Jacques Zegers was born on June 25, 1947 in Brussels, Belgium. He began singing in cabaret at the age of 16 and continued to participate in song contests while he pursued a career as a journalist. In 1984, he was asked to record 'L.A. en Olympie', the official Belgian song for the 1984 Olympic Games.In the same year, Zegers represented Belgium during the Eurovision Song Contest. His song 'Avanti la vie' finished fifth in the Contest in a field of 19 participants. It has become one of the lesser known Belgian entries for Eurovision.
My collection: 7" single no. 4154
Found: Chelsea Records, Antwerpen, November 7, 2009
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Avanti la vie' / 'Des etoiles dans le coeur'
