Raymond van het Groenewoud
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Raymond van het Groenewoud (Schaarbeek
, 14 February 1950) is one of the most popular Belgian
music artists. He is of Dutch and Jewish descent and sings mostly in Flemish. His career started in 1973 and he has since scored many hits in Flanders
and the Netherlands
, in many different styles. His biggest hits include Vlaanderen Boven, Meisjes, Je veux de l'amour and Liefde voor muziek. He refers to himself as a musician but also a poet, philosopher and clown.
. In 1972 he starts the group "Louisette" with Erik Van Neygen. A number of solo albums follow, accompanied by his group "De Centimeters". In 1977 he scores his first hit with Meisjes from the album Nooit meer drinken.
His lyrics are sometimes happy, sometimes sad, jovial or philosophical. In 1980 he has his first success in the Netherlands with a concert at Pinkpop
and the hit Je veux de l'amour.
In 1990 most of his songs are re-recorded for a collection album, with a new single Liefde voor muziek which is a parody of the gospel
of James Brown
in the movie Blues Brothers. It reaches number 1 in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Schaarbeek
Schaerbeek or Schaarbeek is one of the nineteen municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. The first mention of the name was Scarenbecca, recorded in a document from the Bishop of Cambrai in 1120...
, 14 February 1950) is one of the most popular Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
music artists. He is of Dutch and Jewish descent and sings mostly in Flemish. His career started in 1973 and he has since scored many hits in Flanders
Flanders
Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp...
and the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, in many different styles. His biggest hits include Vlaanderen Boven, Meisjes, Je veux de l'amour and Liefde voor muziek. He refers to himself as a musician but also a poet, philosopher and clown.
Career
His debut was as a guitar player with Johan VerminnenJohan Verminnen
Johan Verminnen is a Flemish singer.-Discography:*2005 Hartklop*2003 Tegenlicht *2001 Swingen tot Morgenvroeg*1999 Vroeger en Later*1999 Het beste van Johan Verminnen...
. In 1972 he starts the group "Louisette" with Erik Van Neygen. A number of solo albums follow, accompanied by his group "De Centimeters". In 1977 he scores his first hit with Meisjes from the album Nooit meer drinken.
His lyrics are sometimes happy, sometimes sad, jovial or philosophical. In 1980 he has his first success in the Netherlands with a concert at Pinkpop
Pinkpop
Pinkpop Festival, or Pinkpop for short, is an annual festival held at Landgraaf, Netherlands. It is held annually on the Pentecost weekend...
and the hit Je veux de l'amour.
In 1990 most of his songs are re-recorded for a collection album, with a new single Liefde voor muziek which is a parody of the gospel
Gospel
A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...
of James Brown
James Brown
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
in the movie Blues Brothers. It reaches number 1 in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Albums
- Je moest eens weten hoe gelukkig ik was (1973)
- Ik doe niet mee (1975)
- Nooit meer drinken (1977)
- Kamiel in België (1978)
- Ethisch reveil (1979)
- Leven en liefdes (1981)
- Brussels by night (1984)
- Habba! (1984)
- Ontevreden (1986)
- Intiem (1988)
- Meisjes (Het beste van Raymond van het Groenewoud) (1990)
- Sensatie (1992)
- RvhGBox 10 (1993)
- De minister van ruimtelijke ordening (1994)
- Walhalla (1995)
- Ik ben God niet (1996)
- Liefde voor muziek (1996)
- Tot morgen (1998)
- Het beste van Raymond van het Groenewoud (1974-1976) (1999)
- Een jongen uit Schaarbeek (2001)
- Ballades (2004)
- Meneer Raymond (2005)
Singles
- "Meisjes" (1977)
- "Je veux de l'amour" (1980)
- "Cha cha cha" (1981)
- "Liefde voor muziek" (1991)