In the UK Distel was only ever portrayed as a stereotypical French lothario, as famous for his teeth and tan as for his crooning. I was suprised to learn, during a recent television interview, that he was a renowned (in France) jazz guitarist and a successful songwriter. His most notable songwriting success being "The Good Life" adopted by Tony Bennett.
His death is something of a suprise, not least because he was so youthful looking. Hard to believe he was 71 and yet he seems to have been on TV for as long as I can remember, without ever seeming to age.
C-flat.