Dutch Voices That Will Give You Goosebumps!

[@DecibelDr]

Not in your genre I guess, but for me Floor Jansen is the best singer of The Netherlands. She sings mostly symphonic metal with her band Nightwish, but also more calm solo work and she also did some amazing songs in "Beste Zangers" in 2019.

[@BabzV]

Not my kind of music either but she has a stunning voice, such a range. 👌

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@DecibelDr I just had a quick listen to her cover of “Shallow”. Wow! Thanks for the tip. 👍

[@irenehabes-quene2839]

@@BabzVshe does not have just one kind of music, she is so versatile from opera to hard rock, she sings everything.

[@BetsyEimers]

Her duet with Henk Poort singing Phantom of the Opera ( beste tv-programm) is beautiful. Her former band Nightwish isn't really my taste.

[@armandsimonis7992]

​@@BetsyEimers- she is still the lead singer of Nightwish. Her recent other work is extra.

[@davidc.w.2908]

I can recommend Boudewijn de Groot. His lyrics make you think and his sound is different from most others. And it’s played on instruments.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@davidc.w.2908 Thanks for the recommendation. I will have a listen. 🎧 🎶

[@davidc.w.2908]

@ The lyrics probably will need some thought and explanation. Some of his songs are politically motivated. He also has one about the US president: meneer de president.

[@j.vanderson6239]

Boudewijn de Groot is the Dutch Bob Dylan A real phenomenon. I recommend you to listen to “Mijnheer de President”. Written in 1966 against the Vietnam war, but more relevant today than ever before. Just replace “Witte huis” with “Kremlin”

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@davidc.w.2908 I wonder what he would think about the soon-to-be U.S. president. We won’t go there. 😂

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@j.vanderson6239 I just listened to the song you reference. Interesting how it gradually builds in intensity. It begins rather gently, a kind of lullaby: “Mijnheer de president, welterusten, slaap maar lekker in je mooie witte huis…”…and then reaches a crescendo with “En u zult toch ook zo langzaamaan wel weten dat er mensen zijn die ziek zijn van geweld, die het bloed en de ellende niet vergeten en voor wie nog steeds een mensenleven telt.” Powerful. Thanks for recommending it. 👍

[@yourivanderceelen555]

i grew up on my parents being addicted to the band Doe Maar, so much that even now at 28 years old i find myself getting their songs stuck in my head and being able to sing along pretty much every song they ever released

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@yourivanderceelen555 Funny how the music our parents listened to can have such an influence. That may explain why I like old music so much! 😆 I really do have to check out Doe Maar. They’ve been mentioned a few times here. Thanks so much for your comment. 👍

[@ajvanzijtveld1663]

Beautiful piet veerman songs

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@ajvanzijtveld1663 I was just listening to “Sailing Home”. 🎶

[@black4pienus]

We've also got some very talented Dutch ladies in the metal scene. And I said metal, but don't think screaming. Think more in the direction of opera vocals, acompanied by a metal band. And most of em do side projects as well that are in different styles/genres. The metal queens I'm talking about are Anneke van Giersbergen, Sharon den Adel, Floor Jansen and Simone Simons. They make me proud to be Dutch.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

Cool. I’m definitely going to take a look at the metal queens you mention. I like to flex my music appreciation muscles. 🤩

[@Ladycb450]

My favorite Dutch musician is Danny Vera.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

OMG! Yes!!! How did I overlook him? I absolutely agree. Just my kind of singer. What a voice! Thanks for reminding me. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@sophiesmeenk1076]

Have you ever listened to Robert Long? He sang very sharp, often sarcastic but beautiful songs about the Dutch "burger fatsoen" and religion. "Maar dat is allemaal angst, allemaal angst, de allergrootste schreeuwers zijn dikwijks het bangst, maar als er echt iets gebeurt nou dan moet het zo wezen, wie het meeste angst heeft, heeft vaak het minst te vrezen."

