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“Born to Be Alive”- Patrick Hernandez & Jean Vanloo : a story of rags to riches to rags and Madonna's First Break

“Born to Be Alive”- Patrick Hernandez & Jean Vanloo : a story of rags to riches to rags and Madonna's First Break

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The Disco Anthem That Stole the Show at the Paralympics 2024

Do you remember the Paris Paralympics opening? A ceremony sparkled with the electrifying performance of “Born to Be Alive” by Christine and The Queens. However, one name was notably absent: Patrick Hernandez, the original artist. This iconic song, a disco anthem of 1979, has a story as fascinat…

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