Shownieuws (feat Patty Brard): viewing figures on January 30th

Airen Mylene, Koos van Plateringen and Patty Brard on Shownieuws

Yesterday, the 11.00 P.M edition of "Shownieuws" featured Airen Mylene, Koos van Plateringen and Patty Brard. SBS 6 entertainment news show attracted 751.000 viewers (market share: 14.1%).

Source: SBS 6, Patty Brard's Facebook Page, SKO

José & Marga: photo session for the Luv' book

José & Marga

Today, Facebook friend and professional photographer Herman Erik Kuiper (in association with Stephan Wijnen) took pictures of former Luv' singers José Hoebee and Marga Scheide at the Wisseloord Studios (where the group recorded their greatest hits). These pictures will be included in the long-awaited Luv' photo book (a project supervised by Peter Boonstra). 

Herman Erik and Stephan even posed with the ladies:

Stephan Wijnen, José Hoebee, Herman Erik Kuiper and Marga Scheide

Source: Facebook (Kuiper Fotographie, Peter Boonstra...)

Shocking news: 19-year-old gunman storms into Dutch TV studio and demands airtime

Yesterday evening, a 19-year-old man identified in Dutch media as 'Tarik Zahzah' forced his way into the studio of Dutch public broadcaster NOS in Hilversum - demanding to be put on air.

Cameras were shut down for an hour as the suspect, who was wearing a formal black suit and tie, seized control of the studio. The gunman took the security guard hostage and said he wanted air time.

It is believed that NOS was targeted because it produces the most widely watched newscast in the Netherlands and guaranteed the gunman the biggest audience.

Police said the man threatened to detonate bombs in several locations around the Netherlands if he was stopped from going on-air.

Dramatic footage aired on Dutch TV shows the gunman pacing the studio with a silenced pistol behind his back.

The armed Dutchman, who lives in the central Dutch town of Pijnacker, near the university town Delft, was taken into an empty studio by a quick-thinking security guard.

"This is taking too long," the gunman can be heard saying in the deserted studio.

The teen was instead quickly arrested.  Police could be heard shouting "drop it, drop it and get on your knees" as they stormed the studio with guns trained on the 19-year-old. No-one was injured and no shots were fired during the arrest, which took place some ten minutes after the teen entered the studio wielding the weapon. Police special forces swept the building for explosives but found nothing, police spokesman Christine Scholts said.

Three weeks after the bloody events at Charlie Hebdo in Paris, many questions are being asked about security at the NOS headquarters and at the Media Park in Hilversum where this incident took place and where many broadcasters are based.

Hilversum mayor Pieter Broertjes said on Friday that security would be increased and more police would be on duty.

Gunman arrested by the Police

Of course, Patty Brard (as a media personality working on SBS 6) reacted to this sad event on Facebook and Twitter. She called Tarik a "#Mafketel" (a "disturbed guy" in Dutch).

Source: NOS, Facebook, Twitter, Dutchnews.nl, Express.co.uk....

YouTube videos: Luv', Marga's Luv', Bonnie & José, Hans van Hemert

I would like to thank Karin Angeleyes and Ada Zwakenberg for the videos posted on YouTube:

1) Luv' (original line-up)

Medley of Dutch chidren's songs on "In een groen, groen discoland" (TROS, 1978)

Medley of Dutch songs @ Hollandse Hits Festival (1993) 

2) Marga's Luv'

 "Luv' in Thailand" special (Veronica/Nederland 2, 1991)

"Jungle Jive" from "Luv' in Thailand" special (Veronica/Nederland 2, 1991)

          "Habanera (L'amour est un oiseau rebelle)" from Bizet's Carmen on "G'oud en Nieuw" (NCRV, 1992)

3) Bonnie St. Claire & José Hoebee

"What a feeling (Flashdance)" on "Frank en Vrij Show"  

"Starmaker" on "Frank en Vrij Show" 

"Tros Triviant" (TROS, circa 1995)

4) Hans van Hemert

Ibiza Lounge (2014)

Mallorca Lounge (2014)

Uh Uh Ah Ah (2015)

Let us complain less and give more! (2015)

Source: YouTube (Engelauge, Nederpop80, HvHProductionsBV)

Pat's column about Adèle Bloemendaal

Adèle Bloemendaal in 2011

Patty Brard's latest column for Weekend magazine deals with former actress, comedian, entertainer and singer Adèle Bloemendaal.