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@sophiesmeenk1076 I just listened to a couple Robert Long songs. What a gorgeous voice and, indeed, poetic lyrics. Thanks for turning me on to him. ❤️

[@gertstolk]

Two singers I grew up with (their music that is) Wim Sonneveld and Ramses Shaffy. We also share the love of country music. When I lived in Boston 40 odd years ago I attended two live concerts at Harvard of Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley. Yes, I do like bluegrass. My alltime favorite band is the original Seldom Scene from the seventees. 🤠🎻🪕

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@gertstolk Gert, the more I learn about you, the more I like. I’m a big fan of Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley. What a privilege to have seen them perform. I like bluegrass. I don’t know Seldom Scene but am going to check them out now. Thanks as always for your great input. 😃

[@gertstolk]

@BetterTogether-UnIr1 And thank you Mike for starting your channel. You know you are onto something good when you read all the coments. Keep up the good work! 👍🤠

[@Oldiesfantwello]

Marcel, the leadsinger of the band 'Direct' is a voice you should listen to.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@Oldiesfantwello Thanks for the tip. I will check him out. 🎶

[@sonnylatchstring]

In 1975 Jules de Corte performed in the auditorium of HTS Tilburg. Although only musically supported by his piano and his modest voice, it was a beautiful, atmospheric and entertaining performance. Although blind, he had an eye for his audience of students with beautiful modest songs and larded with an unexpected dose of humor and stories.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

Wonderful. I love your description of what must have been a truly memorable evening. I think his power lies in his authenticity and the purity of his voice. ❤️

[@mavadelo]

I did not expect but was delighted to see Jules de Corte. I can not recommend Floor Jansen enough, she is the lead singer of the Finish Goth Metal group Nightwish. I HIGHLY recommend "Ghost Love Score" live in Wacken and "The Phantom of the Opera" featuring Henk Poort either the "Beste Zangers" version or the Nightwish version (both available on tube). Be ready to pick chin from ... uh ... floor!

[@Keyboardje]

Nightwish (with Dutch Floor Jansen) is absolutely WONDERFUL indeed! But they call themselves a "symphonic metal group", and have many genres mixed in their music.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@mavadelo Yes, Jules de Corte is an unexpected choice, I suppose. But I was so captivated by that one song especially. The purity of his voice and the poetry of those lyrics. Love it! ❤️ Thanks for the tip about Floor Jansen, who was mentioned by some other viewers as well. Your chin on the floor remark made me chuckle. I’m ready! 😆

[@cirrus1964]

Niet echt een voorbeeld van Hollandse muziek. Kijk, ik ben Brit en Nederlander. In Engeland zingt niemand in het Nederlands, nadenkertje!

[@mavadelo]

@@cirrus1964 De video is "Dutch Voices", niet "Hollandse Muziek. En "nadekrtjw" dat niemand in de UK in het Nederlands zingt? Echt waar? Jij wilt de taal die 30 ofzo staat in meest gesproken talen met eentje die in de top 3 staat? Nee... daar is 0 "nadenkertje" aan. Gatekeeping much?

[@cirrus1964]

@@mavadelo Wel eens van een "minder waardigheid" respect gehoord? Bijna elke Nederlandse artiest begon in het engels te zingen, veelal met een lachwekkende uitspraak ( Q65) om interessanter over te komen. Wie dienden zij? Het Nederlandse publiek? Je gaat zelfs in een paar zinnen reeds over tot woorden uit mijn "Moerstaal", Engels 'Gatekeeper'! Ik houd ten minste de Nederlandse cultuur overeind, zo als veel Nederlandse artiesten deden.

[@CarpeDiem-gi3yz]

Sitting in the morning sun I watch and listen Not just with my eyes and ears but also with my heart and soul Show me ancient ways of seeing Teach me intuitive ways of listening Not just with my eyes and ears but also with my heart and soul I follow my path into this new way of living Teach me intuitive ways of listening To hear Spirit’s whisperings in the wind I follow my path into this new way of living Teach me intuitive ways of listening To hear Spirit’s whisperings in the wind I follow my path into this new way of living Show me ancient ways of seeing To hear Spirit’s whisperings in the wind Sitting in the morning sun I watch and listen. Thank you Just Mike for having Compassion and kindness and understanding for our country. Often we get misunderstood LOL

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@CarpeDiem-gi3yz Thank you! 🙏“…intuitive ways of listening…whisperings in the wind”. I love that. ❤️ And thank you for your encouraging words.

