Front cover of the "Red Light" album by Patty Brard Forty years ago, Patty Brard aimed to strengthen her recording career with the release of her third studio album, " Red Light ", a dance-pop–driven project that captured the mid-1980s sound. The album was launched alongside its lead single, " Red Light ," released simultaneously, and was later supported by two additional singles in 1986: " Tender Lover ," a collaboration with Eddy Kendricks (formerly of The Temptations ),

Photo courtesy of © Marco Rens ( Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) Luv' and Marines in Dubai (December 1990) Photo edited by Marco Rens Thirty-five years ago, exactly, on December 14, 1990, Luv' (featuring Marga Scheide as the only original member with Diana van Berlo and Carina Lemoine ) gave a memorable show in Dubai to entertain Dutch marines involved in the First Gulf War . It was a milestone in the trio's career. Here's the story of this unique performance. One yea

In loving memory of Will Hoebee, Harry van Hoof, and Ron Brandsteder Promotional photo of Bonnie & José Courtesy of José Hoebee's Fan Page Exactly forty years ago, on December 7, 1985, " Waarom ," a single by Bonnie St. Claire & José Hoebee and a Dutch-language cover version of ABBA 's Move On , made its debut on the Tipparade , Holland's 'bubbling under' chart just below the Top 40. Just one week later, the track entered the Dutch singles chart known as " Nationale Hitparad

In loving memory of Hans van Hemert (1945 - 2024) Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) Photo by Claude Vanheye - edited by Marco Rens Forty-five years ago, CNR/Carrere Records released Luv’ s fourth album, " Forever Yours ". Coming out just before the Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) festivities in the Netherlands, it was the perfect gift for fans. Considered the final album of Luv’ s classic era, it included the hit singles " One More Little Kissy ," " My Numbe

Photo courtesy of © Marco Rens (Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) In Loving Memory of Jacques Zwart Photo edited by Marco Rens Thirty-five years ago, on November 20, 1990, Luv’ premiered their single “ Hasta Mañana ” , written by Jacques Zwart and released a month earlier, on the Veronica/Nederland 2 TV show " Sportgala: Auto-Maten" . The performance showcased the group’s lineup at the time: Marga Scheide (the sole remaining original member), Diana van Berlo (who had joi

" So keep your head up in the sky, we're gonna be one forever... " In Loving Memory of Hans van Hemert Special thanks to Marco Rens ( Official Luv', LUV' fan page, Ria Thielsch Fan Zone : Forever Yours ) Luv' anno 1980: Ria Thielsch, Marga Scheide, and José Hoebee Photo edited by Marco Rens Forty-five years ago, CNR/Carrere Records released Luv' s twelfth single, titled " My Number One ." This song introduced a new member of the girl group: Ria Thielsch , who successfully

In loving memory of Will Hoebee, Benny Neyman, Harry van Hoof, Hans Vermeulen, and Edward Reekers Photo by Govert de Roos Forty years ago, in October 1985, RCA Records released Herinnering , a collaboration between Bonnie St. Claire and José Hoebee that reimagined ABBA ’s songs in Dutch. The album—an affectionate tribute to Sweden’s legendary quartet—captured the warmth and melodic brilliance of the originals while giving them a distinctly Dutch voice. Before its releas

Patty Brard remains the most active former Luv' member in the Dutch media and, as such, continues to attract the most public attention. Here's the latest news about her since August: Shownieuws Patty Brard occasionally appears on SBS6 's infotainment news program " Shownieuws " as a showbiz expert. Patty Brard on Shownieuws on August 28, 2025 During the broadcast on August 28, the diva discussed the 30th anniversary of the Dutch commercial TV channel SBS6 , where she has

Anniversary Milestone: Ria Thielsch’s 45 Years as a Permanent Member of Luv’ Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page and Ria Thielsch...

When Luv’s Future Hung in the Balance Photo edited by Marco Rens Stay tuned for part 2 of our article next month! Exactly forty-five...

Photo credits: Martin Vink, Ronald, Official Luv', Carina Lemoine Carina Lemoine in 1991 Exactly thirty-five years ago, on July 23, 1990,...

Shock in Luv' Land Forty-five years ago, exactly, the July 10, 1980, edition of the Dutch most-read newspaper, De Telegraaf , featured an...

In October 1979, Dutch girl group Luv' signed an exclusive and lucrative record deal with CNR (a label affiliated with the French...

Exactly forty years ago, on June 21, 1985, " Zoals Vrienden Doen ," a duet single by Bonnie St. Claire and José Hoebee , premiered on the...

In loving memory of Hans van Hemert  (1945 - 2024) Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) Patty, Marga & José in colourful...

Luv' in front of the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan, Mexico (May 1980) Exactly 45 years ago, on May 5th, 1980, a milestone moment took...

In loving memory of Hans van Hemert (1945 - 2024) Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) Luv' & Hans van Hemert Photo...

Forty-five years ago precisely, on March 28th, 1980, the Dutch channel NCRV aired a 25-minute special titled " This is True Luv' ", ...

In loving memory of Will Hoebee, Benny Neyman, and Ron Brandsteder The Dutch cast of "ABBACaDaBra", including Marga Scheide, José Hoebee,...

"Mexico's got love enough beneath each sombrero..." Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) Photo edited by Marco Rens "...