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The Best of Luv': out NOW!!!

Posted by abohan Rabu, 15 Januari 2014 0 komentar

Photo credit: Peter Boonstra

The German subsidiary of Polydor/Universal Strategic Marketing has released "The Best of Luv". The CD is available in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and can be ordered at amazon.de. Between 1978 and 1980, the ladies were very popular in Goethe's country where they scored eight hits (including the #1 single "You're the Greatest Lover" as well as the Top 10 singles "Trojan Horse" and "Casanova"). They often performed on iconic TV shows such as "Musikladen" and "Disco".

"The Best of Luv" features all the singles of the trio as well as B-sides and album tracks. The 20 songs of the anthology have been digitally remastered. In November, I wrote an article about this special release (see news posted on November 16th, 2013).

Info & track listing: click here and here

To buy a copy: click here (Amazon.de)

Source: Universal Music, Amazon.de, Discogs.com, Mediabiz.de, Facebook (Luv' vrienden)

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Luv' on "Countdown '78" (Veronica Awards)

Posted by abohan Senin, 30 Desember 2013 0 komentar

I've posted a nice video of Luv' on YouTube. On December 31st, 1978 Veronica channel broadcast "Countdown '78", a program about the most significant events in the music industry in 1978: the break-up of the "Sex Pistols", the success of Paul McCartney & Wings ("Mull of Kyntyre"), Yvonne Keeley ("If I Had Words"), Blondie ("Denis"), The Bee Gees ("Stayin' Alive" from Saturday Night Fever), Donna Summer ("Last Dance" from Thanks God It's Friday), Boney M. ("Rivers of Babylon"), Vader Abraham ("Smurf song"), 10cc ("Dreadlock Holiday"), Meat Loaf ("Paradise by the Dashboard Light"), John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John (Grease)....and of course Luv' (Holland's greatest pop sensation back then).

The filming of Luv's segment took place in the Wisseloord studios where the trio recorded their best songs. Luv' performed a medley of their greatest hits: "U.O.Me", "You're the Greatest Lover" and "Trojan Horse". 1978 was fabulous for the girls. Luv' were the only Dutch group that reached number one on the Dutch Top 40 that year. Because of the success of "Greatest Lover" and "Trojan Horse", they won two Veronica Awards.

Two days prior to the broadcast of "Countdown '78", De Telegraaf published an article about the triumph of the trio. The three "Princesses of Dutch Pop" were shown in winter outfits in Verona, Italy where they gave a TV performance. At that time, "Greatest Lover" had already sold 1 million copies in Europe and "Trojan Horse" went quite the similar way. Between September and December 1978, the Luv' singers were very busy. They appeared on 29 TV shows in 9 European countries. Thanks to their popularity on the "Old Continent", Luv' had plans for the future: they wanted to conquer the US charts. They were in touch with two important American record labels to sign a licensing contract: Casablanca (Donna Summer, Village People, Kiss, Parliament...) and RSO (The Bee Gees, Andy Gibb, soundtracks of "Saturday Night Fever" and "Grease"). Unfortunately, none of these companies collaborated with the ladies. Instead, they had a deal with Polydor USA which released "Trojan Horse" and never broke into the Billboard charts.

Article written by Henk van der Meyden and published in De Telegraaf / Privé (December 29th, 1978)

Source: YouTube, Beeld en Geluid, De Telegraaf

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The Best of 2013

Posted by abohan Sabtu, 28 Desember 2013 0 komentar

2013 saw the reunion of Luv's 1980-1981 lineup, the relaunch of José Hoebee's singing career (solo and with Bonnie St. Claire) and the profusion of projects for Patty Brard....

* José Hoebee on "Sterren Dansen op Het Ijs"

In early January 2013, the former lead singer of Luv' was a candidate of "Sterren Dansen op Het Ijs", SBS 6 figure skating competition. She trained very hard with her partner Simon Crowhurst and was rapidly eliminated.

January 4th: José enters the second round of SBS 6 figure skating competition : click here to read it
January 6th: José eliminated from "Sterren Dansen op Het Ijs": click here to read it.

* Patty's comeback on "Shownieuws"/"Show Laat"

2013 saw Patty's comeback on "Shownieuws", SBS 6 entertainment news program. From 2007 to 2011, she co-hosted the program with Viktor Brand. After a twenty-month hiatus, the diva worked as an "expert" on "Shownieuws" (whose late-evening edition was later renamed "Show Laat"). Some broadcasts scored good ratings.

