| A Hebrew from Dimona and a former member of Eden, Eddie was offered a tempting sum of money to relocate to Russia but he decided to stay in Israel, his true home. Now, he is releasing his first single.
Eddie Butler, 34, was born to American parents who had come to Israel from Chicago before settling in Dimona. Eddie began to sing and perform at the age of eight. He and his older brother, Gabriel, became popular attractions in Dimona, singing at family gatherings and community events. He soon found himself performing all over Israel.
Eddie decided to leave small-town Dimona for the big city of Tel Aviv where he began to sing with wedding bands. His enchantingly soulful voice, showmanship and good looks caught the attention of many top Israeli performers who wanted a little ‘Butler Flavour’ in their songs. In 1995, Eddie worked as backing singer for Zahava Bain's pre-Eurovision song. Soon afterwards, recording studios became interested in Eddie’s undeniable potential. He joined forces with the renowned musical manager and composer, Yacov Lemay, songwriter Jackie Oved, singer Rafiel Daan and brother Gabriel Butler to form the soulful pop group Eden (named after Eddie's daughter).
A unique blend of Hebrew and English, Eden was launched in 1997 and soon found success. Doron Oren replaced Jackie Oved and the finished product was ready to work – and work, they did! Their first hit was 'Happy Birthday', a rhythmic pop song full of joy that can still be heard on radio stations today. In 1999, Eden were chosen to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest. The group finished a respectable fifth, bringing them much credit back home.
2001 saw the dismantling of Eden but Eddie Butler found himself invited to perform throughout Europe, Russia and America. In 2003, he represented Israel in Yurmala, Russia's equivalent to the Eurovision Song Contest which is viewed by over 80 million people. Again, Eddie’s talent, spirit and inspiration won him the award as the audience’s favourite and he was approached by prominent businessmen with offers to stay in Russia and perform. But he decided that Israel was his home given that he lives there with Orly, the love of his life, and his son Aton.
Eddie Butler's single, 'You Are A Dream'
Eddie is releasing his first single 'You Are A Dream', a song inspired by five years of living with his family, Orly and Aton. In early 2006, during his Dudu Topaz show, Eddie publicly proposed to Orly before serenading her with his debut song 'You Are A Dream'. A tearful Orly accepted to huge applause from the audience.
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16 March 2006
Eddie Butler has won the national preselection in Israel. He will represent his country with the song 'Ze hazman' (This is the time) composed by himself.
Together with the group Eden Eddie Butler already participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1999.
More details about the artist soon here! |
