David Christie (singer) "Love Me Like a Lover" and "Rendezvous" (Tina Charles); "Saddle Up" (David Christie); "Strut Your Funky Stuff" (Frantique); "(If You Want It) Do It Yourself" (Gloria Gaynor); and "Do or Die" (Grace Jones). In 1973, Christie had his first child, Nathalie, with Françoise Richard. He later had a second daughter, Julia, born of his relationship with the singer Nina Morato. Christie committed suicide in 1997 in Capbreton, following the accidental death of his 11-year-old daughter Julia. David Christie (singer) David Christie (1 January 1948 – 11 May 1997) was a French singer. Born Jacques Pepino in Tarare, he also used
Gloria (Irish singer) for 90 weeks - the longest run for any single in Irish chart history (a record it still holds today). The single gained a UK release in December 1978, but failed to attract attention before Scottish singer Lena Martell scored a UK No.1 with it some months later. It came from her album "When I Sing for Him", which was certified silver. She was popular in the dance halls at the time, singing with her backing band, The Mississippi. Gloria announced her retirement in May 2001, when she turned 50. However, she later returned to music, performing with her sister