Henri Betti

Henri Betti, born Ange Betti (24 July 1917 – 7 July 2005), was a French composer and a pianist.

Henri Betti
Born
Ange Eugène Betti

(1917-07-24)24 July 1917
Nice, France
Died7 July 2005(2005-07-07) (aged 87)
Courbevoie, France
Burial placeNeuilly-sur-Seine community cemetery
EducationConservatoire de Paris
Occupations
  • Composer
  • Conducting
  • Pianist
  • Singing
Years active1941–1987
Notable workC'est si bon (1947)
What Can I Do ? (1947)
The Windmill Song (1948)
WebsiteHenri Betti

Pianist and composer of Maurice Chevalier from 1940 to 1945, Henri Betti is best known for composing the music of the songs C'est si bon (lyrics by André Hornez), What Can I Do ? (lyrics by Édith Piaf) and The Windmill Song (lyrics by Jacques Plante) that were performed by Yves Montand.

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