The film composer Francis Lai has died. He wrote the music for “Un homme et une femme” (“A Man and a Woman”) and “Love Story.” You know it, even if you don’t remember his name. Follow the links at your own risk. You won’t be able to get either melody out of your head for the rest of the day. The Academy Award winning composer of over 100 film scores was 86 years-old.

“Un homme et une femme” (1966):

“Love Story” (1970):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=r-ZyYmrr514

His obituary in Variety:
https://variety.com/2018/film/news/francis-lai-dead-dies-love-story-composer-1203022821/