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The French song was composed by Gilbert Bécaud with lyrics by Pierre Delanoë in 1961. An English version titled "What Now My Love" was created with new lyrics and title by Carl Sigman. The musical arrangement features a recurring rhythmic pattern based on the Boléro, a traditional Spanish dance from the 18th century, famously reimagined by Maurice Ravel in 1928. The song became popular across both versions.
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