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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". In the early 1970s, Conny parted company from Philips and signed with Basart Records in January 1973. During her contract at Basart, several albums were released and her singles charted frequently on the Dutch pop charts.{{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". In the early 1970s, Conny parted company from Philips and signed with Basart Records in January 1973. During her contract at Basart, several albums were released and her singles charted frequently on the Dutch pop charts.{{fact|date=January 2021}}


During this period, most of her hits were Dutch translations of foreign songs such as "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|accessdate=26 October 2012}}</ref>
During this period, most of her hits were Dutch translations of foreign songs such as "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 Award|Edison]] [[Golden Harp]] for the album ''Zo wil ik leven''. 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|url-status=live|access-date=}}</ref> Vandenbos was a presenter 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}}
In 1976, she received an [[Edison Award|Edison]] [[Golden Harp]] for the album ''Zo wil ik leven''. 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|url-status=live|access-date=}}</ref> Vandenbos was a presenter 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}}

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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

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". In the early 1970s, Conny parted company from Philips and signed with Basart Records in January 1973. During her contract at Basart, several albums were released and her singles charted frequently on the Dutch pop charts.[citation needed]

During this period, most of her hits were Dutch translations of foreign songs such as "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.[2]

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 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).[3] Vandenbos was a presenter at the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest.[4] In 2000, she was honoured with a tile in the Rotterdam Walk Of Fame.[citation needed]

Personal life

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, Vanderbos moved to Hoevelaken, Gelderland.[5] Conny Vandenbos died in Amsterdam on 7 April 2002, two weeks after it was announced that she was suffering from lung cancer.

References

  1. ^ Van Daalen, Pierre (14 October 1971). "Showbusiness is 'n eenzijdige wereld". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). Amsterdam. p. 2.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Conny Vandenbos & Janis Ian – Don't Leave Tonight". Dutch Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  3. ^ "Come-back Conny Vandenbos". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Rotterdam. 16 October 1992. p. 19.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Eight times Eurovision didn't go quite according to plan". Metro. 6 May 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Conny Vanderbos: Werken in eigen land wordt dikwijls gebagatelliseerd". Erfgoed Leiden en Omstreken (in Dutch). 24 March 1971. p. 5.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest
1965 		Succeeded by
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