Melody (Belgian singer)

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Melody
Birth nameNathalie T'Sobbel
Also known asNathalie Lefebvre
Born (1977-01-20) 20 January 1977 (age 46)
Origin Ronse, Belgium
Genres Pop
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1989–1993
LabelsCarrere

Nathalie Lefebvre (born T'Sobbel on 20 January 1977), known under the name of Melody, is a Belgian former singer. Although from Flanders, she sang mostly in French.

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Biography

Lefebvre was born at Ronse, Belgium. Discovered by Jean-Pierre Millers, Melody was produced by Dalida's brother, Orlando. In 1989, at the age of 12, she released her first single "Y'a pas que les grands qui rêvent", written by J.-P. Millers and Guy Carlier, which was a huge hit in France (#2, 28 weeks on the chart) and won an SACEM award. She also released other songs such as "Chariot d'étoiles", "Le Prince du roller" and "Mamie", which achieved a minor success. [1]

She recorded an album in 1990, Danse ta vie, which was reissued in 1993 and containing two new songs. However, it passed unnoticed.

Discography

Albums

Singles

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References

  1. Elia Habib, Muz hit. tubes, p. 170 ( ISBN   2-9518832-0-X)
  2. "Y'a pas que les grands qui rêvent". lescharts.com (French Singles Chart). Retrieved 8 October 2010.
  3. Melody's certifications in France Chartsinfrance.net Archived 21 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  4. "Chariot d'étoiles". lescharts.com (French Singles Chart). Retrieved 8 October 2010.