Heinz Winckler
Heinz Carl Heinrich Winckler was born in Stellenbosch, South Africa, on 22 … Read Full Bio ↴Heinz Carl Heinrich Winckler was born in Stellenbosch, South Africa, on 22 March 1978, the now 28 year old Heinz Winckler has come a long way since he studied law at Stellenbosch University. He burst onto South African TV screens winning the first South African M-Net Idols competition (the equivalent of American Idol) in June 2002 & a major recording contract with Sony BMG Records. He twice performed his debut single, "Once In A Lifetime" to a 500-strong live audience & millions of television viewers. Walt Disney employed his talent to perform one of the credit songs, “Chasing Shadows” for the movie “Treasure Planet”. Success of the movie was attributed to Heinz’s performance & was a hit on the S.A market, grossing over R3 million in the first weekend.
2004 saw Heinz break into the international market by performing & traveling to the USA, U.K & Canada. As part of the 10 year celebrations in SA he performed at Ukkasie, held at the Royal Albert Hall, London and went on to take the lead role of Tony, in a community stage production of West Side Story, Toronto, Canada.
His second album, “Come Alive” (produced by Marius Brouwer), was released September 2004 and has silenced many of his critics. The first radio single off this brilliantly produced, mature pop album, ‘Can’t Lose With You’ has reached #1 on many S.A radio stations. The second single off the album was a track that was co-written by Heinz. ‘Drowning Me’ performed well on national and regional stations. Both of these singles have been added onto the very popular NOW compilation albums (38 and 39 respectively). “Come Alive” was nominated for a South African Music Award (SAMA) in April 2005 in the Best Pop Album category. The third and fourth radio singles, ‘Only For You’ and ‘Thank You’, once again raced up the South African radio charts. Recently Heinz was asked to support Westlife on their Greatest Hits tour to South Africa. Accompanied by his 5 piece band, Heinz rocked the cities of Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and Johannesburg, playing to about 40 000 people in just 6 days! In Johannesburg alone the audience was 18 000 people strong.
Heinz describes this experience as “the highlight of his career!”
The first ever World Idol that took place in December 2003 – January 2004 in London and saw Heinz gaining 4th place, beating Will Young from the UK, and voted 2nd place by the American public. Within one week of the show being aired his CD was unobtainable due to phenomenal sales.
His debut CD single 'Once In A Lifetime', went double platinum, making it an instant smash hit, with over 51 000 copies initially sold. In 2003 he was nominated for 2 SAMA’s (South African Music Awards) for best single, ‘Once in a Lifetime’ & best pop album, ‘One Step Closer’. Gold sales status for a single is 10 000 plus units, with platinum being awarded for over 25 000 units sold.
"The past few years have been an incredible learning curve and growth period for me on many levels and I have been privileged to work with the finest in the industry on both sides of the Atlantic. The theory of clear planning whilst supported by an excellent team of people is paramount. It was a huge step to take when I decided to put my law studies aside but I believe that I made the right decision to follow this passion for music.” he says.
He's been declared one of South Africa's sexiest males & is included in the 2003 Cosmopolitan magazine's Sexiest Men calendar, the photos for the calendar as well as for Heinz’s debut album prove his pin-up appeal! He has the guy next door looks, dubbed ‘Hunky Heinz’ & the formidable talent to back it up.
More recently Heinz was engaged to be married to Alette de Klerk. They are set to be married in September, following the much anticipated release of his third studio album for SonyBMG, ‘Moment of Truth’. The first single, ‘Another Day’, has already been well received by South African radio. Penned by one of Heinz’s international collaborators, Matt Marston, the man responsible for the hit ‘Can’t lose With You’, this song is set to race up the charts again. A lot of the material on ‘Moment of Truth’ has been influenced by recent developments in Heinz’s personal life.
2004 saw Heinz break into the international market by performing & traveling to the USA, U.K & Canada. As part of the 10 year celebrations in SA he performed at Ukkasie, held at the Royal Albert Hall, London and went on to take the lead role of Tony, in a community stage production of West Side Story, Toronto, Canada.
