Jean-Paul Mauric (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ pɔl moʁik], 17 June 1933, Hyères, Var[1] – 5 January 1971, Marseille) was a French singer, best known for his participation in the 1961 Eurovision Song Contest.
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| Background information | |
| Born | 17 June 1933 Hyères, France |
| Origin | Hyères, France |
| Died | 5 January 1971 (aged 37) Marseille, France |
| Genres | Pop, chanson |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
Mauric studied at the Conservatoire de Toulon, and after touring around Provence as an orchestra singer, he obtained a record contract as a result of winning a talent contest at the Théâtre Marigny in Paris in 1957. From 1958, Mauric released a series of popular EPs, and in 1961 was chosen to represent France in the sixth Eurovision Song Contest, held on his home ground in Cannes on 18 March.[2] Mauric's uptempo song "Printemps, avril carillonne" ("Springtime, April calling") finished in a respectable fourth place of the 16 entries.[3] Its lyric of "Bing et bong et bing et bong..." is often cited[citation needed] as setting a precedent which would become very prolific in later Eurovisions.[4]
Mauric's record releases tailed off as the 1960s progressed, but he remained a popular live performer. His career was cut short when he was taken ill in December 1970, and died on 5 January 1971 from complications of cardiomyopathic disease, aged 37.
References edit
- ^ "Jean-Paul Mauric défendra les couleurs françaises". L'Espoir de Nice et du Sud-Est (in French). 18 March 1961. p. 4. ISSN 1166-9012.
- ^ ESC National Finals database – 1961
- ^ ESC History – 1961
- ^ "Printemps, avril carillonne" at diggiloo.net