Hans Blum (musician)

Hans Blum
Also known asHenry Valentino
Born (1928-05-23) 23 May 1928 (age 95)
OriginLinden, Hannover
GenresPop music, schlager
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active1948–present
LabelsSony Music, Zett

Hans Blum (born 23 May 1928), also known as Henry Valentino, is 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).

Discography

Main article: Henry Valentino discography

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

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

References

  1. ^ "German Label in MIDEM Launch". Billboard. 11 February 1978. p. 56.

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