His second album, “Come Alive” (produced by Marius Brouwer), was released September 2004 and has silenced many of his critics. The first radio single off this brilliantly produced, mature pop album, ‘Can’t Lose With You’ has reached #1 on many S.A radio stations. The second single off the album was a track that was co-written by Heinz. ‘Drowning Me’ performed well on national and regional stations. Both of these singles have been added onto the very popular NOW compilation albums (38 and 39 respectively). “Come Alive” was nominated for a South African Music Award (SAMA) in April 2005 in the Best Pop Album category. The third and fourth radio singles, ‘Only For You’ and ‘Thank You’, once again raced up the South African radio charts. Recently Heinz was asked to support Westlife on their Greatest Hits tour to South Africa. Accompanied by his 5 piece band, Heinz rocked the cities of Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and Johannesburg, playing to about 40 000 people in just 6 days! In Johannesburg alone the audience was 18 000 people strong.
Heinz describes this experience as “the highlight of his career!”
The first ever World Idol that took place in December 2003 – January 2004 in London and saw Heinz gaining 4th place, beating Will Young from the UK, and voted 2nd place by the American public. Within one week of the show being aired his CD was unobtainable due to phenomenal sales.
His debut CD single 'Once In A Lifetime', went double platinum, making it an instant smash hit, with over 51 000 copies initially sold. In 2003 he was nominated for 2 SAMA’s (South African Music Awards) for best single, ‘Once in a Lifetime’ & best pop album, ‘One Step Closer’. Gold sales status for a single is 10 000 plus units, with platinum being awarded for over 25 000 units sold.
"The past few years have been an incredible learning curve and growth period for me on many levels and I have been privileged to work with the finest in the industry on both sides of the Atlantic. The theory of clear planning whilst supported by an excellent team of people is paramount. It was a huge step to take when I decided to put my law studies aside but I believe that I made the right decision to follow this passion for music.” he says.
He's been declared one of South Africa's sexiest males & is included in the 2003 Cosmopolitan magazine's Sexiest Men calendar, the photos for the calendar as well as for Heinz’s debut album prove his pin-up appeal! He has the guy next door looks, dubbed ‘Hunky Heinz’ & the formidable talent to back it up.
More recently Heinz was engaged to be married to Alette de Klerk. They are set to be married in September, following the much anticipated release of his third studio album for SonyBMG, ‘Moment of Truth’. The first single, ‘Another Day’, has already been well received by South African radio. Penned by one of Heinz’s international collaborators, Matt Marston, the man responsible for the hit ‘Can’t lose With You’, this song is set to race up the charts again. A lot of the material on ‘Moment of Truth’ has been influenced by recent developments in Heinz’s personal life.
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Heinz Winckler Lyrics
100% Daar is so min woorde waarin ek jou kan beskryf Jy…
1000 Miles A Minute It's late, sorry did I wake you My love, didn't mean…
1001 Soene Ooooohhh Met elke draai van die wiel Verloor ek 'n stukkie …
24/7/365 tyd vlieg vinnig by ons verby elke oomblik is n…
A Secret Worth Hearing I'd love to watch the street lights slow dance across…
A World In Need Why do I fear That if I take a step of…
All Day All Night Baby, baby I got to say it You turned my whole life…
Alles Net vir Jou Ek, my lief, ek staan hier eintlik vroeg op nu…
Altaar Ek buig hier voor U Heer Lê ek 'n deel van…
Altar Here before You now With every part of me laid down In…
Angel Don't hate me, don't forgive This love I have to give I…
Another Day Don't want advice, I know what to do Don't tell me…
Back Together How many times will I tell you, I'm sorry How many…
Blindfolded Walking through this strange and crowded place Imagining you…
Can't Lose With You I'm on the blink baby you're on your own Drink's on…
Chasing Shadows Dreams pass much hours in the night I've tried so many…
Dans In Afrikaans Medley Ekke wou ekke sou ekke doen dit sommer nou ek…
Dis Daai 20 Minute die lang pad huistoe le nog voor ek kon jou verlange…
