Hans Blum (musician)
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Also known as | Henry Valentino |
Born | Hannover, Germany | 23 May 1928
Origin | Linden, Hannover |
Died | 15 March 2024 Overath, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany | (aged 95)
Genres | Pop music, schlager |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 1948–2024 |
Labels | Sony Music, Zett |
Hans Blum (23 May 1928 – 15 March 2024), also known as Henry Valentino, was a German singer-songwriter known for his distinctive musical style, which has been the inspiration of a generation of German musicians. His recordings include the hit single "Im Wagen vor mir."[1] He wrote and conducted three entries that represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest: "Anouschka" (performed by Inge Brück in 1967), "Primaballerina" (performed by Siw Malmkvist in 1969), and "Über die Brücke geh'n" (performed by Ingrid Peters in 1986).
Blum died on 15 March 2024, at the age of 95.[2]
Discography
[edit]Major studio albums:
- 1991: Im Wagen vor mir
- 1997: ...Etwas für Liebhaber
- 1999: Zu Zweit Macht's Mehr Spass
- 2001: Henry Valentino's Hitbox
- 2004: Ich Hab' Dein Knie Geseh'n
- 2006: Eine Liebe Ist Wie ein Lied
Influence
[edit]Hans Blum has been a major inspiration for a long range of German musicians and has enjoyed an extensive international recognition for the hit single "Im Wagen vor mir".[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "German Label in MIDEM Launch". Billboard. 11 February 1978. p. 56.
- ^ "Henry Valentino: Der "Im Wagen vor mir"-Sänger ist tot". Bunte. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.