Jean Vallée

Jean Vallée (born Paul Goeders in Verviers on 2 October 1941 – 12 March 2014, Clermont-sur-Berwinne) was a Belgian songwriter and performer. Vallée was appointed Knight of the Order of the Crown by HM Albert II in 1999.

For the French screenwriter and film director, see Jean Vallée (director).

Jean Vallée at the Eurovision Song Contest 1970

Career

In 1967 Vallée represented Belgium in the Festival of Rio, where Jacques Brel was a member of the jury. He represented Belgium for the Eurovision Song Contest 1970 with "Viens l'oublier" finishing eighth. He participated a second time in the Eurovision Song Contest 1978 with "L'amour ça fait chanter la vie", ending up second behind the Israeli entry.[1] At the time, it was Belgium's best ever Eurovision finish.

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References
  1. "Israel a la 14eme Place". Israelvalley. 29 May 2010. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Louis Neefs
with "Jennifer Jennings"		 Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest
1970		 Succeeded by
Jacques Raymond & Lily Castel
with "Goeiemorgen, morgen"
Preceded by
Dream Express
with "A Million in One, Two, Three"		 Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest
1978		 Succeeded by
Micha Marah
with "Hey Nana"
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