John Kennedy (Irish songwriter) facts for kids
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John Kennedy
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Known for | composed Ireland's entry for Eurovision '68 |
| Partner(s) | Separated |
| Children | 3, including Lucy Kennedy |
John Kennedy is an Irish television personality and a talented musician. He is well-known for being the father of popular TV presenter Lucy Kennedy. He also gained fame for composing Ireland's song for the Eurovision Song Contest 1968.
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John Kennedy: TV and Music Star
John Kennedy has made a name for himself in both television and music. He is often seen alongside his daughter, Lucy Kennedy, on TV shows. He also has a successful career as a composer.
His Television Appearances
John Kennedy is a familiar face on Irish television. He often appears as a pianist on The Lucy Kennedy Show. This chat show, which aired on RTÉ2 in 2009, featured his daughter Lucy as the host. John's musical talent added a special touch to the program.
Composing for Eurovision
One of John Kennedy's most notable achievements is his work as a composer. He wrote Ireland's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1968. This is a huge international music competition.
"Chance of a Lifetime"
The song John Kennedy composed was called "Chance of a Lifetime". It was performed by the singer Pat McGeegan. The song did very well in the competition, finishing in fourth place. Even better, it became a big hit in Ireland, reaching the top of the Irish Singles Chart. This showed how popular John's music was with the public.
