Eddy Marnay
Eddy Marnay | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Born | 18 December 1920 Algiers, Algeria |
| Origin | French Algeria |
| Died | 3 January 2003 (aged 82) Paris, France |
| Genres | Various |
| Occupations | Songwriter, singer |
| Years active | 1940s–2003 |
Edmond Bacri known by the professional name Eddy Marnay (
Un Jour, Un Enfant", sung by Frida Boccara.[1] He also wrote the title song for Charlie Chaplin's 1957 film A King in New York
.
Céline Dion named one of her twin sons after him in 2010,[2] as Marnay produced and helped write Dion's first five records.[3]
References
- ^ "Eurovision Song Contest History: Frida Boccara: Un Jour, Un Enfant, France, 1969". Eurovision Song Contest. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
- ^ "Céline's Boys: Eddy & Nelson - Vogue.it" (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-10-27.
- ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
Further reading
- "Eddy Marnay, 82; French Lyricist Also Wrote for Celine Dion". Los Angeles Times. 2003-01-06. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
- "Eddy Marnay, 82, Songwriter for Pop Stars". The New York Times. 2003-01-06. Retrieved 2008-12-03.