In 1968, after two decades away, Plana staged a spectacular comeback by recording " Riquita ," a fox-trot song originally written in 1926 by Ernest Dumont and Louis Bénech. The timing was unexpected, yet the song became an immense success, selling over 450,000 copies and reaching the top of the hit parades.
She passed away in March 2013 at the age of 95 in L'Isle-Adam. Today, she is remembered as a performer who brought the joy and spirit of "the old days" to modern audiences, forever linked to the infectious rhythm of "Riquita". Georgette Plana - Riquita Lyrics - Musixmatch georgette_plana_riquita
Born in Agen, France, Plana began her artistic journey as a music-hall dancer in Bordeaux before moving to Paris in 1941 to pursue singing. During the 1940s, she gained popularity performing alongside legends like Bourvil at the Alhambra and the Folies-Belleville. She was known for her energy and her repertoire of "chansons réalistes," including hits like "Le Petit Rat de l'opéra". In 1968, after two decades away, Plana staged