Luv' anno 1989: Diana van Berlo, Marga Scheide & Michelle Gold
30 years ago, on October 21st, 1989, Luv's single "Welcome to my party" entered the Dutch Top 40. This song did not feature the vocals of José Hoebee and Patty Brard. It was actually performed by the line-up consisting of Marga Scheide (the only original member of Luv') and two other girls: Diana van Berlo and Michelle Gold. Let's celebrate the 30th anniversary of this catchy dance-pop track.
History
On October 27th 1988, the original Luv' trio (Patty Brard, Marga Scheide and José Hoebee), took everybody by surprise when they appeared on the TV charity show "Samen" hosted by Mies Bouwman on AVRO. They sang their signature song "You're the Greatest Lover", more than seven years after the group's first break-up (see article posted on October 27th, 2018)
The following weeks, the press announced that Luv' was planning a comeback. British hit machine of the 1980s "Stock Aitken & Waterman" (whose artist roster included Rick Astley, Mel & Kim, Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Bananarama) were rumoured to produce an album with the girls. However, nothing materialized with The Hit Factory.
The Luv' ladies were determined to make a comeback anyway. But in April 1989, José didn't want to be involved in a reunion due to family reasons (she preferred to focus on the education of her son Tim). She was replaced by 23-year-old Diana van Berlo.
Diana was an experienced vocalist as she had already performed under the stage name "Sharon Vice".
Diana van Berlo a.k.a Sharon Vice (1988)
De Telegraaf - July 31st, 1989
Patty, Marga and Diana started to record new material at the Dureco Studio in Weesp, Netherlands. But in early August 1989, Patty suddenly left Luv' as she signed a contract with the newly created RTL Veronique channel. A replacement had to be found. Marga recruited 28-year-old Michelle Gold (born Rachelle Gold), a talented vocalist from the UK.
Prior to Luv', Michelle was a skilled singer who cut a few solo singles released by the UK and Dutch label Palace:
* "Lost In Love" (1985) - written and produced by R&B artist Butch Ingram with Grover Washington Jr. as a guest artist:
* "Oh Suzy" (1986) - written by Marshall and produced by Michelle Gold
- "Give Me The Time" (1988) - written by Bill Hagans and produced by Lionel Job and Bill Hagans
On August 14th, 1989, Holland's most-read newspaper De Telegraaf presented the new line-up of Luv':
With the help from Marga's partner Jacques Zwart (aka E. Mergency), a repertoire (highly inspired by the catchy sound of "Stock, Aitken & Waterman") was chosen. English producer Nigel Wright was hired to supervise the recording sessions of the mini-album "For You". This former member of the legendary Jazz-funk band Shakatak was a veteran of the music scene thanks to the hit records he produced for Mirage, Imagination and numerous acts. The first single by the new Luv' was the Dance-pop track "Welcome To My Party" which came out in October 1989. This song was written by John van Katwijk (who worked previously with Patricia Paay), Marcel Schimscheimer (who collaborated with René Froger) and Ronald Sommer.
The first live show of Marga and her new colleagues took place at the Four Roses Discotheque in Hilversum in front of a select audience (including TV mogul John de Mol) on September 10th, 1989.
A few days later, the viewers watched the first TV performance of the "new" Luv' trio on the TROS program "Grote Club Show".
Press clippings (click on the pictures to enlarge them):
Hitkrant, October 14th, 1989
De Telegraaf, October 20th, 1989
Prior to Luv', Michelle was a skilled singer who cut a few solo singles released by the UK and Dutch label Palace:
* "Lost In Love" (1985) - written and produced by R&B artist Butch Ingram with Grover Washington Jr. as a guest artist:
Michelle Gold - Lost In love
* "Oh Suzy" (1986) - written by Marshall and produced by Michelle Gold
- "Give Me The Time" (1988) - written by Bill Hagans and produced by Lionel Job and Bill Hagans
In addition to her solo career, Michelle was a background singer for James Ingram, Grover Washington JR, Nik Kershaw, Helen Terry (of Culture Club) and Princess. She also performed with Serge Gainsbourg, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Run DMC and Madonna.
Click here to read the portrait of Michelle/Rachel.
