When Love Has Gone Away

Artist Bio:
Richard Cocciante is an Italian-born French singer, composer, and musician. He was born on February 20, 1946, in Saigon, French Indochina (now Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam). Cocciante is known for his pop-rock and classical music style, incorporating elements of opera and traditional Italian music into his songs.

Cocciante rose to fame in the 1970s with hits such as "Bella senz'anima" and "Margherita." He has released over 20 studio albums and has composed music for both Italian and French audiences. Cocciante is also known for his collaboration with Luc Plamondon on the French musical "Notre-Dame de Paris," which became a huge success in the late 1990s. Throughout his career, Cocciante has received numerous awards and accolades for his musical contributions.