In the early Seventies, the band switched to hard rock and had its first successes, including a brace of Top 40 hits. After original singer Veerman left and drummer Keizer took his place behind the microphone, the band made a musical U-turn and opted for commercial radio pop, adding female co-vocalist Annie Schilder and laying the foundation for their status as the most popular Dutch band ever (in terms of hit singles and albums). BZN has had over 50 hits in the Dutch hit parade to date.
BZN's claim to fame started with the song "Mon Amour" (1976), which held the #1 hit parade ranking for over 5 weeks. Outside of the Netherlands the band has had some success as well, amongst which several hits in South Africa (such as "Yeppa" in 1990) and minor successes with their French-language songs in Canada.
Through the years there have been many lineup changes, the most important of which have been the departure of Schilder in 1984 (replaced by Carola Smit) and in 1988 of the brothers Cees and Thomas Tol (keyboards), who until then had been responsible for most of the music and lyrics. The band remained nevertheless successful, making their last major change in strategy when they decided to write in Dutch instead of English as of 2003.
BZN are also responsible for the initial success of singer Jan Smit (singer), who was discovered by BZN at the age of 10 and went on to have pop and schlager successes in The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.
On February 15 2006, BZN announced they would do one final tour and then call it quits. This goodbye tour is scheduled to last until June 2007.
Lady McCorey
BZN Lyrics
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'Bout that little old Lady McCorey
She was living alone
In a house made of stone
A living without fame and glory
A heaven on earth for them only
With a wave of her hand
A lady, a friend
Inviting you in Mr. Lonely
She was like a fairy out of heaven
Lady McCorey
You'd earn a living full of glory
We won't forget what you have done
Those were the days of Joan McCorey
A guardian angel just for the poor
Only in heaven fame and glory
Now they call her Madame l'Amour
Those were the days of Joan McCorey
A guardian angel just for the poor
Only in heaven fame and glory
Now they call her Madame l'Amour
She cared for the lost and the lonely
A heaven on earth for them only
With a wave of her hand
A lady, a friend
Inviting you in Mr. Lonely
She was like a fairy out of heaven
Lady McCorey
You'd earn a living full of glory
We won't forget what you have done
Those were the days of Joan McCorey
A guardian angel just for the poor
Only in heaven fame and glory
Now they call her Madame l'Amour
Those were the days of Joan McCorey
A guardian angel just for the poor
Only in heaven fame and glory
Now they call her Madame l'Amour
The song "Lady McCorey" by BZN tells the story of a legendary woman named Joan McCorey who lived in a house made of stone and dedicated her life to caring for the lost and lonely. She was known for her kindness, always inviting and welcoming those who felt alone. She was seen as a guardian angel to the poor and was revered in her community for her selflessness and generosity.
The lyrics paint a picture of Lady McCorey as a fairy out of heaven, someone who brought hope and joy to those who met her. She was a friend to Mr. Lonely, always ready to offer a helping hand and a warm embrace. Her legacy lived on even after her passing, as she was remembered fondly by those whose lives she touched.
The song serves as a tribute to Lady McCorey's life and work, reminding listeners of the power of kindness and the impact that one person can have on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a legend that tells you a story
The song is about a legend that recounts a story
'Bout that little old Lady McCorey
The legend is about a lady named McCorey
She was living alone
McCorey lived alone
In a house made of stone
The house McCorey lived in was made of stone
A living without fame and glory
McCorey lived a simple life without fame and fortune
She cared for the lost and the lonely
McCorey helped those who were lost and lonely
A heaven on earth for them only
McCorey's presence on earth was like heaven to those she helped
With a wave of her hand
McCorey was known for her welcoming gestures
A lady, a friend
McCorey was admired by those who knew her and considered a friend
Inviting you in Mr. Lonely
McCorey welcomed those who were lonely
She was like a fairy out of heaven
McCorey was like an otherworldly being who brought joy and comfort
Lady McCorey
A reference to the central figure of the legend
You'd earn a living full of glory
Those who received help from McCorey felt blessed and grateful
We won't forget what you have done
The legacy of McCorey's kindness will be remembered
Those were the days of Joan McCorey
A reference to the time period in which McCorey lived
A guardian angel just for the poor
McCorey was like a guardian angel for those in need
Only in heaven fame and glory
McCorey achieved fame and glory in the afterlife
Now they call her Madame l'Amour
McCorey is now known as Madame l'Amour in the legend
Contributed by Allison M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Robert van der Bruggen
Al jaren op zoek naar een aantal BZN optredens bij Toppop
18-10-1971 = Bad Bad Woman
17-04-1972 = I Can't See
29-10-1973 = Sweet Silver Anny
05-11-1973 = Sweet Silver Anny
12-08-1974 = Love Me Like A Lion
27-02-1976 = Djadja (met Maribelle)
12-10-1976 = Mon Amour (2e keer)
15-02-1977 = Don't Say Goodbye (2e keer)
Jan Jonker
Simply one word : TIMELESS
BZN will be forever in my life!
Shishir Raut
This song never gets old.
Alirio Ruediger
Linda música, ela vai para dentro de nosso coração e traz grande paz. Abraços do Brasil.
José Raúl Fernández Olmedo
Que hermosa canción
Tingom Lungnyei
Wow the voice 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Etienne Clauwaert
Ik hou van anny, haar stem, haar uitstraling en haar hele oeuvre.
Friendly Ghost
Funny how stuff that seemed insufferably cheesy at the time actually retains the most memories. And the supposed cheesy-ness hid some of the most beautiful music.
austrorus
thanks to youtube their music will be with us forever.
Asen Ganchev
Great song!
Frühdemenz Demenz
A nice slow Walze to dance, a Ohrwurm -)