Eddy Wally - Topic

Eduard Van De Walle, known by his stage name Eddy Wally, was a Belgian schlager singer and actor from Zelzate, East Flanders, and the once self-proclaimed "Voice of Europe". Wally enjoyed a somewhat polarizing reputation in Flanders, with most of his songs being characterized as unintentional comedy. Due to his limited vocal talent and naïve, cheesy lyrics, he could be compared with an outsider musician. On the other hand, he managed to sustain a successful career in the Flemish media for half a century. Wally also toured worldwide, including China, Australia, all of Europe, the United States, and the USSR. As Eddy Wally was short, he tended to use outside chairs in his act. Eddy Wally was best known for his song "Chérie...