Patty temporarily back on "Shownieuws" (January 18th): click here to read it.
"Shownieuws" featuring Patty Brard scores good TV ratings (February 1st): click here to read it.
Patty back as an anchor on "Shownieuws" (March 20th): click here to read it.
Shownieuws: still a success (June 22nd): click here to read it.
Shownieuws: good viewing figures...once again!!! (August 16th): click here to read it.

* January 25th: Patty's fan club meeting

Patty Brard: meet'n greet evening with fans (January 26th): click here to read it.
Video: Patty's fan club meeting (January 31st): click here to read it.

* First semester: Patty Brard as a "freelance" TV personality

Patty Brard's participation in "Sterren Springen" (aka "Celebrity Splash") in late August 2012 gave a boost to her career on television. She was later involved in short-term projects with SBS and RTL:

New season of "Wie is de reisleider?" premieres on January 8th (January 6th): click here to read it.
Patty: Happy days are here again (January 9th): click here to read it.
"Echte Meisjes op de Prairie" premieres on March 5th (January 25th): click here to read it.
The Dutch version of "Snog Marry Avoid?" with Patty Brard on RTL 5 (January 31st): click here to read it
Patty to be judge on celebrity ski jumping competition (February 11th): click here to read it.
SBS 6 ski jumping competition to debut very soon (February 19th): click here to read it
"Vliegende Hollanders" in a tough ratings war (February 23rd): click here to read it.
Patty "torn between two lovers" (February 24th): click here to read it.
Reinout Oerlemans: Patty made his fortune (March 24th): click here to read it.
"Lust, Liefde of Laten Lopen": Patty's disapproval of the program's title (May 7th): click here to read it.
La Brard: very competent on "Koffietijd" (May 13th): click here to read it.
SBS and RTL want Patty (May 27th): click here to read it.

* José's new apartment in Hilversum

José's husband, record producer Will Hoebee died in June 2012. This tragedy led to financial problems and José was obliged to leave Lommel, Belgium. She settled down in a modest wooden house in Muiderberg, NL but this accommodation was too depressive. In February 2013, the singer moved to Hilversum (a key center for Dutch radio and television broadcasting).

José is moving to Hilversum (February 19th): click here to read it.
José's new apartment (February 23rd): click here to read it.
José's new life in Hilversum (April 25th): click here to read it.

* Marga Scheide and former competitors in "Story" Magazine

Marga Scheide's presence in the media is rare. In February, she appeared in "Story" Magazine with two former competitors: Debbie Jenner (of Doris D. & The Pins) and Gemma van Eck (of Babe).

Marga, Gemma & Debbie in "Story" Magazine (February 16th): click here to read it.

* May 25th, 2013: Luv's 1980-1981 lineup reunited

The original Luv' formation disbanded in August 2012. Luv's 1980-1981 lineup reunited during a fan club meeting in late May 2013. José Hoebee, Marga Scheide and Ria Thielsch (Patty Brard's replacement) devoted time to their fans for pictures and autographs. The ladies received a copy of a double DVD with unique footage conceived by Peter Boonstra. The "Dutch Show Company" performed classic hits of José and Luv'.

Luv's 1980-1981 lineup (briefly) reunited (May 26th): click here to read it.

* Patty on "Ranking the Stars"

Patty took part in BNN/Nederland 3's panel game show "Ranking the Stars" (hosted by Paul de Leeuw).

Patty to taken part in "Ranking the Stars" (May 24th): click here to read it.
Patty @ Ranking the Stars (June 27th): click here to read it.
Patty on "Ranking the Stars" (New Year's special) (December 8th): click here to read it.

* José in the Press

The relaunch of José Hoebee's singing career led to the publication of articles in the press.

José in "Beau Monde" (May 6th): click here to read it.
José in celebrity gossip magazines (September 5th): click here to read it.
José is looking for happiness (Weekend Magazine): click here to read it.
José Hoebee in "Story Magazine" (November 6th): click here to read it.
Magazine scans: Primero (featuring José Hoebee) (November 21st): click here to read it.
José: beauty "makeover" in "Party" magazine (November 28th): click here to read it.

