About Eddy Marnay
Lived 1920 – 2003 (aged 82). Eddy Marnay was a French songwriter, composer, singer, lyricist and copywriter.
Edmond Bacri (18 December 1920 – 3 January 2003), known professionally as Eddy Marnay, was a French songwriter. In his career, he wrote more than 4000 songs, including works for Édith Piaf, Frida Boccara and Céline Dion. He was joint winner, as lyricist, of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1969 for "Un Jour, Un Enfant", sung by Frida Boccara. 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, as Marnay produced and helped write Dion's first five records.
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Who was Eddy Marnay?
French songwriter, singer (1920-2003)
When was Eddy Marnay born?
Eddy Marnay was born on 18 December 1920 in Algiers.
When did Eddy Marnay die?
Eddy Marnay died on 3 January 2003 in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
What was Eddy Marnay's occupation?
Eddy Marnay was a songwriter, composer, singer, lyricist and copywriter.
What nationality was Eddy Marnay?
Eddy Marnay was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddy Marnay. https://biography.guide/eddy-marnay/
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