Luis Mariano

Luis Mariano was born in Irun, Spain in 1914. His father was a tenor, and Mariano grew up listening to opera composers like Verdi and Puccini. During the Spanish Civil War, he left Spain for France.

In 1945, his recording of "Douce Nuit, Sainte Nuit" became widely popular. That Christmas song, a French version of "Silent Night," helped establish his career. He also recorded songs like "El Toro Enamorado de La Luna" and "Amapola."

Mariano worked with other performers including soprano Janine Micheau and tenor Tino Rossi. He released albums through the 1950s and 1960s, with titles like "Luis Mariano Chante Noël" and "Luis Mariano à l'Opéra."