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David Christie (1 January 1948 – 11 May 1997) was a French singer. Born Jacques Pepino in Tarare, he also used the pseudonyms James Bolden and Napoleon Jones. He is best known for the hits "Saddle Up" (1982) and "I Love to Love (But My Baby Just Loves to Dance)", which are included on various 1980s compilation albums.

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As a composer working with lyricist Jack Robinson, Christie, using the name James Bolden, wrote songs that have sold more than 50 million records around the world. Their hits include: "I Love to Love (But My Baby Loves to Dance)", "Love Me Like a Lover" and "Rendezvous" (Tina Charles); "Saddle Up" (David Christie); "Strut Your Funky Stuff" (Frantique); "(If You Want It) Do It Yourself" (Gloria Gaynor); and "Do or Die" (Grace Jones).[1]

In 1973, Christie had his first child, Nathalie, with Françoise Richard. He later had a second daughter, Julia, born of his relationship with the singer Nina Morato. Christie committed suicide in 1997 in Capbreton, following the accidental death of his 11-year-old daughter Julia.[2]

Discography

Albums

• 1974: Never Alone
• 1975: Napoleon Jones featuring David Christie
• 1977: Love is the Most Important Thing
• 1978: Back Fire
• 1980: Flashback
• 1982: Back in Control
• 1984: Stress

Singles

References

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[de] David Christie (Sänger)

David Christie (geboren als Jacques Pépino; * 1. Januar 1948 in Tarare, Frankreich; † 11. Mai 1997 in Capbreton, Département Landes, Frankreich[2]) war ein französischer Sänger und Songschreiber, der auch unter den Pseudonymen James Bolden, Napoleon Jones und Philippe Tarare arbeitete. Sein größter Hit als Sänger war die 1982 erschienene Single Saddle Up.

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