Jacques Auguste René Podevin, known professionally as Jacques Verrières, born on
November 7, 1924, in Verrières-le-Buisson, was a French actor and
singer-songwriter. He began his career at age four, singing with his mother in
an amateur troupe. In 1952, Verrières won the Grand Prix de la chanson française
for interpretation and signed with Pathé Marconi under Pierre Hiégel. His
breakthrough came with "Mon Pote Le Gitan", a tribute to Django Reinhardt, which
was recorded by several artists, including Yves Montand and Barbara. He released
his EP Mon Pot' Le Gitan in 1955. Verrières...