Pics: Patty's latest photo shoot

A couple of days ago, Patty Brard posted pictures of her latest photo shoot on Instagram.

Source: Instagram

Shownieuws (feat. Patty Brard): viewing figures on February 25th

Airen Mylene, Maurice Wijnen & Patty Brard on Shownieuws (February 25th)

Yesterday, the 10.50 pm edition of "Shownieuws" featured Airen Mylene as the anchor with Patty Brard and Maurice Wijnen as experts. SBS 6's entertainment news show attracted 718.000 viewers (market share: 16.7%).

Source: SBS 6, Stichting KijkOnderzoek, Patty Brard's Facebook Page

Shownieuws: viewing figures on February 23rd

On February 23rd, the 10.50 pm edition of "Shownieuws" aired on SBS 9 instead of SBS 6 as it was an UEFA Champions League day. The entertainment news show featured Renate Gerschtanowitz-Verbaan as the anchor with Patty Brard and Koos van Plateringen as experts. The program drew 246.000 viewers (market share: 5.2%). 

Source: Patty Brard's Facebook, SBS 9, SKO

Pat's column about her latest diet

Patty Brard's latest column for Weekend magazine is about her latest diet.

Click here to read it.

Source: Weekend

Patty on "Met de deur in huis"

SBS 6 is going to adapt British TV format "Through the Keyhole" which features the host going around celebrities' houses and then getting a panel of other celebrities to try to guess who the famous homeowner is. 

The Dutch version of this comedy panel game show is named "Met de deur in huis" and will be hosted by Kees Tol and Tineke Schouten. Patty Brard will be part of the panel with Ruben van der Meer and Maik de Boer. 

The first episode will air on April 2nd at 9:30 P.M on SBS 6.

Source: RTL Boulevard, SBS 6, Mediacourant.nl, Totaal TV....

Patty on "Vier Handen Op Een Buik"

 Danischa & Patty Brard

On February 23rd, BNN/NPO 3 aired one episode of the reality show "Vier Handen Op Een Buik" featuring Patty Brard who coached teen mother Danischa until the birth of her son Kyano. The TV program drew 526.000 viewers (market share: 7.8%). 

Click here to watch "Vier Handen Op Een Buik".

Source: BNN/NPO 3, SKO

Mister and Mississippi still on the road!!!!

Since 2013, Dutch pop-folk band "Mister and Mississippi" featuring Maxime Barlag (niece of ex-Luv' singer Ria Thielsch) has been very active. Their second album "We Only Part To Meet Again" was released last year by V2 Records Holland. It peaked at Nr. 3 and spent 8 weeks on the Dutch Album Top 100. Their previous album was more popular. It reached Nr. 6 and spent 32 weeks on the album chart.

The highly influential NPO Radio 2 and NPO 3FM as well as rock critics support their music. In late 2015, 3VOOR12 (a multimedia platform of the Netherlands Public Broadcasting VPRO for alternative pop) asked its listeners to vote for the "song of the year". "Meet Me At The Lighthouse" by Mister and Mississippi reached Nr. 70.  Click here to see the complete list. 

Recently, Maxime played at Scotch and Soda's first big fashion show in New York. Click here to watch this prestigious performance. 

The group has been touring the pop-rock circuit in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Hungary for months. Click here to see the remaining concert dates of their "For Us To Remember" tour. 

 Mister and Mississippi - European Tour

Mister and Mississippi - Song For The Quiet Ones (Theaterpromo '16)

Source: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram....

Alvin & de Chipmunks (Road Trip): Box office Top 20

Here are the latest box office results of "Alvin en de Chipmunks: Road Trip" (Dutch version of American animated film "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip" featuring Patty Brard as a voice actress).

Position on the Box office Top 20 (from February 11th to February 17th, 2016): #4

Weeks on the Top 20: 2

Box office to date: € 1.470.734

Position on the Box office Top 20 (Weekend edition - from February 18th to February 21st, 2016): #5

Weeks on the Top 20 (Weekend edition): 3

Box office to date: €1.736.888

Source: Boxofficenl.net

Patty apologizes to Queen Maxima

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands make-up free as she arrived at Islamabad airport in Pakistan on February 9th

In her latest column for Weekend magazine, Patty Brard apologizes to Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. On February 9th, Bridget Maasland anchored "Shownieuws" for the last time (see news posted on February 14th, 2016). Patty and Koos van Plateringen took part in the program. One of items dealt with Queen Maxima's visit to Pakistan as part of her role as UN secretary special advocate for inclusive finance for development. The  sovereign was pictured make-up free and in lose clothing as she arrived at Benazir Bhutto international airport after an 11-hour flight from her home in Holland. Patty made funny comments on the queen's appearance which provoked Bridget's laughter. 

Click here to read the column.