Click here to read it.

Source: Weekend

Patty @ premiere of "Hartsvrienden"

On January 26th, Patty Brard attended the premiere of the musical "Hartsvrienden" (the Dutch version of "Blood Brothers" starring Jim Bakkum and Guido Spek) at the De Goudse Schouwburg in Gouda, NL. Rapper Yes-R is also part of the cast. Other celebrities were also present: Inge de Bruijn, Cynthia Abma, Caroline de Bruijn, Lone van Roosendaal, Beau Schneider, Jurgen Raymann and Hans Klok. 

The "Shownieuws" diva posted nice pictures on Instagram:

Guido Spek, Patty & Jim Bakkum

Hans Klok & Patty Brard

Source: Patty Brard's Instagram account, Bruno.nl

In Memoriam: Demis Roussos

On January 25th, Greek singer Demis Roussos died in Athens. He dominated the European charts as a solo performer in the 1970s after having been a member of Aphrodite's Child, a progressive rock group that also included Vangelis. Among his greatest hits were "Rain and Tears" (by Aphrodite's Child, 1968), "Goodbye My Love Goodbye" (1973), "My Friend the Wind" (1973), "Schönes Mädchen aus Arcadia" (1973), "Happy to Be on an Island in the Sun" (1975), "Quand Je T'Aime" (1987) and "On écrit sur les murs" (1989).

May he rest in peace. 

To be honest, I was not a fan of his music but I've always respected the longevity of his career. My favourite Roussos track is the above-mentioned "Rain & Tears". I like the  psychedelic aspect of this song.

Aphrodite's Child (feat. Demis Roussos & Vangelis): Rain & Tears (1968)

In 1972, Demis took part in an "All Stars" project (with Vicky Leandros, Hildegard Knef, Sandra & Andres, Enrico Macias and Alice Babs) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the BBC. Luv' producer Hans van Hemert supervised the recording sessions of "Auntie" (released by Philips Records). This single peaked at #4 on the Dutch Top 40. In the early years of the BBC, "Auntie" was used as a nickname for the British broadcaster. Hans once described this project as a "Herculean task". Eurovision conductor Harry van Hoof helped him with the orchestration. Hans was obliged to record each singer separately in several countries. Funny fact: when the music video for "Auntie" was filmed, Demis had not recorded his part yet. He was obliged to lip-sync to what Hans sang to him. Then they went to the studio to record his voice and later they switch the tape for the final mix.

Dutch record sleeve

German record sleeve

"Auntie" music video (Demis Roussos, Vicky Leandros, Hildegard Knef, Sandra & Andres, Enrico Macias and Alice Babs)

In 1979, as a member of the Philips/Phonogram family, Demis attended the presentation of a gold record for the "Music by Candlelight" album (by Gheorghe Zamfir & Harry van Hoof). Will Hoebee produced this big selling LP. José, Big Mouth & Little Eve (Ingrid Kup and Willem Duyn) were also present:

Demis Roussos, José, Will Hoebee (producer of "Music by Candlelight"), Gheorghe Zamfir & Harry van Hoof, Ingrid Kup and Willem Duyn in 1979 / Photo courtesy by Jos Theuns

Source: Wikipedia, YouTube, Discogs...

Revelation about Luv's track remixed by Matt Pop

Peter Boonstra is preparing an amazing photo book about Luv' (see news posted on November 12th, 2014). This publication will also include a CD featuring two remixes by Matt Pop (see article posted yesterday). 

