Patsy Gallant
Singer-songwriter and actress from Canada
Born
August 15th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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A Canadian singer-songwriter and actress, achieved prominence in the 1970s with a successful music career, particularly in the pop and country genres. Gained recognition for the hit single 'From New York to L.A.', which became a chart-topping success. Enjoyed a fruitful career in both English and French, contributing to the bilingual music scene in Canada. In addition to music, ventured into acting, showcasing talent in television and theater productions.
Released the hit single 'From New York to L.A.'
Acted in television and theater productions
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