Chris de Burgh

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Born 15 October 1948.

Chris de Burgh

Biography

Chris de Burgh (born Christopher John Davison, 15 October 1948) is an Argentinian-born British-Irish singer-songwriter. He is most famous for his 1986 love song "The Lady in Red", which reached number one in Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Norway, the United Kingdom and South Africa.

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  1. Record cellar: de Burgh sells wine collection

    Fri 25 Mar 2011 11:38

    A collection of vintage wines from Chris de Burgh's private cellar has sold for more...

  2. De Burgh to sell wine collection

    Wed 2 Feb 2011 12:31

    Singer Chris de Burgh's collection of fine wines and champagne is expected to sell for...

  3. Christmas hits

    Sun 26 Dec 2010 00:55

    Greg Lake and Chris de Burgh on their festive songs

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