Dis Waar Ons Begin Saans as ek my oë toe maak en alles eindlik…
Do You Feel The Same It's in the way you turn your head when I…
Doen Dit Weer Waak my want Ek het hard geval Vir jou Raak aan my Jy het…
Drowning Me Waves crashing over me Waves crashing over me I lost myself…
Ek En My Huis (Ek en my huis sal die Here dien) Eendag nie te…
Ek Kan Weer in Liefde Glo Jy maak dit, so maklik, om op te staan na…
Ek Sê Dankie Elke nou en dan Kry ek 'n kans om stil te…
Ek Soek Jou Ek vind jou in die stilte van 'n middernag Ek smag…
Ek Wil Jou By My Hê Ek is op die pad duisend myl van waar ons…
Follow I was an emancipated wanderer I wouldn't make it on my…
Get Away I'm fascinated by you I'm captivated by you I'm mesmerized b…
Got Me Believing I'm the kind of guy Who likes to think before he…
Groter as Ons Liefde is soms snaaks jy weet, ons almal kan voel…
Hier Kom Dit Nou Lank het ek gedink alleen loop gaan net werk Niks om…
Honeymoon By Die Huis Dit was Septembermaand gewees een aand Onder 'n wit jasmyn e…
I Do I know a girl with gold in her hair and…
I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing I could stay awake just to hear you breathing Watch you…
I'm Home I once was lost but then You found me I know…
In Dertig Sekondes Hoe kon ek weet dat vanaand sou Die aand wees wat…
In My Eyes No song could ever do you justice No board trick could…
Jakarandakoningin Dis heerlike lente, die winter's verby Alles wat grys was he…
Jy Gee My Butterflies Onregverdig, waar kom jy vandaan? Hoe's dit moontlik dat jy …
Jy's Bonatuurlik Het jy al ooit gevoel jy's nie goed genoeg nie Het…
Jy's Net Myne Liewe meisie dit gaan goed hier, hoe gaan dit daar…
Kamers Vol Geskenke Wat gee jy vir die een wat jou laat lag? Wat…
Klein Bietjie Klein bietjie Klein bietjie Klein bietjie, bietjie van jou K…
Kom Alle Getroues Kom alle getroues Vrolik en vol vreugde O kom in die gees…
Kom Ek en Jy Hier staan ek stil waar die rooiplein vlek en vars…
Let It Rain We come before You as a nation With humble hearts we…
Lights When the lights go down in the city And the sun…
Lord Have Your Way Lord in Your kind and gentle way (Ha-a-a-a-a) You let me…
Love's Supposed To Be Over and over you've seen what the power of love…
Man on Fire You’re the all consuming fire And I am overwhelmed I see the…
Meisie van my Hart aaaaaaa aa aa ch dfnfjduehsjfkdbkwjf s fhdiwk df fkcv j k…
Moment Of Truth When I was standing here On the edge of a split…
My Seun My seën 'n Wilgerboom by 'n waterstroom Geen bekommernis in droogte …
Net Soos in My Droom Dis elke tree wat jy gee, hoe jy jou hare…
Never Got Over You If I quote you a line from a Miramax movie Would…
Next Stop Happiness Who would believe it? I have lost my way, nothing left…
Once In A Lifetime Oh ya Hey baby I think I wanna give you a…
Only For You I wouldn't hurt this way for anyone else It ain't like…
Our Nation We are done watching our home slip away Corruption and crime…
Sewe Dae en Nagte Sewe dae en nagte lê ek wawyd wakker en ek…
Shut Up & Kiss Me You can talk about it, talk about, do it all…
Solank Jy Langs My Is Onder wyd verspreide takke lê ek op my rug En sien…
Soledad If only you could see the tears in the world…
Someday Someway Well I can't stand to see you sad Well I can…
Spreek Heer Oë so groot, oë so rein, seuntjie klein Ek sien uit…
Stop I dunno what you want from me and I'm too…
Thank You It's all changed around here The bag of colours have all…
The Roar We can feel Your boldness in our veins Adopted as a…
The Way It Is Good times were burning so strong and so bright That other…
This Is Life Stars fell down in a silent street Waking up the neighbors…
Toe Kom Jy Kom ons vat ons tyd Wat anders kan ons doen Wat kan…
Uit Die Oorvloed Van My Hart Jy lief, is net te mooi, te mooi vir woorde…
Undo Undo, undo, the words I said that have left a…
Valskerm Ek val dertig-duisend voete ver Maar ek is nie bang nie Ek…
Vat My Hand Soos ek staan hier in jou oe weet ek jy is…
Waar is die woorde wat ek soek Onvergeetlik, onvermeidelik, asemrowend, bankie spankie jy N…
Wat Jy Nooit Sal Vergeet Nie Somer son begin kwyn, blare's bruiner Jy begrawe elke plan i…
Weight of the World You fall in, fall out, can't let it go You say,…
Who Reigns Who else answers when I pray Who else is with me…
Wrong Heaven knows what was in my head But I guess it…
You And I Can you feel the hunger Can you feel it burning inside Can…
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