Eddy Wally | |
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 Eddy Wally, "The Voice of Europe" (in concert), 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Eduard Van De Walle |
| Also known as | Eddy Wally, "Wow!" Guy |
| Born | 12 July 1932 Zelzate, East Flanders, Belgium |
| Died | 6 February 2016 (aged 83) Zelzate, Belgium |
| Genres | Pop, schlager |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, producer, actor |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1959–2012 |
| Website | http://www.eddywally.be |
Eduard Van De Walle (12 July 1932 – 6 February 2016), known by his stage name Eddy Wally, was a Belgian schlager singer and actor from Zelzate, East Flanders, and the once self-proclaimed "Voice of Europe".[1]
As a crooner and showman, Eddy Wally toured worldwide, including China, Australia, all of Europe, the United States, and the USSR.[2] As Eddy Wally was short, he tended to use outside chairs in his act.[clarification needed]
Eddy Wally was best known for his song "Chérie"[3] which became a double-platinum hit.[4] Wally was also known for "Ik spring uit een vliegmachien" ("I'll jump out of an aeroplane"), and "Dans Mi Amor".
- ^ "All it takes in the eurovision song contest". 3minutes.me. Retrieved 25 February 2010. [dead link]
- ^ "L'Echo: Eddy Wally, l'icône de la chanson flamande" (in French). Lecho.be. 21 July 2008. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2010.
- ^ "Cherie" (in French). Muziekarchief.be. Retrieved 25 February 2010.
- ^ "E.Wally Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 25 February 2010.