Francis Albert Lai was a French composer, noted for his film scores.
11 Facts About Francis Lai
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Francis Lai won the 1970 Oscar for Best Music, Original Score and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score for the film Love Story.
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From a very early age, Francis Lai was fascinated by music and he played first in his local regional orchestras.
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The "Taverne d'Attilio" on the Place du Tertre in Montmartre, was a favorite place for the young talented Bernard Dimey with whom Francis Lai composed his first song.
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The young Francis Lai received a Golden Globe Award nomination for "Best Original Score".
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Francis Lai was known for his support of Mireille Mathieu in many compositions and recordings.
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In 1970, Francis Lai won the Academy Award for Best Music, Original Score and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score for the film Love Story.
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Francis Lai had success with music written for softcore erotic films like Emmanuelle 2 and Bilitis.
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Francis Lai uses synthesizers, acoustic guitars, and a truckload of strings to weave what is supposed to be the "perfect" setting for two young lovers to do what young lovers do, but has it all coming out of the wash sounding like a commercial for those laundry detergents that are airy fresh, or a silent movie score where the music is supposed to tell you that this is a pensive moment.
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Francis Lai wrote the music for the Perry Como hit "I Think of You", with lyrics by Rod McKuen.
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Francis Lai died on 7 November 2018, aged 86, at his home in Paris.