Thursday, 8 February 2024

De koning van het levenslied

We have a centenary to celebrate, and I almost missed it! One hundred years ago yesterday, the Dutch musical legend that is Johnny Jordaan was born.

So revered is Mijnheer Jordaan in Amsterdam that he has a whole Plein named after him, complete with a statue (later joined by those of fellow musical legends Tante Leen, Manke Nelis and Johnny Meyer):

Not really so surprising, as most (if not all) the great man's wonderful sing-a-long "levenslied" numbers are indeed dedicated to our favourite city, like these...

...and this one, which I play every year as we depart for our annual long weekend in Mokum:

Johnny Jordaan (born Johannes Hendricus van Musscher, 7th February 1924 – 8th January 1989)

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    1. Ha! Can't imagine Rita and the Tiaras in wooden clogs. Or M Jordaan in a beehive, for that matter 😁 Jx

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  2. Dutch accordions are just so darn cheerful.

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    1. We always have fun listening to this type of music - and trying to sing along! Jx

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  3. All hail Johnny Jordaan the voice of Amsterdam then & now.

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    1. "Oh Johnny, zing een liedje voor mij alleen!" Jx

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