Source: Weekend

Shownieuws (feat. La Brard): latest viewing figures

On February 16th, the 10.50 pm edition of "Shownieuws" aired on SBS 9 instead of SBS 6 as it was an UEFA Champions League day. The entertainment news show featured Patty Brard as an expert. The program drew 256.000 viewers (market share: 5.9%). 

The teams of "Hart van Nederland" and "Shownieuws" (featuring Airen Mylene and Patty Brard) go crazy backstage (February 18th)

On February 18th, Shownieuws aired on SBS 6 and attracted 764.000 viewers (market share: 18.2%). 

Source: SBS 6, SBS 9, SKO, Patty Brard on Facebook and Twitter

Hold on to love: 35th anniversary of Patty Brard's solo debut

1981 saw the debut of Patty Brard's solo career. The beautiful Indo-Dutch entertainer was the first ex-Luv' singer to go solo. Musically speaking, she chose an adult contemporary repertoire which was different from her Luv' recordings.

History

One of her first TV appearances as a former member of the girl group dated back to December 28, 1980. She was guest on "Jaaroverzicht Journaal 1980", a restrospective program broadcast by NOS that focused on the greatest media moments of 1980 (see article posted on December 31st, 2015). Her sudden departure from Luv' was then big news in Holland. Dressed in a strict trouser suit, she looked different from her usual sexy image. She expressed her feelings in a short interview. At the time, she had been replaced by Ria Thielsch and Luv's "My Number One" was doing well on the Benelux charts. Patty told that she left the group without anger though a lawsuit was filled between InterLUV' (the trio's limited company) and her. She wished Marga Scheide all the best. The beautiful blonde singer was indeed suffering from a nervous breakdown which brought Luv' to a standstill. 

In February 1981, Patty released "Hold on to love" as a single. The R&B/soft pop-rock track was taken from her "All the way" LP. The album was recorded in the best studios in Los Angeles, CA and produced by Carlo Nasi who became her second husband in 1983. Carlo was a wealthy Italian music publisher, guitarist, songwriter and producer....as well as one of the heirs to the FIAT empire. He could afford the "crème de la crème" of session musicians for his lover. Legendary keyboard player Billy Preston, Brazilian percussionist Paulinho Da Costa and composer Richard Gibbs were hired on Patty's record. Their talent improved the diva's vocal range. "Hold on to love" was promoted on Holland's main TV shows (including TopPop, Telebingo, Nederland Muziekland). It became a hit single.

YouTube videos

Patty on AVRO's TopPop

Release

Miss Brard's first solo single "Hold on to love" and debut album "All This Way" came out in various editions - all depending on which countries the release took place (Philips Records in the Netherlands and Belgium, Metronome in Germany, F1 Team in Italy, RCA Victor in Argentina, CBS/Sony in Japan...). 

The Japanese edition of Patty's debut album included two bonus tracks: "Forever" and "When I'm Gone". 

Track listing

Hold on to love (single) released in February 1981.

A side: Hold On To Love (Barry Richards, Bobby Hart) - 3:40

B side: Love Keeps Knockin' (Richard Gibbs) - 3:15

All This Way (album)

Original Dutch front cover

A side

1. Hold On To Love 3:40
2. Radio (Don't Take The Music Away) 3:05
3. The Survivor 3:43
4. All This Way 3:56
5. Brazilian Love Song / Sambaman 5:20

B side

1. Love Keeps Knockin' 3:51
2. The Loneliest Night 3:26
3. Was I Good 3:40
4. Only Back For The Night 3:49
5. Down On Your Knees 3:15

Credits:

Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Doug Norwine

Arranged By, Keyboards – Richard Gibbs

Art Direction, Illustration – Linda Harris

Backing Vocals – Freida Woody, Mark Stevens, Richard Page, Steve George, Tom Kelly

Baritone Saxophone – Kurt McGettrick

Bass – Kerry Hatch, Reginald McBride

Design – Lauren Garza

Drums – Rick Schlosser, Vincent Colaiuta

Electric Guitar – Jamie Glaser, Paul Jackson Jr.

Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Lee Ritenour

Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Michael Levin

Engineer [Assistant] – Jeff Borgeson, Phil Moores

Engineer [Assistant], Mixed By [Assistant] – Joe Benechi

Engineer, Mixed By – Brian Levi

Mastered By – Brian Ingoldsby

Organ – Billy Preston

Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa

Photography By – Dennis Finn

Photography By [Cover] – Gianni Bozzacchi

Producer, Mixed By, Backing Vocals – Patty Brard

Producer, Mixed By, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals – Carlo Nasi

Tenor Saxophone – David Woodford, Lawrence Williams

Trombone – Bruce Paulson

Trombone, Horn [Baritone] – William Reichenbach

Trumpet – John Liotine, Steven Madaio

Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Charles Findley

Mastered at Cybersonics Lathes

Recorded at:
Excalibur Studios, North Hollywood
Davlen Sound Studios, Universal City
Conway Recording Studios, Hollywood
Sound Master Recording Studios, North Hollywood

Mixed at Sound Recording Studios

Japanese edition

Argentinian edition

Chart performance

"Hold on to love" peaked at #19 on the Dutch Top 40 and #14 on the Nationale Hitparade (currently Single Top 100) in the Netherlands. It reached the 4th position on the BRT Top 30 in Belgium and the 12th position on the South African charts.

