Paul Julien Delmet, also known as Paul Delmet, born on June 17, 1862, in Paris, France, was a French composer and singer. He started his musical career at the age of 12 as a graveur de musique sur cuivre, learning harmony from colleagues while working with notable composers. Delmet's breakthrough came when he began performing at Montmartre cabarets like La Pie borgne and Le Chat noir, where his sentimental ballads gained popularity. His first ballad, "Joli Mai", was published in 1887. By 1893, his songs were performed by prominent café-concert artists. Notable works include "Fanfreluches" (1896) and "Envoi de fleurs" (1898). Delmet's final known work, "La Petite Église", was published in 1902. He passed away on October 24, 1904, at the age of 42. His compositions have continued to be recorded and reissued, with notable recordings by artists like Jean Lumière.
