Died On This Date (November 30, 2011) Nelly Byl / Prolific Belgian Songwriter

themusicsover November 30, 2011 0 Comments

Nelly Byl
March 25, 1919 – November 30, 2011

Nelly Byl was a Belgian songwriter who throughout her career, penned over 2000 songs.  Her most famous were “Raak me niet aan” in 1963, and “Que Sera Mi Vida” in 1980.  The definitive version of the former is by Conny Vandenbos, while the latter is by the Gibson Brothers.  Nelly Byl was 92 when she passed away on November 30, 2011.

Thanks to Henk de Bruin at 2+ Printing for the assist.