* Patty in "Sinterklaas en de Pepernoten Chaos"

Patty Brard played the role of Gerard Joling's assistant in "Sinterklaas en de Pepernoten Chaos" (Saint Nicholas movie directed by Martijn van Nellestijn). The film cracked the Dutch Box Office Top 10 and even won a "a "Gouden" award in recognition of 100,000 tickets sold.

Patty and Gerard in a Saint Nicholas movie (June 20th): click here to read it.
St. Nicholas film "Sinterklaas en de Pepernoten Chaos" to open in Dutch theaters on October 2nd (September 10th): click here to read it.
St. Nicholas movie presented to the press: click here to read it.
Patty at the premiere of "Sinterklaas en de Pepernoten Chaos": click here to read it.
Gouden Film award for "Sinterklaas en de Pepernoten Chaos: click here to read it.

* José at "Amsterdam Gay Pride"

José and her friend, TV personality Viola Holt attended the "Canal Parade" (Amsterdam Gay Pride) on August 3rd.

José @ Amsterdam Gay Pride (August 7th): click here to read it.

* August 2013: José's solo comeback

José went through tough times after Luv's break-up and the loss of her husband. She didn't have the ability to perform. The songstress made her solo comeback in August 2013 at a "Simone FM on Tour" party in Vlagtwedde, NL and later at "Hollandse Hit Festival" in Woerden.

José back on stage (July 28th): click here to read it.
José's performance @ "Simone FM on Tour" Party (August 9th): click here to read it
José @ Hollandse Hits Festival in Woerden (August 25th): click here to read it.

* "Bonnie & José" relaunch their duo

It all started with a short message posted on the websites of Dutch talent agencies in early June 2013: Bonnie St. Claire & José Hoebee wanted to relaunch their legendary duo of the 1980s and could be booked for live show. Later, they gave interview to the press and did a couple of gigs. They even appeared once on TV ("Nederland Muziekland").

Book "Bonnie & José" (June 2nd): click here to read it.
Bonnie & José want to relaunch their duo (July 28th): click here to read it.
Bonnie & José: The Way Old Friends Do 'August 14th): click here to read it.
Bonnie & José on "Nederland Muziekland" (August 17th): click here ro read it.
Bonnie & José backstage at "Nederland Muziekland" (August 28th): click here to read it.
Bonnie & José to perform at Aalsmeer's Flower Parade (September 21st): click here to read it.
Bonnie & José in "Party" and "Story" (September 27th): click here to read it.
Bonnie & José: recording projects (October 1st): click here to read it.
Bonnie & José: pictures of the performance in Aalsmeer (October 6th): click here to read it.
Bonnie & José: TV comeback on "Nederland Muziekland" (October 13th): click here to read it.
Bonnie & José to perform at "De Echte Pirate" Festival (October 14th): click here to read it.
Bonnie & José: "Zoals Vrienden Doen" on "Nederland Muziekland" / YouTube Video (November 3rd): click here to read it.
Bonnie & José @ "Pirantenfeest Spalink" (November 18th): click here to read it.

* Patty's exclusive contract with SBS 6

After short-term projects as a "freelance" TV personality, Miss Brard finally signed a two-year contract with SBS 6 in August.

related post:

Patty signs an exclusive contract with SBS 6 (August 31st): click here to read it.

* Marga Scheide believes in Renée's innocence

Marga Scheide reacted to the rumour of an affair between Renée Gunning (the daughter of Michiel, Marga's partner since 2006) and Jeroen Rietbergen (Linda de Mol's boyfriend).

related post:

Marga to the rescue of Renée (September 7th): click here to read it.

* Patty on "Show Vandaag"

On October 21st, SBS 6 launched a new infotainment program: "Show Vandaag" (featuring La Brard as an "expert). The first broadcast was disappointing in terms of viewing figures but the TV show later scored better ratings.

Show Vandaag: Patty puts the record straight (October 11th): click here to read it.
Get ready for "Show Vandaag" (October 20th): click here to read it.
Difficult start for "Show Vandaag" (October 22nd): click here to read it.
Show Vandaag: better viewing figures (October 24th): click here to read it.

* Patty on "Bonje met de Buren"

SBS 6 announced in early December that Patty would present "Bonje met de Buren" (a TV format produced by John de Mol's Talpa and whose international title is "Trouble with the Neighbours"). Patty and Jochem van Gelder join forces to solve conflicts between neighbours.