[@GerardSimon03]

Just a couple of my favorite other Dutch artists/bands: Anouk BLØF Racoon Kensington Glennis Grace Danny Vera Mell VF Alain Clark

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@GerardSimon03 Great list, Gerard. Some of them I know (and like). The others I will definitely look into. Thanks for sharing. ❤️ 🎶

[@Aviopic]

Bram Vermeulen shouldn't be forgotten ☝🏻😊

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

Just listened to a couple of his songs. 👍

[@TheDancefreak35]

Earth and fire: Maybe Tomorrow Maybe Tonight, Memories, weekend Sandy coast: True Love That's a Wonder, The Eyes of Jenny, Summertrain Zen : Hair Time Bandits: I'm Specialized in You, Listen to the man with the golden voice Harry Vanda and Dick Diamonde are also two well-known Dutch musicians who were together in The Easybeats. Known for, among others, Friday on my mind and Hello, how are you? Later, Harry Vanda and Malcolm Young formed Flash and the Pan (Hey, St. Peter, Down Among The Dead Men). They also produced a number of albums for AC/DC.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@TheDancefreak35 Wow! Thanks! That’s quite a lineup. I appreciate you taking the time to expand my musical horizons. 👍

[@TheDancefreak35]

@@BetterTogether-UnIr1 Since you said that you were also interested in older music, I thought this was a nice collection of Dutch bands from the golden era. Have fun!

[@tomdebruin2512]

Look at Thijs van Leer, still performing, he's now 75+. At '71 he had a performance with his band Focus in the Late Night Show in the USA. Still performing in experimental Rock, but also in classical music.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@tomdebruin2512 Hocus Pocus is not for the faint of heart. Thijs van Leer is a locomotive! 🚂

[@jannetteberends8730]

That are my favorite reaction videos. Watching their faces.

[@erickvermeulen9734]

Some Dutch voices that reached USA Billboard Hot 100 - Mariska Veres of Shocking Blue, Venus - Barry Hay of Golden Earring, Radar Love, Twilight Zone, The Devil Made Me Do It - The Blue Diamonds, Ramona - Hans Bouwens of George Baker Selection, Little Green Bag, Una Paloma Blanca - Bert Heerink of Vandenberg , Burning Heart, and even 2 Unlimited

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@erickvermeulen9734 That’s quite a line up! Further proof that music knows no boundaries or borders. Thanks for reminding me of so many great hits. 🎶

[@grungegrumpy3585]

Have a taste of Anneke van Giersbergen my dude, and fellow dutch dudes and dudettes! Check the live performances of 'Travel', 'Waking Hour' and 'On Most Surfaces' from The Gathering's 25 year anniversary concerts. All available as excellent unofficial video on YT. Enjoy!

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

I just had a listen. Excellent choice. Thanks for the tip! 😊

[@johnkochen7264]

Anything written by Lennart Nijgh is cool, whether it is sung by Boudewijn de Groot or by Rob de Nijs.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

Thanks. I’ll check it out. 😊

[@eppoh66]

Nice list! Michael Prins is from Haarlem. Other very good Haarlem singers are Yorrick van Norde who sings a bit beatlesque but still has his own sound. And the most beautifull Dutch songs were written by Lennart Nijgh and mostly performed by Boudewijn de Groot, both from Haarlem. If you did not do so yet you should really check them out!

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

Thanks for the details about Michael Prins. Thanks, too, for the other recommendations, which I will surely explore. 👍 It seems Haarlem is a wellspring of musical talent. 🎶

[@eppoh66]

@BetterTogether-UnIr1 Haarlem rocks!!! We also have a vivit creative punk-scene in Haarlem! Around Flintys en Slachthuis...

[@hunchbackaudio]

Just remembered, you might give Cornelis Vreeswijk some attention. He has some great songs, although a lot of them are also in Swedish, so don’t be surprised about that.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@hunchbackaudio I’ll check him out. 👍

[@cirrus1964]

@@BetterTogether-UnIr1 Een Hollander die de ' Nozem en de Non" nooit heeft gehoord. Ik als Brit ken het reeds mijn hele leven hahahaha

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@cirrus1964 Nice. 👍

[@hunchbackaudio]

@@cirrus1964 In the Netherlands he is forgotten for a large part, while everyone in Sweden can tell you at least 3 or 4 songs. The Dutch have a weird collective memory in some occasions, at least in my perspective.