The "All This Way" album reached Nr. 35 on the "Nationale Hitparade LP Top 50" in Holland.

Press clippings

De Telegraaf, January 17th, 1981

De Telegraaf, February 6th, 1981

Het Vrije Volk, February 6th, 1981

Leeuwarder Courant, February 6th, 1981

Limburgs Dagblad, February 7th, 1981

De Telegraaf, February 10th, 1981

Het vrije volk, February 14th, 1981

De Telegraaf, February 16th, 1981

Het Vrije Volk, February 17th, 1981

Leeuwarder Courant, March 3rd, 1981

Limburgs Dagblad, March 7th, 1981

* Source: Dutchcharts.nl; Top40.nl; BRT Top 30 and South African Charts, Discogs, YouTube, Delpher.nl, ANP Archief...

* Bibliography:

Top 40 Hitdossier 1956-2005 (9e editie) by Johan van Slooten, publ: Gottmer Bech

Pics: José @ Martino's CD release party

 Tom Witsenburg, Grace Reece, Martino Burger & Jose Hoebee

Yesterday, José Hoebee was one of the artists who performed at Martino's CD release party of his debut single "Het is over". The event took place at his café "De Herinnering" in Schiedam, NL.

Here are pictures of her performance (courtesy of Jos Theuns).

The music video for Martino's single "Het is over" is broadcast on TV Oranje and has been uploaded to YouTube.

Source: Facebook, YouTube, TV Oranje

Patty & Kim-Lian: Golden duo on "Thuis Op Zondag":

Patty & Kim-Lian on "Thuis Op Zondag" (February 14th)

Yesterday, Patty Brard replaced Dirk Zeelenberg on SBS 6's program "Thuis Op Zondag". She co-hosted the TV show with Kim-Lian van der Meij. She scored better viewing figures than her predecessor: 350.000 viewers (market share: 8.6%) instead of 235.00 viewers (market share: 6.4%) with Dirk the week before. 

The diva expressed satisfaction on Twitter. This morning she was interviewed by Lex Gaarthuis on his radio show "Goeiemorgen Lex" on 100% NL. Patty was very happy with her collaboration with Kim-Lian. She explained that she wanted to host "Thuis Op Zondag" permanently with her. Click here to listen to her interview. 

Source: SBS 6, Patty Brard on Twitter and Facebook, SKO, Mediacourant.nl

Happy birthday Marga!!!!

Today Marga Scheide turns 62. In Dutch we say: "Van harte gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag" (Happy Birthday!!!).

STARS OF 80s DANCE POP reaches the German TOP 50 of Amazon’s Entertainment chart!!!

This week, the "STARS OF 80s DANCE POP" book written by James Arena reached the TOP 50 of Amazon’s Entertainment chart in Germany. The author announced this good news on his Facebook page. His ambitious publication came out last year and features interviews with 80s dance-pop icons (including José Hoebee of Luv', Pete Burns of Dead or Alive, Sabrina Salerno, Thomas Anders of Modern Talking, Spagna, Amii Stewart, Ryan Paris, Caroline Loeb, Desireless, Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli, Leee John of Imagination, Liz Mitchell of Boney M., Hazell Dean, Yazz, Jo Bogaert of Technotronic, Taco, Mai Tai and Hollywood entertainer Mel Brooks). 

Congratulations James!!! Good Job!!!!

Click here to buy one copy of the book.

Source: Facebook, Amazon.

"Alvin en de Chipmunks: Road Trip" enters the Dutch Box-office Top 20

"Alvin en de Chipmunks: Road Trip" (Dutch version of American animated film "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip" featuring Patty Brard as a voice actress) entered Holland's latest Box-Office Top 20 at #2, grossing an estimated €659.795 between February 4th and February 10th.

Click here to see the Box Office Top 20.

Source: Boxofficenl.net

Bridget and Patty on "Six Degrees"

Bridget & Patty

On February 9th, Bridget Maasland anchored "Shownieuws" for the last time. As a regular collaborator on SBS 6's entertainment news show, Patty was present. She even paid tribute to her colleague in her latest column for Weekend magazine (see news posted earlier today). 

