Giorgos Economidis

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Giorgos Economidis (Greek Γιώργος Οικονομίδης) was a Greek songwriter, radio host and sometimes actor of the 20th century.

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 "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 a start in their careers (among them Yiannis Voyatzis).

Economidis, in his latter years, was criticised for his support of the military Junta (1967 - 1974). He died on April 22, 1985.