Alain Bashung (born Alain Baschung [alɛ̃ baʃuŋ]) (1 December – 14 March ) was a French singer, songwriter and balladwyngavinraniuskelune.xyzinfo France, he is considered one of the most famous singers in French chanson and French balladwyngavinraniuskelune.xyzinfo rose to prominence in the early 80s with hit songs such as "Gaby oh Gaby" and "Vertige de l'amour", and later had a string of hit successes from the 90s onward, such as.