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'''Conny Vandenbos''' (16 January 1937 – 7 April 2002) was a popular Dutch singer. She had her first radio hit in 1966 and continued to make hit recordings through the 1970s. Notably, in her later career she released an entire album of [[Janis Ian]] songs in 1980.
'''Jacoba Adriana Hollestelle''' (16 January 1937 – 7 April 2002), known professionally as '''Conny Vandenbos''', was a popular [[Netherlands|Dutch]] singer. She had her first radio hit in 1966 and continued to make hit recordings throughout the 1970s. She represented the Netherlands in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 1965]] with the song "[['t Is genoeg]]".<ref>{{Cite news|last=Van Daalen|first=Pierre|date=14 October 1971|title=Showbusiness is 'n eenzijdige wereld|language=nl|page=2|work=[[De Telegraaf]]|location=Amsterdam|url=https://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=ddd:011196849:mpeg21:p002|access-date=}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
[[File:Finale Nationaal Songfestival 1965, Connie Vandenbos (zingend), Bestanddeelnr 917-4303.jpg|thumb|Vandenbos at the ''[[Nationaal Songfestival]]'' in 1965]]
Conny Vandenbos was born Jacoba Adriana Hollestelle in [[The Hague]], the Netherlands. She made her solo debut in the KRO-Springboard radio show, a show case for young talent, in which she performed French chansons. After her performance in the Belgian Knokkefestival of 1961 Conny signed a recording contract at Philips Phonogram. In 1964 she made a television series ''Zeg Maar Conny'' (Call me Conny) for the Dutch public broadcaster [[NCRV]].
Vandenbos made her solo debut in the [[Katholieke Radio Omroep|KRO]] radio programme ''Springplank'', a showcase for young talent, in which she performed French [[chanson]]s. After her performance at the Belgian ''Knokkefestival'' in 1961, Conny signed a recording contract with [[Philips]]. In 1964, she made a television series ''Zeg maar Conny'' ("Call me Conny") for the Dutch public broadcaster [[Nederlandse Christelijke Radio Vereniging|NCRV]].{{fact|date=January 2021}}


In 1965, she represented the [[Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest|Netherlands]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 1965|Eurovision Song Contest]] held in [[Naples]], [[Italy]], with the song "[['t is genoeg|'t Is genoeg]]", finishing in eleventh place. One year later, Vandenbos finally achieved chart success with her first hit single, "Ik ben gelukkig zonder jou".<ref name=top40 />
[[File:Conny Vandenbos 1981.jpg|thumb|left|Vandenbos in 1981]]
In 1965 she represented the Netherlands in Naples, Italy, at the [[Eurovision Song Contest 1965|Eurovision Song Contest]], with the song '''t Is genoeg'' (It's Enough); the Netherlands placing eleventh. A year later Vandenbos finally achieved chart success with her first hit single , ''Ik Ben Gelukkig Zonder Jou'' (I am happy without you). In the early 1970s Conny parted company from Phonogram Records and signed with Basart Records in January 1973. During her contract at Basart several albums were released and her singles charted frequently in the Dutch Hit Charts. In this period she covered many well known foreign songs with Dutch lyrics, including a complete album of songs by Janis Ian titled ''Conny Vanderbos Zingt Janis Ian''. The duet with [[Janis Ian]] ''Don't Leave Tonight'' reached number 17 in the Dutch charts in December 1980.<ref>{{cite web|title=Conny Vandenbos & Janis Ian – Don't Leave Tonight|url=http://www.dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Conny+Vandenbos+%26+Janis+Ian&titel=Don%27t+Leave+Tonight&cat=s|work=Dutch Charts|publisher=Hung Medien|accessdate=26 October 2012}}</ref>


