Alain Chamfort

Biography

Alain Chamfort is a French singer of Breton origin, born Alain Joseph Yves Le Govic on March 2, 1949. As a musician, he began as a pianist in his youth and later fronted bands The Dreamers and Murator, before collaborating with notable producers like Jacques Dutronc, Claude François, and Serge Gainsbourg. Chamfort's music includes the famous song "Manureva," which tells the story of a lost yacht, and he also composed for film, working with directors Jean-Pierre Mocky and Arnaud Sélignac.