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Renaud Séchan

Renaud Séchan, known as Renaud, (born May 11, 1952) is a popular French singer, born in Paris.

His early work is characterized by a volatile temperament, innovative use of the French language, and edgy, dark, social and left-wing political themes. Raised in an educated milieu, the son of an intellectual, Renaud in the 1970 adopted the looks and attitude of the working-class youth, reflected in his lyrics. A recurrent theme is his disgust for the beaufs: average French people with petty bourgeois preoccupations and right-wing leanings.

His music focuses on themes that concern him; the disparity between classes, the abuse of political power, overbearing authority, disgust for the military, and rare glimpses of tenderness for his fellow humans, the planet earth, and art. His song Miss Maggie complimented the kindness of women with the markedly ironical exception of Margaret Thatcher.

Renaud’s later work is distinguished by love songs, and songs he wrote for his daughter, family and friends.

Table of contents
1 Discography
2 Awards
3 External links

Discography

Awards

External links