Patty Brard to present "Bonje met de Buren" on SBS 6: click here to read it.
Taping of "Bonje met de Buren" (Trouble with the Neighbours) has started: click here to read it.

* Connie, Patty & Patricia: the impossible reunion

Connie Breukhoven, Patty Brard and Patricia Paay were supposed to perform in December on RTL 4's benefit show with Gerard Joling and Gordon. Patty wasn't given the opportunity to rehearse and Connie got into a highly mediatized argument with Gordon. Unfortunately the guest appearance of Holland's greatest Divas never happened.

Connie, Patty & Patricia: guest appearance on RTL 4's benefit show (November 28th): click here to read it.
The guest appeareance of Connie & Patty on RTL 4's benefit show is cancelled (December 10th): click here to read it.

* The Onno Gate

Onno Hoes is the Mayor of Maastricht and is married to "RTL Boulevard" host Albert Verlinde. Pictures of Hoes kissing another man not being his husband caused controversy in the Netherlands. On December 12th, SBS 6 entertainment news program "Show Laat" aired Patty Brard's "tell-all" interview with Ruud Schepers, the 24-year-old man who kissed Hoes. Patty later became angry with Hoes after he declared: "I don't want to yield to Miss Brard".

Patty: exclusive interview with Ruud Schepers (December 16th): click here to read it.
Onno gate: funny infographic (December 19th): click here to read it.
Onno Hoes: "I don't want to yield to Patty Brard" (December 20th): click here to read it.

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Luv' on the "Nationale Top 100" and "Radio 10 Top 4000"

Posted by abohan Minggu, 08 Desember 2013 0 komentar

Recently, Sterren.nl and Radio 10 have conducted a poll to select the "greatest songs of all time".

* Nationale Top 100 (Sterren.nl): Luv' appears twice on the chart: "You're the Greatest Lover" (#72) and "Trojan Horse" (#52). By the way, "Dokter Bernhard" by José Hoebee's friend "Bonnie St. Claire" has been ranked #70.

Click here to see the complete list.

* Radio 10 Top 4000: Luv' has scored three hits: "U.O.Me" (#3587), "Trojan Horse" (#1888), "You're the Greatest Lover" (#1083).

Click here to see the complete list.

Source: Sterren.nl, Radio 4

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Special picture: Luv' at the bar (1978)

Posted by abohan Sabtu, 23 November 2013 0 komentar

Amateur pictures of Luv' in their heyday are rare. Luv' fan Marco Rens sent me a beautiful photo of the girls in their "Greatest Lover" costumes dating back to 1978:

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Radio 2 Top 2000 / Radio 10 Top 4000 : Vote for Luv'!!!

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Radio 2 and Radio 10 have asked its listeners to vote for the "greatest songs of all time".

* Radio 10 compiles a list of 4000 songs. Three tracks performed by Luv' have been preselected: U.O.Me, You're the Greatest Lover and Trojan Horse. Click here to vote until November 26th.

* Radio 2 compiles a list of 2000 songs. In the past, "The Greatest Lover" used to be ranked in this prestigious chart. You can vote from November 30th to December 6th. Info: click here.

Source: Radio 2 / Radio 10

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"All You Need Is Luv'" special: 35th anniversary

Posted by abohan Selasa, 19 November 2013 0 komentar

After the recent anniversaries of "You're the Greatest Lover", "With Luv" and "Trojan Horse", today it's time to celebrate another one: 30 years ago exactly, on November 19th 1978, TROS channel aired a 20 minute TV special entitled “All You Need Is Luv”. The fans remember very well this music program which was included on the "Back In Luv" DVD in 2006.

Luv’ was a visual act. At the time MTV didn’t exist. The group's management understood the power of television. This medium fit them like a glove and was one of the reason of their success. In the late 1970’s, the number of channels was limited. When an artist or a band performed on TV, they could reach lots of viewers.

The special featured videos of songs from their debut album “With Luv”:

You’re the Greatest Lover: The girls were riding a tandem, playing basket ball with a male team and singing among body builders in a gym:

· Who Do You Wanna Be: The trio was singing on a grand piano, pretending they were naked with bath mousse on them. But at the end, you can see they wore wetsuits: