R.I.P. Francis Lai

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His theme for A Man and a Woman was instantly memorable -- and, I'd argue, helped sell the film. And the Love Story theme was ubiquitous in a way few film themes these days ever get.

He started string of composers who came out of European cinema and then won Oscars in the 70s for Hollywood efforts: Michel Legrand, Nino Rota and Georges Delerue all followed.
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R.I.P. Francis Lai

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Oscar winner for his Love Story score:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Lai
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