Only Luv’: latest updates; Marga Scheide in the Spotlight

• Only Luv': latest updates

As mentioned previously on this blog, in late March, the website onlyluv.nl was launched to announce the release of the highly anticipated remix album "Only Luv' – The Matt Pop Remixes". This collection, initiated by Peter Boonstra, features fresh, high-energy remixes of Luv’s songs by renowned remixer-producer Matt Pop, crafted using the original master tapes provided by Hans van Hemert and Universal Music. The album will be available on CD and as a limited-edition double vinyl in vibrant pink and blue pressings.

Click here for details about the tracklist and here to order a copy of the several editions.

In anticipation of this remix album, "Eeny Meeny Miny Moe (Matt Pop Album Mix)", which appears on "Only Luv'", was released as a single on digital platforms on April 25th.

On May 9th, a second digital preview of the album, "I.M.U.R. (Matt Pop Album Remix)", was released.

René van Ooijen conceived the music video for this remix, which featured footage from the TROS TV special "Lots of Luv", originally aired in July 1979.

On May 19th, Matt Pop shared additional details about the Only Luv' project. A digital EP titled "Only Luv – The Matt Pop Remixes", including extended mixes of “Eeny Meeny Miny Moe,” “I.M.U.R.,” and “Si Que Si” (the Spanish version of “Ooh, Yes I Do”), will be released across all streaming platforms on May 23rd.

Matt also announced that the full remix project will be available on all major streaming platforms this summer, following its initial physical release on CD and vinyl.

• "Only Luv – The Matt Pop Album Remixes" will be released on June 20th.

• "Only Luv – The Matt Pop Extended Remixes" will follow on August 15th.

Matt announced earlier today that the official video for “Si Que Si (Matt Pop Remix)” will premiere tomorrow at 10:00 am on YouTube. Once again, the video was created by René van Ooijen, using classic footage and vibrant visuals to celebrate this new remix release.

Luv' singer Marga Scheide expressed her satisfaction about Only Luv' and thanked Peter Boonstra, Matt Pop and René van Ooijen via the Official Luv' Fan Page on Facebook on May 14th:

"Dear Peter, Matt en René,

We are incredibly grateful to you. With so much love, dedication, and talent, you’ve brought our songs back to life. Every moment, every note, every second you put into this… we feel it.

It touches us deeply to see how you poured your heart and soul into this project. The result is more than we ever dared to dream of.

On behalf of José and me, we are so proud and thankful that we got to do this with you. You are truly amazing.

Lots of love, also on behalf of José,

Marga"

Photo edited by Marco Rens

• Luv' radio special on DitIsHelmond (May 28th)

Anton van Stekelenborg-Poirters

On May 28th, a Luv' radio special will air from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on the local station "DitisHelmond", featuring guest Luv' connaisseur René Moonen.

The two-hour program, hosted by Anton van Stekelenborg-Poirters, will showcase music from the new Only Luv' remix album, along with exclusive interviews with Marga Scheide and José Hoebee, and insights from the creative team behind the project. Listeners can also enjoy a selection of solo singles by Patty Brard, Marga Scheide, and José Hoebee, highlights from the trio’s other musical ventures, and tracks from their fellow artists and collaborators. As a bonus, there will be a chance to win the brand-new Luv' remix CD during the show.

• Marga Scheide in the press

The May 21st issue of Story magazine featured an article about the charismatic blonde lady. Marga discussed the "Only Luv'" project and reflected on the significant men in her love life, Jacques Zwart and Michiel Gunning, who passed away in 2003 and 2023, respectively. Marga shared that while many men expressed interest in dating her, she consistently declined their offers. She reconciled with Hans van Hemert, the creator of Luv', before his death, after having experienced years of conflict.

In the May 21st issue of Weekend magazine, Marga participated in a celebrity panel discussing gossip columnist and social media content creator Yvonne Coldeweijer, who will be featured in a new celebrity gossip TV program on Net5. The Dutch celebrities were asked whether they were afraid of Yvonne because of her revelations or if they were fans of hers. Marga replied, "I will definitely watch her show. I'm not afraid—nothing frightens me, haha! I want to emphasize that Yvonne has always had reliable sources, and everything she reports has been true. I understand that some people may not appreciate her work, but eventually, the truth comes out. The only difference is that she often reports it faster than others."

• Marga & friends in Ibiza

On May 18th, Marga participated in a cozy gathering at Aiyanna Ibiza with her niece Micky and her dear friends Ger Valkenburg and Dyon Hagenaars (of DC Models).

Photos by Marga Scheide, Ger Valkenburg and Dyon Hagenaars.

Source: Rens Jacobus, Facebook & Instagram (Official Luv', Marga Scheide, Matt Pop, Peter Boonstra, Ger Valkenburg, Dyon Hagenaars, Anton van Stekelenborg-Poirters...), DitIsHelmond, Story, Weekend...