Alice Dona Explained

Alice Donadel (born 17 February 1946 in Maisons-Alfort), known by her stage name Alice Dona, is a French singer and songwriter. She was born to an Italian father from Veneto and a French mother, both musicians.

As a singer, she recorded 11 singles from 1963 to 1965, among them "French: Demain, j'ai dix-sept ans|i=no", "Surboum 63", "French: Mon Train de banlieue|i=no", and "French: Avec toi|i=no"; the latter, co-written with Jacques Demarny, was her entry for the French: Rose de France|i=no song competition in 1966.[1] After starting a family she then turned more to songwriting and provided a series of hits for other French singers during the 1970s.[2]

Selected compositions

Notes and References

  1. Billboard. 2 July 1966. 42. INTERNATIONAL NEWS REPORTS. Entries for the Rose de France Song Festival Antibes, June 23–25 [...] 'Avec Toi' Alice Dona J. Demarny A. Dona [...].
  2. Book: Paroles de stars. 2003. 107. Interview: Alice Dona. fr. La prime à Dona: Compositeur pour les plus grands, Alice Dona a été propulsée sur l'avant-scène par son compère et ami Serge Lama. « L'antistar » est revenue au Théâtre de Dix-Heures, quatorze ans après son premier passage. Un bail pour cette grande dame qui a mené sa carrière avec sagesse. [...].