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The song's first released recording, by Hans and Nan Boskamp. Aan de Amsterdamse grachten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈaːn də ʔɑmstərˌdɑmsə ˈɣrɑxtə(n)]; "At the Amsterdam canals") is a Dutch song by Pieter Goemans. It was written in 1949 but not recorded until 1956, and many times more since then.
"'t Is Stil in Amsterdam" by Ramses Shaffy "A Bar In Amsterdam" by Katzenjammer "A Windmill in Old Amsterdam" by Ted Dicks and Myles Rudge "Aan de Amsterdamse grachten", lyrics by Pieter Goemans in 1949, composed by Dick Schallies.
Pages in category "Songs about Amsterdam" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. ... Amsterdam (Van Halen song) B. The Ballad of John and Yoko; D.
4× Platinum ‡ 2019 Kris Kross Amsterdam with Maan, Tabitha featuring Bizzey "Hij Is van mij" 320,000 [36] 4× Platinum ‡ 2019 Kris Kross Amsterdam with Kraantje Pappie and Tabitha "Moment" 320,000 [36] 4× Platinum ‡ 2021 Kris Kross Amsterdam with Antoon and Sigourney K "Vluchtstrook" 320,000 [36] 4× Platinum ‡ 2018 Frenna & Lil ...
"Geef mij maar Amsterdam" ("I prefer Amsterdam") is a 1955 song about Amsterdam by Dutch singer Johnny Jordaan. The text is by Pi Veriss , and the music is written by Harry de Groot. A hit song when it was first released, it is one of the songs Amsterdammers identify with most.
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According to a 1995 interview on Dutch radio, the song is based upon Sammy's tourist impression of Amsterdam, such as the freedom he felt in the city.. According to Ian Christe's book Everybody Wants Some: The Van Halen Saga, Eddie and Alex Van Halen didn't like the lyrics, feeling the song did their birthplace a disservice, due to its explicit references to cannabis use (with lines such as ...
In July 2010, Eberhard van der Laan (Labour Party) was appointed mayor of Amsterdam by the national government for a six-year term after being nominated by the Amsterdam municipal council. [4] After the 2014 municipal council elections, a governing majority of D66, VVD and SP was formed - the first coalition without the Labour Party since World ...