Click here to read the portrait of Michelle/Rachel.
On August 14th, 1989, Holland's most-read newspaper De Telegraaf presented the new line-up of Luv':
The first live show of Marga and her new colleagues took place at the Four Roses Discotheque in Hilversum in front of a select audience (including TV mogul John de Mol) on September 10th, 1989.
Article published on September 14th, 1989
A few days later, the viewers watched the first TV performance of the "new" Luv' trio on the TROS program "Grote Club Show".
The Dutch press paid attention once again to Luv'.
Press clippings (click on the pictures to enlarge them):
Veronica Magazine - September 23rd, 1989
Welcome To My Party did not achieve the success of Luv's classic hits from the late 1970s but kept the girls busy. They promoted their record in the media, performed it on TV and toured the club circuit.
Since 2016, Welcome To My Party has been part of the set list of Luv's live shows again. The current trio (Marga Scheide, José Hoebee and Chimène van Oosterhout) still sings it on stage.
Since 2016, Welcome To My Party has been part of the set list of Luv's live shows again. The current trio (Marga Scheide, José Hoebee and Chimène van Oosterhout) still sings it on stage.
Luv' and the Dureco Team at a music trade fair in Hilversum (1989)
Chart performance
"Welcome to my party" peaked at #22 on the Dutch Top 40 and #19 on the Nationale Hitparade in the Netherlands. It reached the 28th position on the BRT Top 30 in Belgium and #39 on the Flemish Ultratop.
The presence of the single on the charts and the release of Luv's mini-album "For You" was announced on the November 11th, 1989 issue of the Pan-European trade magazine "Music & Media":
TV Performances
* September 29th, 1989: Grote Club Show (TROS), Netherlands
The presence of the single on the charts and the release of Luv's mini-album "For You" was announced on the November 11th, 1989 issue of the Pan-European trade magazine "Music & Media":
TV Performances
* September 29th, 1989: Grote Club Show (TROS), Netherlands
* October 20th, 1989: Linda (TROS), Netherlands
* October 20th, 1989: Berg (RTL-Véronique), Netherlands
* October 21st, 1989: Top 40 (Veronica), Netherlands
* November 1st, 1989: B.O.O.S (Veronica), Netherlands
* Unknown broadcast date in late 1989: Pak De Poen (BRT 1), Belgium
* November 2nd, 1989: Hits Uit Holland (RTL-Véronique), Netherlands
* November 11th, 1989: St Maarten: The Friendly Island (Veronica), Netherlands
* December 18th, 1989: Muziek in Natura (AVRO), Netherlands
* July 11th, 1990: Rerun of St Maarten: The Friendly Island (Veronica), Netherlands
Tracklisting and release
Welcome To My Party
Released by High Fashion Dance Music / Dureco in October 1989
7" vinyl single - two versions:
Version 1:
Photo by Govert de Roos
Version 2:
Tracklisting and release
Welcome To My Party
Released by High Fashion Dance Music / Dureco in October 1989
7" vinyl single - two versions:
Version 1:
- A side: Welcome To My Party (J.v. Katwijk, M. Schimscheimer, R. Sommer) - 3:00
- B side: No Cure No Pay (E. Mergency) - 3:39
Photo by Govert de Roos
Version 2:
- A side: Welcome To My Party (J.v. Katwijk, M. Schimscheimer, R. Sommer) - 3:00
- B side: Medley (Janschen & Janschens) - 5:16
12" vinyl single:
- A side: Welcome To My Party (Party House Mix) - 6:01 / Welcome To My Party (Acapella) - 1:32
- B side: Medley (Greatest Lover/Trojan Horse/Yes I Do/Casanova /U.O.Me) - 7:14
CD Maxi-single:
- Welcome To My Party (J. v. Karwijk, M. Schimscheimer, R. Sommer) - 3:00
- Welcome To My Party (12 Inch Version - J. v. Karwijk, M. Schimscheimer, R. Sommer) - 6:21
- No Cure No Pay (E. Mergency) - 3:39
* Bibliography:
Top 40 Hitdossier 1956-2005 (9e editie) by Johan van Slooten, publ: Gottmer Bech
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