he is famous for having performed songs by composers such as georges brassens, léo ferré and georges moustaki. inspired by american pop and jazz in the style of frank sinatra, tony bennett and andy williams. he recorded international hits such as "blue, bland, blond", "l'amour ça fait passer le temps", "ballade pour l'espagnol", "le plus beau tango du monde" and "cathy, fais-moi danser". his famous song entitled "le mexicain" reached number 1 on the charts in france. he has also made movies and is director of soundtracks.