Marshal Manengkei (9 March 1949 – 25 August 2017) was a Dutch-Indonesian producer, songwriter, composer and lyricist.[1] He was also an occasional singer. He had been a co-composer on a number of Dutch and European hit singles during the 1970s.

Marshal Manengkei
Background information
Birth nameMarshal Conradt Jules Manengkei
Born(1949-03-09)March 9, 1949
Surabaya, Indonesia
DiedAugust 25, 2017(2017-08-25) (aged 68)
Jakarta, Indonesia
GenresPop, Soul, Disco
Occupation(s)Songwriter, producer
Years active1970s

Background

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Early years

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He was born on March 9, 1949, In Surabaya, Indonesia.[2][3] Due to the political upheaval in Indonesia during the 1960s, his family left their country for Europe in 1965. Some nine months after their arrival, his father suffered a stroke and young Marshal had to help out by finding extra paid work.[4]

Career

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Some of the hit songs he has co-composed with Andres Holten include "Sausalito" and "My Love" for Rosy & Andres.[5][6] He also composed Oscar Harris's hit "Song For The Children", and Debbie's "Angelino".[7] As a producer, he has produced for the Blue Diamonds,[8][9]

Discography

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  • Stoney's Aphrodite – "Down At Rockszana's" / "Reaching Out" - Sky SKY 4159 SS - (1984)[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Sang Komposer Kelas Dunia Tutup Usia 68 Tahun". koranmediajakarta (in Indonesian). 4 September 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-09.
  2. ^ Me Tunes Marshal Manengkei
  3. ^ doovi.com Marshal & Riem de Wolff Waarom Huil Je Toch Nona Manis
  4. ^ Jarigan Berita Terluas di Indonesia Senin, 24 September 2012 Marshal Manengkei, Komponis Kelas Dunia yang Pilih Habiskan Hari Tua di Indonesia Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ hitparade.ch Rosy & Andres - Sausalito
  6. ^ hitparade.ch Rosy & Andres - My Love
  7. ^ hitparade.ch Debbie - Angelino
  8. ^ Jarigan Berita Terluas di Indonesia Senin, 24 September 2012 Marshal Manengkei, Komponis Kelas Dunia yang Pilih Habiskan Hari Tua di Indonesia Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ doovi.com Marshal & Riem de Wolff Waarom Huil Je Toch Nona Manis
  10. ^ Discogs Stoney's Aphrodite – Down At Rockszana's