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'''Giorgos Economidis''' ([[Greek language|Greek]] Γιώργος Οικονομίδης) was a [[Greeks|Greek]] songwriter, radio host and sometimes actor of the [[20th century]]. | '''Giorgos Economidis''' ([[Greek language|Greek]] Γιώργος Οικονομίδης) was a [[Greeks|Greek]] songwriter, radio host and sometimes actor of the [[20th century]]. | ||
| − | Economidis | + | Economidis served in the army in [[World War II]] and first made a name for himself by writing satyric Greek lyrics, ridiculing Benito Mussolini, to an Italian song, "La Campagnola". The song, "Κορόϊδο Μουσσολίνι", was made famous by singer [[Sophia Vembo]] in [[1940]]. |
| − | Economidis hosted the radio show "Τα νέα μας ταλέντα" (Our new talents) in the [[1960s]] and [[1970s]], giving many new aspiring singers a start in their careers (among them [[Yiannis Voyiatzis (singer)|Yiannis Voyatzis]]). | + | Economidis wrote the words of the [[Panathinaikos FC]] hymn "Σύλλογος μεγάλος δεν υπάρχει άλλος" (There is no other club) in the late [[1950s]], inspired by a victory of the greens over [[Apollon Athens FC|Apollon Athens]]. He also wrote "Πάμε μια βόλτα στα πλακιώτικα στενά" (Let's go for a stroll in [[Plaka]]) "Έχω απόψε ραντεβού" (I got a date tonight), "Και γουλιά-γουλιά" (Sip by sip) - which he sang himself - and other songs. |
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| + | Economidis hosted the radio show "Τα νέα μας ταλέντα" (Our new talents) in the [[1960s]] and [[1970s]], giving many new aspiring singers and other artists a start in their careers (among them [[Yiannis Voyiatzis (singer)|Yiannis Voyatzis]] and [[Harry Klynn]]). | ||
Economidis, in his latter years, was criticised for his support of the military [[Junta]] ([[1967]] - [[1974]]). He died on [[April 22]], [[1985]]. | Economidis, in his latter years, was criticised for his support of the military [[Junta]] ([[1967]] - [[1974]]). He died on [[April 22]], [[1985]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:03, January 11, 2008
Giorgos Economidis (Greek Γιώργος Οικονομίδης) was a Greek songwriter, radio host and sometimes actor of the 20th century.
Economidis served in the army in World War II and first made a name for himself by writing satyric Greek lyrics, ridiculing Benito Mussolini, to an Italian song, "La Campagnola". The song, "Κορόϊδο Μουσσολίνι", was made famous by singer Sophia Vembo in 1940.
Economidis wrote the words of the Panathinaikos FC hymn "Σύλλογος μεγάλος δεν υπάρχει άλλος" (There is no other club) in the late 1950s, inspired by a victory of the greens over Apollon Athens. He also wrote "Πάμε μια βόλτα στα πλακιώτικα στενά" (Let's go for a stroll in Plaka) "Έχω απόψε ραντεβού" (I got a date tonight), "Και γουλιά-γουλιά" (Sip by sip) - which he sang himself - and other songs.
Economidis hosted the radio show "Τα νέα μας ταλέντα" (Our new talents) in the 1960s and 1970s, giving many new aspiring singers and other artists a start in their careers (among them Yiannis Voyatzis and Harry Klynn).
Economidis, in his latter years, was criticised for his support of the military Junta (1967 - 1974). He died on April 22, 1985.