In 1974, Conny parted company from Philips and signed with Basart Records. During her contract at Basart, several albums were released, such as ''Een Vrouw Van Deze Tijd'' and ''Zo wil ik leven''. A number of her singles, "Sjakie Van De Hoek", "Drie Zomers Lang" and "Ome Arie", charted on the Dutch pop charts.<ref name=top40>{{cite web |url=https://www.top40.nl/top40-artiesten/conny-vandenbos |title=Conny Vandenbos }}</ref> During this period, many of her hits were Dutch translations of foreign songs including her highest charting song "Een Roosje, M'n Roosje", which was a translation of "[[Daisy a Day]]" by [[Jud Strunk]]. She also released a German version of the song. In 1980, while back with Philips Records, Conny released an album of songs by [[Janis Ian]] titled ''Conny Vandenbos zingt Janis Ian''. A duet with [[Janis Ian]], "Don't Leave Tonight", reached number 17 in the Dutch charts in December 1980.<ref>{{cite web|title=Conny Vandenbos & Janis Ian – Don't Leave Tonight|url=http://www.dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Conny+Vandenbos+%26+Janis+Ian&titel=Don%27t+Leave+Tonight&cat=s|work=Dutch Charts|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=26 October 2012}}</ref>
In 1976 she received an [[Edison Golden Harp]] for the album ''Zo Wil Ik Leven''. In 1993 she was awarded a gold disc for her album ''14 Grootste Hits Van Conny Vandenbos''. In the 1990s she presented radio programs, including Radio Radio North Sea and West. In 2000 there was a tile of her placed in the [[Rotterdam Walk Of Fame]].

In 1976, she received an [[Edison Award|Edison]] [[Golden Harp]] for the album ''Zo wil ik leven''.<ref name=top40 /> In 1993, she was awarded a [[Music recording certification|gold disc]] for her album ''De'' ''14 grootste hits van Conny Vandenbos''. In the 1990s, her singing career was put on hold due to lack of record sales and to her other activities, such as hosting radio shows at various national and regional radio stations (Radio Noordzee and Radio West).<ref>{{Cite news|date=16 October 1992|title=Come-back Conny Vandenbos|language=nl|page=19|work=Algemeen Dagblad|location=Rotterdam|url=https://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=KBPERS01:003103014:mpeg21:p00019|access-date=}}</ref> Vandenbos presented the Dutch televoting result at the [[Eurovision Song Contest 1998|1998 Eurovision Song Contest]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-06|title=Eight times Eurovision didn't go quite according to plan|url=https://metro.co.uk/2018/05/06/stage-invaders-awkward-kisses-eight-times-eurovision-didnt-go-quite-according-plan-7524977/|access-date=2021-01-08|website=Metro|language=en}}</ref> In 2000, she was honoured with a tile in the Rotterdam Walk Of Fame.{{fact|date=January 2021}}


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Conny Vandenbos first marriage was to Wim van den Bos; together they had a daughter Karin. Her second marriage was to the bass player from the Leedy Trio, Ger Faber; they had one son, Jeroen.
In 1959 Conny married Wim van den Bos. The couple had a daughter. In 1965 this marriage ended, but since she was now known under the name Conny van den Bos, she decided to keep that name. However, the name was now written together as Conny Vandenbos. She now considered this a stage name, no longer the name of her ex-husband. Her second marriage was to Ger Faber, [[Bass guitar|bass]] player of the band [[Leedy Trio]], with whom she had one son.


Conny Vandenbos died in [[Amsterdam]] on 7 April 2002, two weeks after it was announced that she was suffering from lung cancer.
In 1971, Vandenbos moved to [[Hoevelaken]], [[Gelderland]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=24 March 1971|title=Conny Vanderbos: Werken in eigen land wordt dikwijls gebagatelliseerd|language=nl|page=5|work=Erfgoed Leiden en Omstreken|url=https://leiden.courant.nu/issue/LD/1971-03-24/edition/0/page/5|access-date=}}</ref> Conny Vandenbos died in [[Amsterdam]] on 7 April 2002, two weeks after it was announced that she was suffering from [[lung cancer]].


