In 1958 they were prizewinners in le Coq d'or De La Chanson Francaise in Paris with Rendez-vous au Lavandou which was recorded by Dalida and Henri Salvador, to name but two.
Two years later he wrote 'Ticket de quai' for Annie Phillipe which shot to the top of the French charts.
In 1971 he re-joined forces with Paul Mauriat to write 'Soleil lèves toi' for Caterina Valente: this song denounced the dangers and perils of racism.
In 1975 he won the Rose d'Or D'Antibes with Toi ma Princesse en blue jean, sung by William Sailly.
In 1981, after a long and successful career, tired with the demands of the showbiz world he returned to live in the South of France, where he continued to write.