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Ricky Valance
Ricky Valance was born David Spencer in Northern Ireland in 1939. He started recording for Decca Records in 1959, and the following year he released 'Tell...
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Ricky Valance was born David Spencer in Northern Ireland in 1939. He started recording for Decca Records in 1959, and the following year he released 'Tell Laura I Love Her,' a ballad about a young man saying goodbye to his girlfriend before going off to war. The song became a hit in the UK and several other countries.
That song was his biggest success, though he recorded other singles like 'Donna' and 'Just Like Eddie' in the early 1960s. He worked as a solo artist, not with a band.
Later in his career, he faced some personal difficulties, including struggles with alcohol and drugs. He also dealt with allegations that 'Tell Laura I Love Her' was too similar to another song, though the track remained popular regardless.
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