[@cirrus1964]

@@hunchbackaudio I am 76 years of age! I remember him!

[@HennyStruik]

My favorite resident of Haarlem who happens to be also a singer songwriter is Danny Guinan. He is also an immigrant. Born in Ireland and moved to the Netherlands in his mid twenties.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@HennyStruik I just looked him up and had a listen. Wonderful. What a lovely voice he has. Thank you so much, Henny, for bringing him to my attention. He has a new fan! ❤️

[@paulc8799]

Best band of the Netherlands, for me, has to be Bots. Hans Sanders was the nestor of the band, Born in '46 and worked as 'vormingswerker' which in the jargon of today ultra left, think SP, sadly died in 2007. 'Wat zullen we drinken' is likely to be the best known song. Popular both in Germany and Brabant 😂

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@paulc8799 Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll look it up. 👍

[@Lance.planes.and.more1]

Lots of good Dutch artists indeed. I really like Bløf (plus some others)

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@Lance.planes.and.more1 Ah, yes, BLØF…good choice. 👍

[@yvkon]

Well hello fellow all-kinds-of-music lover. I as well like all kinds of music, which is why I like the Eurovision Song Contest [ESC] (1956 - still going strong) so much. And why I am a member of 2 fan song contests which help me get to know music from around the world. They introduced me to loads of wonderful artists. Now I've seen a lot of wonderful Dutch artists mentioned already. To this list I would like to add: Kovacs (jazz singer) Black Briar (symphonic rock, not well known in NL, but really popular in South America) Claude ( talented singer-songwriter, will compete in ESC2025) As far as international artists I would like to recommend: GO_A (Ukraine) Gjon's Tears (Switzerland) Ana Soklič (Slovenia) ZIAN (Switzerland) The Hu (Mongolia) Annti Raillio (Finland) Crimson Chrysalis (South Africa) I could go on and on, there are too many to mention. These are a few of my personal favourites. Enjoy!

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

Nice. Thanks for sharing. I am going to look into Claude since he’s going to represent NL in Eurovision. I’ve been watching the ESC since I arrived in the Netherlands. ❤️ 🎶

[@Michel-r6m]

I once bumped into Herman Brood in my street 😅

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@Michel-r6m Now, that is super cool! 😎

[@dartello]

If you like music from the 30's, I would suggest you Caro Emerald. Many Dutch singer sing in the English language and among them they may sound international like Anita Meyer, Lee Towers, Ten Sharp, Bananarama, Shocking Blue, Golden Earing. The top 4 you mentioned sing English. Dutch singers who sing in Dutch are also worth mentioning like Maan, Andre van Duin, Bonnie St Claire, Frank Boeijen and Doe Maar. Many, many more worth mentioning... :D

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@dartello Ah, yes, Caro Emerald. I do like her a lot! Thanks for giving me some other singers to consider. Jules de Corte mostly sings in Dutch, no? He was the first singer I mentioned. Thanks again for giving me some good recommendations. I have so much new (to me) music to discover now. ❤️

[@dartello]

@@BetterTogether-UnIr1 ah yes Jule de Corte has a Dutch song repertoire only. On your list, I would’ve expected only artists who sing Dutch only. Dutch story telling singers or philosophical singers. Stef Bos, Boudewijn de Groot and again Frank Boeijen. You may dig a bit deeper as we have singers who sing in their local language or dialect like Limburg, Friesland, Twente, Drenthe and Zeeland. normaal, Blof, Rowwen Hèze to name a few very successful ones. For immigrants who like to know more about Dutch culture or get into the language more it’s a nice start.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@dartello Thank you again. With all the recommendations shared by viewers like you, I now have a treasure trove of Dutch music to discover. I love how seemingly infinite are the possibilities in music, all comprised of only 12 notes (at least in terms of the western musical scale). So cool!