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Latest revision as of 22:40, 27 December 2023

Conny Vandenbos
Vandenbos in 1981
Background information
Birth nameJacoba Adriana Hollestelle
Born(1937-01-16)16 January 1937
The Hague, Netherlands
Died7 April 2002(2002-04-07) (aged 65)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
OccupationSinger
Websitewww.connyvandenbos.com

Jacoba Adriana Hollestelle (16 January 1937 – 7 April 2002), known professionally as Conny Vandenbos, was a popular Dutch singer. She had her first radio hit in 1966 and continued to make hit recordings throughout the 1970s. She represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1965 with the song "'t Is genoeg".[1]

Career

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Vandenbos at the Nationaal Songfestival in 1965

Vandenbos made her solo debut in the KRO radio programme Springplank, a showcase for young talent, in which she performed French chansons. After her performance at the Belgian Knokkefestival in 1961, Conny signed a recording contract with Philips. In 1964, she made a television series Zeg maar Conny ("Call me Conny") for the Dutch public broadcaster NCRV.[citation needed]

In 1965, she represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest held in Naples, Italy, with the song "'t Is genoeg", finishing in eleventh place. One year later, Vandenbos finally achieved chart success with her first hit single, "Ik ben gelukkig zonder jou".[2]

In 1974, Conny parted company from Philips and signed with Basart Records. During her contract at Basart, several albums were released, such as Een Vrouw Van Deze Tijd and Zo wil ik leven. A number of her singles, "Sjakie Van De Hoek", "Drie Zomers Lang" and "Ome Arie", charted on the Dutch pop charts.[2] During this period, many of her hits were Dutch translations of foreign songs including her highest charting song "Een Roosje, M'n Roosje", which was a translation of "Daisy a Day" by Jud Strunk. She also released a German version of the song. In 1980, while back with Philips Records, Conny released an album of songs by Janis Ian titled Conny Vandenbos zingt Janis Ian. A duet with Janis Ian, "Don't Leave Tonight", reached number 17 in the Dutch charts in December 1980.[3]

In 1976, she received an Edison Golden Harp for the album Zo wil ik leven.[2] In 1993, she was awarded a gold disc for her album De 14 grootste hits van Conny Vandenbos. In the 1990s, her singing career was put on hold due to lack of record sales and to her other activities, such as hosting radio shows at various national and regional radio stations (Radio Noordzee and Radio West).[4] Vandenbos presented the Dutch televoting result at the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest.[5] In 2000, she was honoured with a tile in the Rotterdam Walk Of Fame.[citation needed]

Personal life

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In 1959 Conny married Wim van den Bos. The couple had a daughter. In 1965 this marriage ended, but since she was now known under the name Conny van den Bos, she decided to keep that name. However, the name was now written together as Conny Vandenbos. She now considered this a stage name, no longer the name of her ex-husband. Her second marriage was to Ger Faber, bass player of the band Leedy Trio, with whom she had one son.

In 1971, Vandenbos moved to Hoevelaken, Gelderland.[6] Conny Vandenbos died in Amsterdam on 7 April 2002, two weeks after it was announced that she was suffering from lung cancer.

References

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  1. ^ Van Daalen, Pierre (14 October 1971). "Showbusiness is 'n eenzijdige wereld". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). Amsterdam. p. 2.
  2. ^ a b c "Conny Vandenbos".
  3. ^ "Conny Vandenbos & Janis Ian – Don't Leave Tonight". Dutch Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  4. ^ "Come-back Conny Vandenbos". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Rotterdam. 16 October 1992. p. 19.
  5. ^ "Eight times Eurovision didn't go quite according to plan". Metro. 6 May 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  6. ^ "Conny Vanderbos: Werken in eigen land wordt dikwijls gebagatelliseerd". Erfgoed Leiden en Omstreken (in Dutch). 24 March 1971. p. 5.
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