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David Franj

b. 1978

Australian singer

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Born 1978. David Franj is an Australian singer-songwriter.

David Frangiosa (born 23 September 1975), known professionally as David Franj, is an Australian singer-songwriter. Frangiosa had three singles on the ARIA Singles Chart top 40: "Oxygen" (March 2002), "Never Be Amazing" (August) and "God Only Knows" (February 2003). All appeared on his debut album, Wrong Place, Wrong Time (March 2003), which reached the ARIA Albums Chart top 60.

He co-wrote the song "Perfect" (April 2008) with its performer, Vanessa Amorosi, which reached No. 4 on the ARIA Charts and is certified double platinum. It was nominated as the Most Played Australian Work at the APRA Music Awards of 2009.

Biography David Franj, was born as David Frangiosa, and was raised in Melbourne.

Franj's first single, "Oxygen", was released to radio in early 2002 and peaked at No. 25 on the ARIA Singles Chart in April. His third single, "God Only Knows", also reached the top 40, in February 2003. His debut album, Wrong Place, Wrong Time, reached No. 53 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

In December 2003, Franj provided "I Want to Wake Up with You" for the soundtrack of the Australian comedy film, The Wannabes.

Vanessa Amorosi released "Perfect" in April 2008, the second single from her second studio album, Somewhere in the Real World. It was co-written by Franj with Amorosi and peaked at No. 4. At the APRA Music Awards of 2009 "Perfect" was nominated for Most Played Australian Work.

Discography Albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chartpositions AUS Wrong Place, Wrong Time... Released: March 2003 Format: CD Label: Standard (STD1203) 98

Singles +List of singles, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Album AUS "Oxygen" 2002 25 Wrong Place, Wrong Time... "Never Been Amazing" 33 "God Only Knows" 2003 37 "Teresa"/"Yellow Flowers" — "I Want to Wake Up with You" — The Wannabes

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Franj?

Australian singer

When was David Franj born?

David Franj was born on 8 August 1978 in Melbourne.

What is David Franj's occupation?

David Franj is a singer-songwriter.

What nationality is David Franj?

David Franj is Australian.

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· Wikipedia: David Franj

· Wikidata: Q5233802

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