Lámbros Vorlóou (Georges Guétary), an Egyptian-born Greek singer who became a
naturalized French citizen, made his career in music hall and operetta. Born in
Alexandria on February 8, 1915, he learned to play the piano with his uncle,
concert pianist Tasso Janopoulo (1897-1970), who introduced him to his partner,
violinist Jacques Thibaud. Through Thibaud, he met soprano Ninon Vallin, who
seduced him and gave him singing lessons. Arriving in France in 1935 to study
law, the young Greek found his calling and made his debut in Jo Bouillon's
orchestra when, in 1937, Casino de Paris ...