Claude Léveillée

Claude Léveillée (16 October 1932 – 9 June 2011) was a Canadian actor, pianist, and singer-songwriter who composed more than 400 songs, instrumental pieces, and musicals. In 1959, Léveillée co-founded Les Bozos, an informal collective of Quebec chansonniers. He notably collaborated with Édith Piaf, writing several songs for her, including “Les Vieux Pianos,” “Ouragan,” and “Boulevard du Crime.” He also composed for a number of Quebec artists, including Julie Arel—“Merci à toi” (1976)—and Nicole Martin, with songs such as “Il est en nous l’amour” (1985), “Mon père et ma mère,” and “On s’aimera” (both 1987). Léveillée performed widely, with appearances in France, the Soviet Union, Belgium, Switzerland, and Japan. His acting credits include roles in the film Line of Demarcation (1966) and the television series Scoop (1991–1994). Biography Youth Joseph Gérard Adolphe Claude Léveillée was born on 16 October 1932 in Montreal. His parents were Pierre Léveillée (1901–1992) and Laurette Lalande (1901–1995). Léveillée’s mother was a pianist and his father was a tenor. In addition to the piano, Claude also played the accordion and harmonica. He began performing with the accordion on the stree