Isabelle Aubret (July 27, 1938) is a French singer.
Born as Thérèse Coquerelle in Lille, France, Aubret won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1962 representing France and singing "Un premier amour" (A first love) with music composed by Claude-Henri Vic and lyrics by Roland Stephane Valade. In 1968, she returned to the contest, again representing France, finishing third, and singing "La source" (The Spring) with music by Daniel Faure and lyrics by Henri Dijan, and Guy Bonnet.
Aubret was a participant in the French national heats for Eurovision in other years. Her first attempt was in 1961 with the song "Le gars de n'importe où". She was awarded second place. Another runner-up spot came Aubret's way in 1970 when she teamed up with Daniel Bératta for the song "Olivier, Olivia". She was not as successful with her 1976 effort, "Je te connais déjà" which finished sixth out of seven songs in the second semi-final. Her final challenge for Eurovision was in 1983 with the patriotic "France, France" which took her to third place.
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| Preceded by Jean-Claude Pascal with Nous les amoureux |
Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1962 |
Succeeded by Grethe and Jørgen Ingmann with Dansevise |
| Preceded by Jean-Paul Mauric with Printemps, avril carillonne |
France in the Eurovision Song Contest 1962 |
Succeeded by Alain Barrière with Elle était si jolie |
| Preceded by Noëlle Cordier with Il doit faire beau là-bas |
France in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968 |
Succeeded by Frida Boccara with Un jour, un enfant |
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