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)
Is this Northern Amsterdam Soul?
ReplyDeleteHa! Can't imagine Rita and the Tiaras in wooden clogs. Or M Jordaan in a beehive, for that matter 😁 Jx
DeleteDutch accordions are just so darn cheerful.
ReplyDeleteWe always have fun listening to this type of music - and trying to sing along! Jx
DeleteAll hail Johnny Jordaan the voice of Amsterdam then & now.
ReplyDelete"Oh Johnny, zing een liedje voor mij alleen!" Jx
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