Madeleine Peyroux

About

Known for writing the song Don't Wait Too Long. She was often favorably compared to Billie Holiday.

Before Fame

She started singing when she was 15 years old.

Trivia

Her songs were featured in TV advertisements, films, and TV shows.

Family Life

Her parents divorced when she was a young girl, and she moved to Paris with her mother when she was 13.

Associated With

She was influenced by such artists as Leonard Cohen, Charlie Chaplin, Johnny Mercer, and Bob Dylan.