Marc Hamilton was a Canadian singer best known for his 1970 single "Comme j'ai toujours envie d'aimer".
11 Facts About Marc Hamilton
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In 1963, at the age of 19, and the height of The Beatles' success of the sixties, and the popularity of the Beatle-inspired francophone bands of the sixties, Hamilton formed the four-member Les Shadols, writing six original songs released on three consecutive singles.
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Marc Hamilton is best known for his 1970 single "Comme j'ai toujours envie d'aimer" that was a big hit in Quebec and in France where it reached number 1 on the French Singles Chart on 12 September 1970 staying on top of the French chart for three consecutive weeks.
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Marc Hamilton released three albums in this period, Peau de femmes, J'ai un bon deal a musical comedy directed on stage by Roger Pilon and J'ai un rendez-vous d'amour.
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Marc Hamilton published an autobiography titled La chanson qui m'a tue.
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Marc Hamilton directed the Orchestre de l'Opera national de Paris.
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In 1973, as a result of an accident, Marc Hamilton lost his left eye, but he persevered in musical projects.
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Marc Hamilton was transferred to the psychiatric ward of Saint-Luc hospital for recuperation.
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Marc Hamilton was active in charity, founding Maison Marc Hamilton in Mauricie, Quebec.
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On 1 February 2022, Marc Hamilton fell into a coma after contracting COVID-19.
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Marc Hamilton died at Saint-Jerome Hospital on 17 February 2022, at the age of 78 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec.