Hans Blum (musician)
Hans Blum | |
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| Also known as | Henry Valentino |
| Born | 23 May 1928 |
| Origin | Linden, Hannover |
| Genres | Pop music, schlager |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1948–present |
| Labels | Sony Music, Zett |
- For the journalist, see Hans Blum (journalist).
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[]
Major studio albums:
- 1991: Im Wagen vor mir
- 1997:
- 1999:
- 2001:
- 2004:
- 2006:
Influence[]
Hans Blum has been a major inspiration for a long range of German musicians and have enjoyed an extensive international recognition for the hit single "Im Wagen vor mir".
See also[]
- List of best selling music artists
References[]
External links[]
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- Living people
- 1928 births
- Musicians from Hanover
- German songwriters
- Eurovision Song Contest conductors
- 21st-century conductors (music)