Today Peter has revealed on Facebook which track has been remixed first: "Life is on my side". This song was written by Hans van Hemert and Piet Souer (aka Janschen & Janschens). It appeared on the group's debut album "With Luv" in 1978 and it was also the B-side of the massive hit "Trojan Horse". 

"Life is on my side" (1978)

Facebook page about Luv's photo book: click here to read it.

Source: Facebook (All you need is Luv')

"Bananasplit" (featuring Patty Brard) draws 1.4 million viewers!!!

Patty Brard & Frans Bauer

Yesterday, Patty Brard appeared on AVROTROS/NPO 1's hidden camera show "Bananasplit" (hosted by Frans Bauer). The program drew 1.427.000 viewers (market share: 20.4%). It was the 5th most-watched TV show in the Netherlands on January 24th, according to SKO (Dutch audience measurement company).

In 2010, the diva was a victim of a prank. But this time things changed: she played tricks on innocent applicants for a job as "personal assistant". 

Click here to watch "Bananasplit".

Source: AVROTROS/NPO 1, SKO, Zappen.blog.nl

Matt Pop's Facebook messages about his Luv' remix

Last week, Peter Boonstra announced good news linked with the publication of the long-awaited Luv' photo book: Matt Pop was commissioned to remix two songs of Holland's greatest girl group (see news posted on January 17th, 2015). 

On January 19th, Matt wrote this message on Facebook:

Flutes, bagpipes??? That must be "Trojan Horse", no?

Today, he has posted two other messages:

The Luv' fans are very curious about the final result!!!

Source: Facebook (Matt Pop, All you need is Luv')

José and Viola at the stand of "Prinos Reizen" (Utrecht Holiday Fair)

On January 18th, José Hoebee and Viola Holt were the special guests of "Prinos Reizen" (a travel agency specialized in trips to Greece which was present at the latest Utrecht Holiday Fair (originally called "Vakantiebeurs Utrecht"). 

Viola and José with the team of Prinos Reizen

Since 2013, the former Luv' singer has been in contact with Prinos (see news posted on February 8th, 2014) and has travelled to Greece as part of an agreement with the agency. 

Prinos Reizen website: http://www.prinosreizen.nl/

Source: Prinos Reizen (Facebook)

Patty Brard: "Shownieuws" week with Beau!!!

Beau van Erven Dorens, Patty Brard and Maurice Wijnen on "Shownieuws"

Patty Brard appeared four times this week as an "expert" on the 11.00 P.M edition of "Shownieuws" with Beau van Erven Dorens as the anchor. Here are the good viewing figures of SBS 6 entertainment news show:

• January 20th: 843.000 viewers / market share: 19%
• January 21st: 726.000 viewers / market share: 18.1%
• January 22nd: 828.000 viewers / market share: 17.7%
• January 23rd: 748.000 viewers / market share: 14.7%

Source: Patty Brard's Facebook Page and Twitter account, Stichting KijkOnderzoek

Pat's column about "de Roelvinkjes"

Dries Roelvink and his family

Patty Brard's latest column for Weekend magazine deals with "De Roelvinkjes", RTL 5's reality show (featuring Dutch singer Dries Roelvink and his family) which will premiere on February 17th. The program is meant to be "reality television with social issues". 

Patty is not convinced by the so-called "social" aspect of "De Roelvinkjes". Dries and La Brard have never been friends (see news posted on July 30th, 2012). Last summer, the diva even wrote a column about Dave Roelvink (the son of Dries) involved in a scandal including a jewelry theft and a sextape during a party in a villa (see article posted on August 20th, 2014). 

Click here to read the column.

Source: Weekend, Mediacourant.nl

Matt Pop to remix two Luv' songs

Matt Pop, Hans van Hemert & José Hoebee

Dutch producer Matt Pop is going to remix two famous Luv' songs. On January 16th, he was in Hans van Hemert's studio with José Hoebee and Peter Boonstra (see previous post). Matt has remixed many tracks for highly acclaimed artists (including Lonnie Gordon, Same Difference, Andy Bell, Sonia Evans, Nicki French, RuPaul, Cilla Black, Hazell Dean, Peter Wilson, Mai Tai and Tight Fit).

