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"Starmaker" by The All Stars: Reflecting on 35 Years of an Underrated Gem
Photo edited by Marco Rens Exactly thirty-five years ago, on January 6th, 1990, the charity single " Starmaker " by the All Stars —a...
Ralph Ruiz
6 janv.4 min de lecture
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Diamond Jubilee: The Dutch Top 40 Turns 60!
Today marks a significant milestone as the Dutch Top 40 celebrates its 60th anniversary . This iconic weekly music chart originated as...
Ralph Ruiz
2 janv.4 min de lecture
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‘True Luv’ Turns 45: 1979’s Perfect Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) Gift"
In loving memory of Hans van Hemert (1945 - 2024) Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) Front cover of "True Luv'"...
Ralph Ruiz
2 déc. 20249 min de lecture
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José's 'I Love You': 40 Years of Cult Status and Timeless Emotion
Photo courtesy of © José Hoebee Fan Page (Facebook) Photo edited by Marco Rens In late November 1984, the Dutch record label CNR ...
Ralph Ruiz
26 nov. 20244 min de lecture
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Farewell to Hans van Hemert: Celebrating a Legacy of Dutch Musical Brilliance
As mentioned last month on this website, the legendary record producer and songwriter Hans van Hemert passed away on October 7th . His...
Ralph Ruiz
22 nov. 202417 min de lecture
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'For You' by Luv': Celebrating 35 Years of Pure Dance-Pop Magic with a Stock, Aitken & Waterman-Inspired Twist
Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) Photo by Govert de Roos (1989) - edited by Marco de Rens In November 1989, Luv' ...
Ralph Ruiz
18 nov. 20248 min de lecture
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Celebrating 45 Years of "Ooh, Yes I Do": Luv's Classic Hit from 1979
In loving memory of Hans van Hemert (1945 - 2024) Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) Photo edited by Marco Rens After...
Ralph Ruiz
3 nov. 202411 min de lecture
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Celebrating 45 Years of "Spacer" — The Chic-Produced Classic That Cemented Sheila & B. Devotion's Disco Legacy
"He's a Spaaaaaacer, a star chaser..." On October 7th, 1979, Luv' signed an exclusive and lucrative record deal with CNR (a label...
Ralph Ruiz
22 oct. 20248 min de lecture
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Celebrating 35 Years of Luv's 'Welcome To My Party': A Track that Copies the Iconic 'Stock, Aitken & Waterman' Sound
Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook), Marco Rens & Martin Vink Photo edited by Marco Rens Thirty-five years ago...
Ralph Ruiz
28 sept. 20248 min de lecture
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In Memoriam Alfredo Garrido (iconic voice behind children's cartoon theme songs and lyricist of Luv's hits in Spanish)
Photo edited by Marco Rens Legendary Spanish singer and record producer Alfredo Garrido , born on February 20th, 1933, in Bilbao, Spain,...
Ralph Ruiz
15 sept. 20243 min de lecture
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Luv's Top 10 most-streamed songs
Photo edited by Marco Rens The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry ( IFPI ) publishes its global music report...
Ralph Ruiz
5 sept. 20243 min de lecture
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Eeny Meeny Miny Moe by Luv': Celebrating 45 years of a Europop Gem
" Eeny Meeny Miny Moe " (the seventh single by Luv' ) entered the Tipparade (the Dutch Bubbling Under Top 40 chart ) precisely...
Ralph Ruiz
10 août 20246 min de lecture
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Disco Reflections: Marga Scheide's Admiration for The Ritchie Family
Photo edited by Marco Rens On July 7th, 2022, in Best, the Netherlands, a memorable lunch brought together Marga Scheide , a former Luv'...
Ralph Ruiz
17 juil. 20243 min de lecture
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Visual charm on TV: Lots of Luv' Special (45th anniversary)
Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) Forty-five years ago exactly, on July 13th, 1979, TROS/Nederland 1  TV channel...
Ralph Ruiz
13 juil. 20244 min de lecture
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"Cassandra" by Bonnie & José: 40th anniversary
A tribute to ABBA's music Exactly forty years ago, on June 30th, 1984, "Cassandra", a Dutch cover version of an ABBA song released as a...
Ralph Ruiz
30 juin 20244 min de lecture
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Noheyo by José Hoebee: 10th anniversary
Ten years ago precisely, on June 12th, 2014, José Hoebee's single "Noheyo" was released as a digital single. This Dutch cover version of...
Ralph Ruiz
12 juin 20244 min de lecture
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Lots of Luv': 45th anniversary of Luv's legendary album
José Hoebee, Marga Scheide & Patty Brard presenting "Lots of Luv" at the Amsterdam Lido on May 15th, 1979 Forty-five years ago precisely, on May 15th, 1979, the release party of Luv 's second album, " Lots of Luv' ", was held at the Lido in Amsterdam. This masterpiece of pop music included the hit singles " Casanova " and " Eeny Meeny Miny Moe ". Let's celebrate the 45th anniversary of this iconic LP. History In 1978 and 1979, Luv' enjoyed widespread popularity across Europe
Ralph Ruiz
15 mai 20246 min de lecture
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Patty Brard's strange departure from "Shownieuws"
Earlier this month, Luv's former singer Patty Brard made a surprising announcement: she left the infotainment news program "Shownieuws"...
Ralph Ruiz
20 avr. 20243 min de lecture
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Casanova by Luv': 45th anniversary of a Europop classic
Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) Forty-five years ago, precisely, on April 14th, 1979, when Philips/Phonogram Records released Luv' s single " Casanova ", the stakes were high. 1978 had indeed been a great year for Luv' . The ladies enjoyed a remarkable breakthrough not only in Benelux but also abroad. In a short time, they scored three hit singles ( " U.O.Me " , " You're the Greatest Lover ", and " Trojan Horse " ) and an album (" With LUV ") on the Euro
Ralph Ruiz
13 avr. 20249 min de lecture
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"Time Goes by" by José: 40th anniversary
Photo courtesy of © José Hoebee Fan Page (Facebook) Photo edited by Marco Rens Forty years ago precisely, on April 2nd, 1984, José...
Ralph Ruiz
2 avr. 20243 min de lecture
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