Marshal Manengkei (9 March 1949 – 25 August 2017) was a Dutch-Indonesian producer, songwriter, composer and lyricist. He was also an occasional singer. He had been a co-composer on a number of Dutch and European hit singles during the 1970s.

Background

Early years

He was born on March 9, 1949, In

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. Due to the political upheaval in Indonesia during the 1960s, his family left their country for Europe in 1965. Some nine months after their arrival, his father suffered a stroke and young Marshal had to help out by finding extra paid work.

Career

Some of the hit songs he has co-composed with

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" and " My Love" for Rosy & Andres. He also composed

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's hit "Song For The Children", and

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's "Angelino". As a producer, he has produced for the

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Discography

* Stoney's Aphrodite – "Down At Rockszana's" / "Reaching Out" - Sky SKY 4159 SS - (1984)Discog
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References

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