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Louis Guglielmi (3 April 1916 – 4 April 1991), known by his pen name Louiguy, was a French musician. He wrote the melody for Édith Piaf's lyrics of "La Vie en rose" and the Latin jazz composition "Cerisier rose et pommier blanc", a popular song written in 1950, made famous in English as "Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)", which was recast as a resounding mambo hit for Pérez Prado. Guglielmi was born in Barcelona.

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Louiguy

Louiguy french composer

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Name
Louiguy
Born
3 April 1916
Birthplace
Barcelona, Spain
Place of death
Vence, France
Occupation
Composer
Full name
Luis Guillaume Guglielmi.
Died
1991. · Vence.
Nationality
France.
Education
Conservatoire de Paris.
Languages
Catalan and French.

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Louis Guglielmi (3 April 1916 – 4 April 1991), known by his pen name Louiguy, was a French musician. He wrote the melody for Édith Piaf's lyrics of "La Vie en rose" and the Latin jazz composition "Cerisier rose et pommier blanc", a popular song written in 1950, made famous in English as "Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)", which was recast as a resounding mambo hit for Pérez Prado. Guglielmi was born in Barcelona.

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Louiguy (1916–1991) was a French composer and musician. Born Luis Guillaume Guglielmi in Barcelona, the composer died in Vence. Louiguy studied at Conservatoire de Paris. Languages used include Catalan, French and Valencia.

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