On 06 May 2009 06:03:20 GMT, WingedMessenger <Boy@FlyingHigh.com>
wrote:
>Over the years, decades even, our beloved friend Mephi, my bantering mate,
>often remined me that it was time for the annual posting of the Heintje
>Double album. So in his memory I do so now.
>For those who are new or just do not know, Heintje was a young Dutch boy
>with a wonderful voice. Many of the songs were sung by him in a number of
>films he made.
>I had the pleasure of meeting Heintje many moons ago when he was in his
>50s.
>On the first dics he sings In his native Dutch, apart from track 19 when he
>sings in English. One disc 2 he sings mostly in German, a language akin to
>Dutch.
>A number of the songs are very poignant, but if you dont speak Dutch then
>just take it from me, I have been brought to tears many times by some of
>them.
>
>Mercury.
And I thank you again for posting this now ancient young boy.
His songs and voice are beautiful.
darkshadows
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