Source: Facebook (José Hoebee, Peter Boonstra)

Peter and José visit Hans

Yesterday, Peter Boonstra (author of the long-awaited Luv' photo book) visited Hans van Hemert (the creator of Luv'). José Hoebee was there too. This meeting had something to do with the book. Peter has posted nice pictures of this special moment on Facebook.

Peter, Hans & José

Hans & José

Hans & José

Source: José Hoebee's Facebook Page

José's Facebook message about Dommelvolk

Dommelvolk

In her latest message posted on Facebook, José Hoebee wrote about Dommelvolk, a folk band from North Brabant. This group consists of Ad van Genechten (vocals, guitar), Bert Spin (accordion, harmonium), Steeph Custers (violin, vocals) and Jitze Kopinga (double bass, guitar, vocals). 45 years ago, José formed the folk quartet "Young Tradition" with her best friend Ad and her sisters. 

The former Luv' lady told that sometimes she sang with Dommelvolk. Their latest performance took place in Eindhoven on January 12th. José performed "The Tinker and the Crab" (made famous by Donovan) with the boys. 

Info about Dommelvolk: http://www.dommelvolk.nl/index.htm

Source: José Hoebee's Facebook Page

José on Shownieuws

On January 13th, José Hoebee appeared on "Shownieuws" (SBS 6) which drew 788.000 viewers (market share: 16.3%). She discussed her phobia about public transport. Recently, Dutch newspaper AD also mentioned this subject (see news posted on January 3rd, 2015). The singer will soon be in therapy to overcome her fear. 

Click here to watch a "Shownieuws" video (only available in Holland). 

Source: SBS 6

Patty on Bananasplit

Frans Bauer on "Bananasplit"

Patty Brard will soon appear in the new season of "Bananasplit" (a famous hidden camera show hosted by Frans Bauer on AVROTROS/NPO 1). The broadcast date has not been announced yet.

In the 1980s, La Brard made her TV debut as a co-host of "Bananasplit" with Ralf Inbar (see article posted on January 25th, 2013). 

Source: TV-Visie

Patty Brard's column about Eva Jinek

Patty Brard's latest column for Weekend magazine deals with American-born Dutch journalist and TV presenter Eva Jinek. The young woman has her own talk show "Jinek" on NPO 1. She is often criticized but Patty is quite positive about her.

Click here to read Pat's column.

Source: Weekend.

Patty not impressed by Trijntje's "Walk Along"

Trijntje Oosterhuis

In a recent column for Weekend magazine, Patty Brard told that she didn't believe in the potential of "Walk Along" (a song which will represent the Netherlands at the next Eurovision Song Contest). The track is performed by Dutch singer Trijntje Oosterhuis. Just before Christmas, it entered the hit parade in Holland. It peaked at #7 on the Single Top 100 and at #38 on the Dutch Top 40. The current position on the Top 100 is #90. 

"I think: everything's good, the song, the singer but I don't feel the emotion. OK, it's a hit, even if it has experienced a fast decrease in the charts. I don't know if in five months I'll still be enthusiastic about it," the diva wrote.

Last year, Patty critcized "Calm after the storm" (by The Common Linnets) which finished second at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 (see news posted on May 19th, 2014).

Source: Weekend, Mediacourant.nl, YouTube

Shownieuws: very good viewing figures!!!!

Yesterday, the 11.00 P.M edition of "Shownieuws" featured Patty Brard, Airen Mylene and Koos van Plateringen. SBS 6 entertainment news show drew 964.000 viewers (market share: 17.2%). It was the 17th most-watched program on January 9th according to the Dutch Audience measurement KijkOnderzoek.

Source: Patty Brard's Facebook Page, SBS 6, SKO

Pat's column about her latest holidays with her husband and friends

The latest column of Patty Brard for Weekend magazine deals with her recent holidays in Hochkrimml, Austria (see news posted on January 6th, 2015). The diva spent New Year's Eve with her husband Antoine, her dogs Bibi & Lulu, her friends and her older brother Dennis. Patty's winter vacation looked like the music video for "Last Christmas" by Wham!. 