[@ronbolder4111]

You must also listen to Frank Boeijen , Ramses Shaffy ,Robert Long they sing in Dutch with such strong poetical lyrics , highly recommend them , oh by the way ilove your videos because they are so peaceful mainly by your smooth voice dankjewel en blijft doorgaan grtjs Ron

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@ronbolder4111 Thank you so much for your kind words. They mean a lot. 😊 Thanks, too, for the great recommendations. Robert Long has a lovely voice, and I do like Ramses Shaffy: "Zing, vecht, huil, bid, lach, werk en bewonder". I will check out Frank Boeijen. “Let there be songs to fill the air”. 🎶 ❤️

[@mariangravemaker7412]

Maybe you like Liesbeth List. Especially her song Pastorale. And she made a record with songs by Mikis Theodorakis, a Greek singer. The songs are called Mauthausen liederen en they were translated by Lennaert Nygh. Martine Bijl had a beautiful voice and a great diction. Please listen to her song Vrouwe van de wind. Frank Boeijen wrote the song Avond and Boudewijn de Groot sings this. There is also a version were he sings it together with Willeke Alberti. Ik hoop dat je net zo kan genieten van deze muziek als ik! Marian

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@mariangravemaker7412 Dank u wel, Marian. You’ve given me a great list to explore. I appreciate the time you took to share such a considered selection of curated music. I look forward to listening to these musical artists. 🎧 🎶 ❤️

[@Linnml67]

My favorite is Michael Prins. Love this song - Close to me - also. The whole album is beautiful!

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@Linnml67 Yes, “Close to Me” cuts like a knife! Michael Prins is amazing…so soulful! ❤️

[@ajvanzijtveld1663]

Beautiful de cats groep songs

[@j0hnn13K]

Like you, i have a broad interest in music, but in particular the music of the past has gems hidden in it, and since you've not restricted choice to Dutch only,.. i guess i can add a few i enjoy. Non Dutch acts like Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour, Dubliners, Sam & Dave, etc etc, all still "float my boat" so to speak, also most rock of the era is great. But when it comes to Dutch acts, i'd say Boudewijn de Groot, Jaap Fischer (dark humor for it's time), Herman van Veen, and Ellen ten Damme, are nice to listen to, i also really enjoy the Dutch ladies of Metal, no matter which one, it seems they are all a class above the rest.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

I like your expanded list and am a big fan of Kate & Anna McGarrigle. I also like Charles Aznavour. You’ve got great, eclectic taste. 🎶

[@j0hnn13K]

@@BetterTogether-UnIr1 tyvm :)

[@rmyikzelf5604]

Try these: Joop Visser/Jaap Fisher, Boudewijn de Groot, Wende Snijders, Herman van Veen, Drs. P., Robert Long, Maarten van Roozendaal, Paul van Vliet (although he's a conferancier, he has beautiful songs), Bram Vermeulen.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@rmyikzelf5604 Nice! Thanks for these excellent suggestions. I will definitely give them a listen. 🎧 🎶

[@StevanOutdoor]

If you want to expand your horizon to soft jazz I recommend Francien van Tuinen.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@StevanOutdoor I’m a big jazz fan. Just listened to a bit of Francien van Tuinen. Nice and easy. Thanks for the tip. ❤️ 🎶

[@StevanOutdoor]

@@BetterTogether-UnIr1 You're welcome. It's rather hard to find nowadays. It's so smooth. I put in on when I was getting a big tattoo and actually fell asleep. And like you I love many genres. The best thing Holland has to offer right now in Floor Jansen. She can sing anything. But for smooth light jazz it's Francien van Tuinen.

[@BabzV]

I like your list, I know them all and like a lot of their songs. 😊 Anouk is another one imo, great singer, a certain rawness in her voice and personality. Danny Vera has very nice sound as well. Doe Maar, band from the 80's with some really catchy songs. Herman van Veen, I think you would like his music as well Mike.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@BabzV Yes, Anouk, too. I’m with you. And definitely Danny Vera! ❤️ I will check out Doe Maar and Herman van Veen. Thanks for the tips. 🎶

[@NLJeffEU]

​@@BetterTogether-UnIr1what about "Bizzey - Traag" 😂

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@ Well, it’s a long way from Jules de Corte. But, hey. It’s music, and it’s Dutch. 😊

[@NLJeffEU]

@@BetterTogether-UnIr1 no its not jules de corte 😂😂

[@endthisnonsense7202]

The best singer in Dutch ever mostly sang in French, but a sometimes in Dutch (Flemish) too, it is of course Jacques Brel. If you're in it to appreciate what one can do with the Dutch Language it has to be "Drs. P".

