Robbie Nevil (born Robert S. Nevil, October 2, 1958, Los Angeles, California) is an American pop singer–songwriter/producer/guitarist. He is best known for his 1986 hit "C'est La Vie".
Nevil began playing guitar at age 11 and played in a series of cover bands. He began performing his original music and signed a publishing deal in 1983, writing songs for the Pointer Sisters, El DeBarge, and Earth, Wind & Fire.
In 1986 he received his first recordi...
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Robbie Nevil (born Robert S. Nevil, October 2, 1958, Los Angeles, California) is an American pop singer–songwriter/producer/guitarist. He is best known for his 1986 hit "C'est La Vie".
Nevil began playing guitar at age 11 and played in a series of cover bands. He began performing his original music and signed a publishing deal in 1983, writing songs for the Pointer Sisters, El DeBarge, and Earth, Wind & Fire.
In 1986 he received his first recording contract, signing with Manhattan Records, for whom he recorded his debut album with producers Alex Sadkin and Phil Thornalley. His debut single "C'est La Vie" reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, propelling the album into the Top 40 on both the pop and R&B; charts. His second single "Dominoes" hit #14 on the Hot 100 and #22 on the Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart, while third single "Wot's It To Ya" peaked at #10 on the Hot 100 and Dance Club Play Singles charts, and #69 on the R&B; chart.
In 1988, Nevil released his second album, A...
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