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The Summer Media Circus of 1980: Patty Brard Leaves Luv'
Shock in Luv' Land Forty-five years ago, exactly, the July 10, 1980, edition of the Dutch most-read newspaper, De Telegraaf , featured an...
Ralph Ruiz
il y a 3 jours6 min de lecture
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Celebrating 45 Years of "King of the World" by Sheila & B. Devotion
In October 1979, Dutch girl group Luv' signed an exclusive and lucrative record deal with CNR (a label affiliated with the French...
Ralph Ruiz
27 juin6 min de lecture
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Zoals Vrienden Doen: Celebrating 40 Years of Bonnie & José's Signature Song
Exactly forty years ago, on June 21, 1985, " Zoals Vrienden Doen ," a duet single by Bonnie St. Claire and José Hoebee , premiered on the...
Ralph Ruiz
21 juin7 min de lecture
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One More Little Kissy by Luv': 45th Anniversary Celebration
In loving memory of Hans van Hemert  (1945 - 2024) Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) Patty, Marga & José in colourful...
Ralph Ruiz
31 mai10 min de lecture
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Luv’s 1980 Mexico Trip — 45th Anniversary of a Milestone
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...
Ralph Ruiz
5 mai8 min de lecture
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Flashback: 20 Years Ago, Luv' Reunited to Surprise Hans van Hemert
In loving memory of Hans van Hemert (1945 - 2024) Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) Luv' & Hans van Hemert Photo...
Ralph Ruiz
7 avr.6 min de lecture
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45 Years of ‘This is True Luv’ – A Memorable Moment in Luv’s TV Career
Forty-five years ago precisely, on March 28th, 1980, the Dutch channel NCRV aired a 25-minute special titled " This is True Luv' ", ...
Ralph Ruiz
28 mars4 min de lecture
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"ABBACaDaBra" (Dutch TV Version): ABBA’s Forgotten Musical – 40th Anniversary
In loving memory of Will Hoebee, Benny Neyman and Ron Brandsteder The Dutch cast of "ABBACaDaBra" including Marga Scheide, José Hoebee,...
Ralph Ruiz
16 mars7 min de lecture
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Celebrating 45 Years of Ann-Maria: Luv’s ABBA-Esque Gem with a Latin and Mexican Twist
"Mexico's got love enough beneath each sombrero..." Photo courtesy of © Official Luv' Fan Page (Facebook) Photo edited by Marco Rens "...
Ralph Ruiz
16 févr.6 min de lecture
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40 Years Since Luv’s First Reunion – How Story Magazine Brought Patty, Marga & José Back Together!
Exactly forty years ago, the February 8–15, 1985 issue of Story magazine caused a sensation in the Netherlands. Readers could witness...
Ralph Ruiz
14 févr.6 min de lecture
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Patty Brard at the 1985 Sanremo Festival: Celebrating 40 Years of a Short-Lived Affair with Italy
Pippo Baudo & Patty Brard Forty years ago, a significant milestone in Patty Brard 's television career took place in Italy. On February...
Ralph Ruiz
7 févr.6 min de lecture
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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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'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
23 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
29 sept. 20248 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
11 août 20246 min de lecture
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