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@endthisnonsense7202 Thanks for the tips. I’ll definitely check them out. 👍 🎶

[@rmyikzelf5604]

Mmm Jules de Corte! Yes

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@rmyikzelf5604 Gotta love him! ❤️

[@hunchbackaudio]

If you like Jules de Korte, you’ll probably also like Drs. P. and Wim Sonneveld.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@hunchbackaudio I was just listening to Wim Sonneveld. Lovely. 🎶 I’ll check out Drs. P. Thanks for the tips. 👍

[@TheHighlander71]

Very cool to see Jules de Corte in your list. Beautiful song!

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@TheHighlander71 One of my all-time favorite songs. So moving. So profound and beautiful! ❤️

[@TheHighlander71]

@@BetterTogether-UnIr1 I know music is all about personal taste, but House For Sale by Margriet Eshuijs is a Dutch classic that can't be overlooked. And George Baker's Little Green Bag, of course :)

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@ I’m listening to House for Sale as I respond to your comment. Riveting! Thanks for turning me on to that. Little Green Bag is next. Wait a minute…I just started Little Green Bag. Of course! It’s one of those songs I didn’t realize I already know…and love. Thanks for bring it back to me. 😊

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@ What have you done to me? I’ve got Little Green Bag on a loop. Damn, that song cooks! 🔥

[@TheHighlander71]

@@BetterTogether-UnIr1 Oops! Sorry. The song was revitalized by Quentin Tarantino in Reservoir Dogs.

[@gijoe7506]

Micheal Prins new Christmas Eve song is beautiful.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@gijoe7506 Absolutely beautiful. “Tonight…let’s make it right…”. Thanks for the heads up. ❤️

[@michavandam]

Jules de Corte Trijntje Oosterhuis Ilse de Lange Michael Prins

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@michavandam You got it. 👍

[@michavandam]

@@BetterTogether-UnIr1 : D

[@NeoOnyx]

Hi Mike, maybe you already know this Dutch singer (Douwe Bob) and the song he sings with a small orchestra, but in case you haven’t heard it, please listen to it. It’s a beautiful emotional song. It’s called Stone Into The River. You can check it out at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5PVc2d3h5abY68si=vVKSN7I-wc7GTqIr Douwe Bob and Ilse De Lange performed in an American women’s prison with the song Hurt, which is well worth watching: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKiVaX2ld5Klebcsi=ArQlfGjkXrdCfKu_

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@NeoOnyx Wow! You know me so well. Love both of these tracks. Great country sound. Thanks for turning me on to them. Just my kind of thing. Love, love, love! ❤️

[@NeoOnyx]

@@BetterTogether-UnIr1Good to hear you love these songs as I do. I’m just a sucker for emo love songs, like the duet between Douwe Bob and Anouk, singing Hold Me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYG4Xqtnrc9jpacsi=JKV32YjOsWpGX-2N But I also love great female singers like O’G3NE (the 3 sisters Lisa, Shelley and Amy)and especially the honey dipped voice of Amy in Casualty Of Love: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y53LkJWVa56Bptksi=om3x348PLY6l2BLp Hope you enjoy 😊

[@margreetdoodeman1441]

To me Douwe and Ilse are not a good duo, i like him much better with Mell VF, which reminds me imwanted to post something about the Dutch tv program Beste Zangers. I do not watch tv but when i learn from the press BZ has a new season, i watch it on youtube. It is not that i do not like Ilse, have many of her cd's.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@ You’ve got great taste! I love these, too. You’re making a die-hard Douwe Bob fan out of me, I swear. Anouk is great, too. This is the first I’ve heard of O’G3NE. Love what you shared. Thanks so much! ❤️

[@NeoOnyx]

@ Thanks Mike. I’ve put together a playlist of some of my fav songs. I’ll add to the list as I go along: kzbin.info/aero/PLknkCS0j-NPyQe94I3vu3k60W-A8Ua1Xs&si=_VigyHost1gFVD3g O’G3NE is awesome. You should check them out 😊