Click here to watch Pat's column.

Source: Weekend

Dutch Top 40: 50th anniversary

On January 2nd, the Dutch Top 40 (Nederlandse Top 40) celebrated its 50th anniversary. This weekly music chart (compiled by Stichting Nederlandse Top 40) started as a radio program entitled "Veronica Top 40" on the offshore station Radio Veronica. 

The first #1 hit on the Dutch Top 40 was "I Feel Fine" by The Beatles on January 2nd, 1965. In 1974, the Stichting Nederlandse Top 40 took over the famous hit parade and named it De Nederlandse Top 40. In addition to record sales, it later included airplay data, downloads and streaming. Currently, Radio 538 airs this list in association with Media Markt.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary, a book entitled "50 Jaar Top 40" (written by Martijn van Stuyvenberg) has been published by Kosmos Uitgevers and PostNL has released a set of special stamps.

As a successful pop group, Luv' dominated the Top 40 in the late 1970s. Because of their two chart toppers (You're the Greatest Lover and Trojan Horse), the ladies won two Veronica Awards in December 1978:

Luv' receiving their Veronica Awards (Countdown '78)

The trio scored 13 hits:

- My Man, Date: June 11th, 1977, Peak position: #11, Weeks on chart: 6

- U.O.Me, Date: March 11th, 1978, Peak position: #3, Weeks on chart: 13

- You're the Greatest Lover, Date: July 29th, 1978, Peak position: #1, Weeks on chart: 15

- Trojan Horse, Date: November 18th, 1978, Peak position: #1, Weeks on chart: 11

- Casanova, Date: April 28th, 1979, Peak position: 6, Weeks on chart: 9

- Eeny Meeny Miny Moe, Date: August, 25th, 1979, Peak position: #11, Weeks on chart: 7

- Ooh, Yes I Do, Date: November 10th, 1979, Peak position: #5, Weeks on chart: 10

- Ann-Maria, Date: February 23rd, 1980, Peak position: #11, Weeks on chart: 8

- One More Little Kissie, Date: June 7th, 1980, Peak position: #9, Weeks on chart: 7

- My Number One, Date: November 15th, 1980, Peak position: #5, Weeks on chart: 9

- Tingalingaling, Date: August 8th, 1981, Peak position; #29, Weeks on chart: 3

- Welcome To My Party, Date: October 21st, 1989, Peak position: #22, Weeks on chart: 5

- Megamix '93, Date: May 15th, 1993, Peak position: #23, Weeks on chart: 5

List on September 2nd, 1978 (including the #1 hit You're the Greatest Lover" by Luv')

List on December 16th, 1978 (incl. Trojan Horse by Luv' which hit the number one spot)

José Hoebee is one of the few female singers who had #1 singles with a group and on her own. That's why she won a Veronica Award in 1982 thanks to the success of "I Will Follow Him":

José showing her Veronica award on "Terug naar Luv' (AT5, 1996)

In the 1980s, she had 5 Top 40 hits (two solo songs and three duets).

- I Will Follow Him, Date: June 5th, 1982, Peak position: #1, Weeks on chart: 10

- Secret Love, Date: September 18th, 1982, Peak position: #11, Weeks on chart: 6

- So Long Marianne (with Ron Brandsteder), Date: February 2nd, 1984, Peak position: #11, Weeks on chart:7

- Cassandra (with Bonnie St. Claire), Date: July 7th, 1984, Peak position: #24, Weeks on chart: 5

- Zoals Vrienden Doen (with Bonnie St. Claire), Date: August 3rd, 1985, Peak position: #36, Weeks on chart:4

Patty Brard only scored one Top 40 hit:

- Hold On To Love, Date: February 21st, 1981, Peak position: #19, Weeks on chart: 6

Source: Nieuws.nl, De Telegraaf, NOS, Top40.nl, Wikipedia....