Anne Marie Cyr: Difference between revisions
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<ref name="Jackson">{{cite book|last =Jackson|first = Rick|title = Encyclopaedia of Canadian rock, pop and folk music|publisher = Quarry Press, Kingston, ON, Canada|year = 1994|isbn = 1-55082-107-5}}</ref><ref name="Where Are They Now">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA2B5vJogPs YouTube: "Where Are They Now? - "Nudimension"]</ref> |
<ref name="Jackson">{{cite book|last =Jackson|first = Rick|title = Encyclopaedia of Canadian rock, pop and folk music|publisher = Quarry Press, Kingston, ON, Canada|year = 1994|isbn = 1-55082-107-5}}</ref><ref name="Where Are They Now">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA2B5vJogPs YouTube: "Where Are They Now? - "Nudimension"]</ref> |
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In early 1983, Nudimension released the [[francophone]] single "[[Amour Programmé]]" which was a synthpop song by singer/drummer songwriter Louis Rondeau (former singer/drummer/songwriter for the [[222s]]) and Cyr |
In early 1983, Nudimension released the [[francophone]] single "[[Amour Programmé]]" which was a synthpop song by singer/drummer songwriter Louis Rondeau (former singer/drummer/songwriter for the [[222s]]) and Cyr performed the spoken word elements of the track. Released on the Ciel and Saisons labels principally in Quebec, it became a minor hit in the [[francophone]] regions of Canada; and by export in France and remaining North America. Cyr and Rondeau appeared together on the Canadian network TV show ''Lautrec '83'' (presented by [[Donald Lautrec]]) to promote the single, her highest-profile TV performance. She also appeared on [[CFCF-DT|CFCF-TV]] on Friday night's ''Nite Life'' presented by Peter King, representing <ref name="Where Are They Now"/> |
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Cyr continues to live in Montreal, but no longer works in the media. |
Cyr continues to live in Montreal, but no longer works in the media. |
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Latest revision as of 23:19, 19 August 2024
Anne Marie Cyr | |
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| Born | 1963 (age 60–61) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Synthpop, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Tv presenter, singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1982–1986 |
| Labels | Illusion, Saisons, Musi-video |
| Song samples | |
"Big Boy" (English) | |
Anne Marie Cyr (born 1963) was a French Canadian TV presenter and occasional model; who was active during the early 1980s. Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Cyr came to prominence in her late teens on Montreal cable television assisting and presenting on shows such as Musi-Video (a forerunner to Canada's MuchMusic). She fitted in her TV presenting and pop career with studying communications at Montreal's Concordia University.
In early 1983, Nudimension released the francophone single "Amour Programmé" which was a synthpop song by singer/drummer songwriter Louis Rondeau (former singer/drummer/songwriter for the 222s) and Cyr performed the spoken word elements of the track. Released on the Ciel and Saisons labels principally in Quebec, it became a minor hit in the francophone regions of Canada; and by export in France and remaining North America. Cyr and Rondeau appeared together on the Canadian network TV show Lautrec '83 (presented by Donald Lautrec) to promote the single, her highest-profile TV performance. She also appeared on CFCF-TV on Friday night's Nite Life presented by Peter King, representing [2]
Cyr continues to live in Montreal, but no longer works in the media.
Discography
[edit]Cyr only ever recorded with Nudimension and is listed as a "special guest" on record sleeves. She was Nudimension's principal female vocalist and appears in the following releases:
- "Amour Programmé" – 1983 (Fr)
- "Obsession" – 1983 (Fr)
- "Rendezvous" – 1983 (En)
- "Hors la loi" – 1984 (Fr)
- "Big Boy" – 1984 (En)
References
[edit]- ^ Jackson, Rick (1994). Encyclopaedia of Canadian rock, pop and folk music. Quarry Press, Kingston, ON, Canada. ISBN 1-55082-107-5.
- ^ a b YouTube: "Where Are They Now? - "Nudimension"