[@cuprum1]

You should listen to Drs P. He writes incredible texts and very dry humour. Wim Sonneveld and the song 'Het Dorp'. Look up 'Ketelbinkie' thats a dutch tearjerker with a beautiful melody the old versions are the best.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@cuprum1 Thank you for the recommendations. Thanks to viewers like you, I have a wealth of Dutch music to discover. 👍

[@hildevanginhoven_czt]

I don't think most Americans realise anything can be non American. LOL 🤣☹️ They believe the Voice originated in the usa too. Also dutch.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@hildevanginhoven_czt You’re right, Hilde. I don’t think most Americans imagine anything beyond their own borders. It is a vast country, of course, so maybe it is easier to stay inside a bubble! It’s a mighty big bubble, for sure. 😆 Meanwhile, little Nederland is a powerhouse on so many levels. Certainly happy to be here. ❤️

[@Aviopic]

What can you expect from people who believe Trump was send by some kind of all overseeing lord 😂

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@Aviopic It is heartening to know that 75,017,626 Americans voted for Kamala Harris. It is by no means ONE country. It is difficult if not impossible to generalize about any country, especially one as diverse as the United States. 🇺🇸

[@ottot3221]

I'm 59 and have a brought interest of music too. Here 2 artists, one old one new. I like Frans Halsema - Zondagmiddag Buitenveldert. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4i5pGNrobVmnpo Pip Blom - Is this love? kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2a8nmetqJWhjtE

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@ottot3221 Thank you, Otto, for the great recommendations. I listened to and like them both. Love Pip! She’s so spunky! ❤️

[@irenehabes-quene2839]

What about Herman van Veen, he is one of the last troubadours we have left, he writes everything himself and has a fantastic voice even now he’s old. music.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZjIhoZmp6x3grc&si=hP1ITeG08dlXwEWd😊

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@irenehabes-quene2839 Another excellent choice! Such a melodic voice. He has a new fan! 😊 Thanks again, Irene. ❤️

[@peterkeijsers489]

Eddie van Halen is a guitarist, not a vocalist perse

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

Indeed, I noted that in the video. 😊

[@peterkeijsers489]

@@BetterTogether-UnIr1 I was a little surprised that you didn't mention Floor Jansen, Sharon den Adel or Simone Simons. I admit, they're best known in the (gothic) rock scene, but I'd have guessed they're better known that Hazes, Borsato or Jules de Corte.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@ My selection was rather random (like my taste in music), and since I only named four musicians, the list is by no means comprehensive. I am discovering so many other Dutch musicians thanks to the recommendations of viewers like you. 👍

[@MarielleilonaLinthorst]

No women?

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@MarielleilonaLinthorst Not sure what video you watched, but I mentioned Trijntje Oosterhuis and Ilse DeLange. 😊

[@cirrus1964]

Jesus Christ, André Hazes, René Froger is not exactly what most Dutch consider class music.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@cirrus1964 Oh, did I say they did? They’re just some names that came to mind. I’ve heard a lot of Hazes played in my days here.

[@cirrus1964]

@@BetterTogether-UnIr1 Understand. Not that I deny such music to anyone. In my Haarlem years, as I was born there, the only Dutch child in a British family hahaha, I know Haarlem as no other. Including all bars. And last but not least, every beautiful woman then!

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@ Sounds like you have some stories to tell. 😊 “… Those were the days, my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way…”

[@margreetdoodeman1441]

I did not know Jesus Christ sang as well😢. At the right time Hazes can be very moving, when you step over the bias there is a lot to discover. Eg I did not like Nick and Simon at all but bc of another tv program (also on youtube) i heard them sing Simon and Garfunkel. They made their own songs in that style, i am glad i got to know that. But then i was raised with ao de Zangeres zonder Naam, long before she sang songs like Mexico and became camp and these old songs i still like.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@ Too funny! I also did not know that JC sang. You gave me a good laugh with that. 😀

[@mediumsizedgrape]

I LOVE Jules de Corte! He's not that well-known anymore, but a gem for sure.

[@BetterTogether-UnIr1]

@@mediumsizedgrape Yes, he is a gem. I was sold as soon as I heard that song. Wow! ❤️ 🎶