Bessy Argyraki
Bessy Argyraki (Μπέσσυ Αργυράκη) | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Vasileia Argyraki |
| Born | 4 April 1957 Athens, Greece |
| Genres | Pop, Elafrolaiko |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Website | www.facebook.com/Bessy-Argyraki-1481743728800746/ |
Bessy Argyraki (born 4 April 1957 in Athens) is a Greek pop singer who started her career in the mid 1970s and recorded albums until the mid '90s. She has represented Greece in many International festivals and won many prizes. She has released a single and an album in Japan. The single "toshihiko" entered the Japanese Singles' TOP 10. She is married to a doctor and she is a member of the city council in Glyfada.
Argyraki is best known for representing Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 1977[1][2][3] and also for her covers of many European hits. Her covers include songs by France Gall, Raffaella Carrà, Kim Wilde[4] and Dolly Parton. During the 1970s and the '80s Argyraki was one of the most popular performers in Greece.
References
- ^ "Eurovision Song Contest 1977 - Eurovision Song Contest". Eurovision.tv.
- ^ "Eurovision Song Contest : Details : Greece 1977 : Pascalis, Marianna, Robert & Bessy / Πασχάλης, Μαριάννα, Ρόμπερτ & Μπέσσυ, Mathema Solfege / Μάθημα σολφέζ". www.esc-history.com.
- ^ "Bessy Argyraki: The Diamond!". 12 Points. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Argyraki, Bessy - Wilde Life : Official Kim Wilde fansite". www.wilde-life.com. Retrieved 25 May 2016.