samedi 5 juin 2021

Carine Lemoine's birthday - Highlights of the career of an amazing vocalist!!!

Today, the former Luv' singer Carina Lemoine celebrates her birthday. As we say in Dutch: "Hartelijk Gefeliciteerd Met Je Verjaardag!!!

Here are the highlights of Carina's career...

The talented singer was part of Luv' with Marga Scheide (the only original member) and Diana van Berlo between 1990 and 1992. Carina still performs as an all-around vocalist in the Netherlands.

She signed her first record deal with her parents at age 12 in 1981. Her debut single ("I Love Disco") was produced by Roy Beltman who worked with Bonnie St Claire and BZN.


I Love Disco / Walkman ‎(7" Single), Mercury, 1981

Other singles followed in the 1980s.


Oh Lieve Papa / 'k Hou Van Disco  ‎(7" Single), Mercury, 1982


Mama, Hij Wil Zo Graag Een Zoen / Een Beetje Liefde ‎(7" Single), Big Lift Records, 1984

The Hour Comes Nigh / Stay With Me ‎(7" Single), Corduroy Records, 1986

In the summer of 1990, Marga Scheide held auditions to find the perfect replacement for Michelle Gold who left Luv'. Carina was selected from 100 applicants as a new member of the trio.

The announcement of her recruitment as a new Luv' singer coincided with the signature of a deal with RCA Records.


Luv' backstage at Veronica's TV show "Sportgala" taped at the Eurocircuit in Valkenswaard (1990)

The renewed Luv' trio recorded a Latin pop single entitled Hasta Mañana written and produced by Marga Scheide and her partner, Jacques Zwart (aka E. Mergency). The record came out in October 1990. 

Read an article about the 30th anniversary of Hasta Mañana: All About LUV' (past, present, future and more): Summer and Autumn 1990: Luv's wind of change (luvgirlgroup.blogspot.com)


Hasta Mañana by Luv' - RCA/BMG - 1990

On December 14th, 1990, Luv' gave a memorable show in Dubai to entertain Dutch marines involved in the First Gulf War. This unique performance generated lots of publicity in the Netherlands (including the front page of De Telegraaf).


Luv' and the boys in Dubai in December 1990

Read the article about the 30th anniversary of Luv's Christmas show in Dubai: All About LUV' (past, present, future and more): 30 years ago: With Luv' from Dubai... (luvgirlgroup.blogspot.com)

In the Spring of 1991, RCA/BMG released the album entitled "Sincerely Yours". On April 4th, 1991, Veronica/Nederland 2 broadcast the TV special "Luv' In Thailand" to promote this record. 

Read the article about the 30th anniversary of Sincerely Yours & Luv' in Thailand: All About LUV' (past, present, future and more): Sincerely Yours & Luv' in Thailand: 30th anniversary (luvgirlgroup.blogspot.com)

Sincerely Yours by Luv' - RCA/BMG - 1991

Luv' in Thailand on Veronica (1991)

The Sincerely Yours album included four songs that came out as singles: "Hasta Mañana" (October 1990), "Jungle Jive" (March 1991), "The Last Song" (June 1991) and "He's My Guy" (which peaked at #75 on the Dutch singles chart (Nationale Top 100) in October 1991).


He's My Guy by Luv' - RCA/BMG - 1991

Luv' performing He's My Guy on Tineke (RTL 4, 1991)

Yesterday, the Official Luv' Fan Page on Facebook announced the reissue of Sincerely Yours and its accompanying singles on digital platforms.

Read the article posted on June 4th, 2021: All About LUV' (past, present, future and more): Luv's 1990-1991 material to be available on digital platforms on June 11th!!! (luvgirlgroup.blogspot.com)

In 1992, Luv' covered the Motown classic "This Old Heart Of Mine" which didn't enter the hit parade.

This Old Heart Of Mine by Luv' - Jam Records - 1992

Though Luv's line-up featuring Marga, Diana and Carina didn't sell as many records as the original trio, the girl group had a hectic schedule on television and in the club circuit.

Click on the link to see the list of Luv's TV appearances between 1989 and 1992: All About LUV' (past, present, future and more): Luv' TV-graphy: 1989 - 1992 (list updated on April 14th, 2021) (luvgirlgroup.blogspot.com)

In December 1992, Luv' disbanded. 

Carina and Diana formed a duo called Lady's D.C. that put out the single entitled "Now is the time" in 1994. Shortly after the release of this record, the girls ended their collaboration. 

Now Is The Time by Lady's D.C. - RCA - 1994

In the following years, Carina focused on the upbringing of her daughter Angelina

2006 saw her comeback on the Dutch music scene with the release of the single "Valentino".


Valentino - Happy Records - 2006

In 2009, Dans Met Mij was released.


Dans Met Mij - 2009

In 2013, Carina took part in SBS6's talent show "Bloed, Zweet & Tranen". She finished in the top 10 out of 4000 contestants.


Carina on Bloed, Zweet & Tranen (SBS6, 2013)

Read the article about Carina's participation in Bloed, Zweet & Tranen posted on April 21st, 2013: All About LUV' (past, present, future and more): A former member of "Marga's Luv" on a TV talent show (luvgirlgroup.blogspot.com)

In the 2010s, Carina released other singles.


Niet Te Geloven - Storm Records - 2014


Merci Chérie - Onair Events - 2015


Vanaf Vandaag - Storm Records - 2015


Woonwagen Jochie - Storm Records - 2015

In recent years, Carina has been touring the club and festival circuit in addition to private and corporate events. She is also a vocal coach thanks to her fantastic voice. 

Two years ago, the songstress appeared on NTR/NPO 3's talent show "The Big Audition". She had to audition for a dinner show but didn't win. She mentioned her participation in Luv' as the peak of her music career. "I had the opportunity to be a Luv' singer for two years and a half. What we did was great. We taped a TV special in Thailand. We gave shows in Dubai and Germany. It was a fantastic experience," Carina told. 


Carina on The Big Audition


Carina is also a happy mother as her daughter Angelina has been following in her footsteps to become a professional singer since 2016.


Carina & Angelina: Like mother, Like daughter

Carina's Facebook Page features her wide range of artistic activities:


Carina Lemoine can be proud of her achievements!!!

Source: Luv' weblog archives, Carina Lemoine's Facebook Page, Discogs, Apple Music...

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