David Christie (singer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

David Christie (singer)

French singer-songwriter

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-1948

Place of Birth: Tarare, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Date of Death: 11-May-1997

Profession: composer, singer, songwriter

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

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 Loves to Dance)", which are included on various 1980s compilation albums. 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).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.