Marcel Amont (French pronunciation: ?[ma?s?l am?~]; born Marcel Jean-Pierre Balthazar Miramon [ma?s?l ??~ pj?? baltaza? mi?am?~] on April 1, 1929) is a French singer and actor of the 1960s and 1970s.
Amont also recorded in Occitan and promoted Bearn culture from the 1950s.He is a singer of great artistic career, being one of the most popular in France, and the most prolific of the French language with many years of career.
Inspired by American pop and jazz in the style of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Andy Williams.
He recorded international hits such as "Blue, bland, blond", "L'amour ça fait passer le temps", "Ballade pour l'espagnol", "Le plus beau tango du monde" and "Cathy, fais-moi danser".
His famous song entitled "Le Mexicain" reached number 1 on the charts in France.
He has also made films and is director of soundtracks.