour ça fait chanter la vie", ending up second behind the Israeli entry.[1] At the time, it was Belgium's best ever Eurovision finish.
References
- ↑ "Israel a la 14eme Place". Israelvalley. 29 May 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
External links
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Media related to Jean Vallée at Wikimedia Commons - Jean Vallée at the Internet Movie Database
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Louis Neefs with Jennifer Jennings |
Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 1970 |
Succeeded by Jacques Raymond & Lily Castel with Goeiemorgen, morgen |
| Preceded by Dream Express with A Million in One, Two, Three |
Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 1978 |
Succeeded by Micha Marah with Hey Nana |
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