Jean-Paul Cara [SEP] place of birth
Jean-Paul Cara
Jean-Paul Cara (born 9 September 1948, Montpellier) is a French singer and composer. He has authored several songs that have won prizes at the Eurovision contest, most notably the single "L'Oiseau et l'Enfant" in collaboration with Joe Gracy and performed by Marie Myriam (1st place for France, 1977 Eurovision Song Contest).
France has not won a Eurovision since. Cara wrote the song "Un, deux, trois", performed by Catherine Ferry, that came in 2nd place
the event took place in the month of May. The show was hosted by Angela Rippon.
Eighteen countries participated in the contest - the same number that took part the year before. Sweden returned after their absence from the previous edition. Meanwhile, Yugoslavia withdrew, and wouldn't return until 1981.
The winner was France with the song "L'oiseau et l'enfant", performed by Marie Myriam, written by Joe Gracy, and composed by Jean-Paul Cara. This was France's fifth victory in the contest, following