After her departure from "Shownieuws", Miss Maasland is transferred to Net 5. Her working relationship with La Brard is not over. Soon the ladies will be working on an episode of Net 5's new reality program "Six Degrees". The TV show is named after the "Six degrees of separation" theory which says that all the humans are six or fewer steps away from each other. That's what Bridget told in a recent interview on Radio 100% NL.

Source: Mediacourant.nl

Shownieuws & Bonje met de buren (feat. Miss Brard): latest viewing figures

Patty, Bridget and Koos backstage at "Shownieuws" (February 9th)

Here are the latest viewing figures of the 10.50 pm edition of "Shownieuws" (SBS 6 entertainment news show featuring Patty Brard as an expert):

• February 9th: 807.000 viewers / market share: 18.2% (with Bridget Maasland who anchored the program for the last time and Koos van Plateringen). This show was very emotional due to Bridget's departure from "Shownieuws".
• February 10th: 760.000 viewers / market share: 17.6% (with Renate Verbaan-Gerschtanowitz and Koos van Plateringen) 
• February 11th: 877.000 viewers / market share: 19.5% (with Renate Verbaan-Gerschtanowitz and Koos van Plateringen)

On February 10th, SBS 6 reran one episode of "Bonje met de buren" (Trouble with neighbours- featuring the ex-Luv' singer and Jochem van Gelder). The program drew 507.000 viewers (market share: 7.5%). 

Source: SBS 6, SKO, Patty Brard on Facebook and Twitter

Pat's column about Bridget Maasland

Bridget, Patty & Co. on "Shownieuws"

Patty Brard's latest column for Weekend magazine deals with Bridget Maasland. On February 9th, the blonde TV personality anchored "Shownieuws" (which features Patty as an "expert" on SBS 6) for the last time. La Brard admires Bridget who is going to work on Net 5. But the professional relationship between the diva and her colleague has not stopped. Soon the ladies might collaborate on a TV program. 

Click here to read the column.

Source: Weekend, Patty Brard on Twitter and Facebook

Recap: José's backing vocals

José has been an experienced recording artist since the 1970s. 

Recently, Hollandia Music released an eurosceptic carnival track "Neuro van de euro" performed by Dutch entertainer Johan Vlemmix. This satire against the European currency features the background vocals of José Hoebee. The former Luv' singer co-produced the track with her friend Frank Riesenbeck. She has remained very discreet about this anti-Euro song which is different from her public image. A German version of the single entitled "Neuro von der Teuro" has also come out.

Click here to buy a copy of the CD single "Neuro van de euro".

The song is also available on Deezer, Bandcamp and Spotify. 

It's not the first time that José recorded background vocals. In addition to her career with Luv' and her solo efforts, she has also been a backup singer for other artists. In the 1980s, some of her vocal contributions were not credited. Before the Milli Vanilli scandal, it was common practice in the music industry.

Luv' fan Co Rnz helped me to set up a list of recordings featuring José as a backing vocalist. I would like to thank him for his knowledge.

• Bloem: "De Zeilboot" - taken from the album "Even Aan Mijn Moeder Vragen" (Philips, 1980)

• Babe: "Tick-A-Thums-My-Heart" (performed with Marga Scheide and produced by Hans van Hemert) - taken from the album "Blitzers" (TTR, 1981)

• David Soul: "That’s enough for me" - taken from the album "The Best Days Of My Life" (Philips, 1981)

• Doris D & The Pins: "I wanna be loved by you", "The Marvellous Marionettes", "Bad luck Honey", "Higher and Higher" - taken from the album "Doris D And The Pins" (Utopia, 1981)

• Bloem: "Ik wil alleen bij jou zijn", "Omdat" - taken from the album "Bloemstukken" (CNR, 1982)

• Lucy Steymel: "Midnight", "Red-handed", "You’re breaking my heart woman", "Night without you" - taken from the album "Three's A Charm" (CBS, 1982)

• Nancy Dubbeldeman:  "Tonight you belong to me" (Carrere, 1983)

• Dianne Marchal: "It’s my time now" (Carrere, 1983)

• Benny Neyman: "Een dag in Parijs" - taken from the album "Het Zwarte Goud" (CNR, 1984)

• Participation in the recording of the Kwakus Kwebbel Show (written by Joost Timp) for the Dutch amusement park Duinrell with fellow artists (Gerard Cox, Bonnie St. Claire, Nico Haak), 1988

• Tina Selini: "I know about you", "All of my life", "Just in Time" - taken from the album "Tina Selini" (RCA, 1988)

• Nikos Ignatiadis: "Timmy’s song" - taken from the album "The Olympous Symphony" (CNR,1988)

• Dutch version of the soundtrack of Jellabies (an Australian children's animated television series) performed by Frans van Deursen with backup singers (including José and Jody Pijper), (Arcade 1999)

Source: Co Rnz, Discogs.nl, YouTube