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.
Oh Me Oh My
BZN Lyrics
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I've been in so many places, much have I seen
All over the mountains, over the seas
I travelled to the islands of Greece
There you hear the music down the bay
Where they all sing along on the words of a song
Melodies of love in every way
Oh, me, oh, my, my heart goes ding, dong, dingering
Athens by night, your lights are glimmering
Oh, me, oh, my, your long, long story
Never, will ever end
Oh, me, oh, my (Oh me), my heart (Oh, my) goes ding, dong, dingering
Athens by night, your lights are glimmering
Oh, me (Oh, me), oh, my (Oh, my), your long long story
Never will ever end
From California, down to Japan
All kind of faces, all kind of men
But when I'm from home, I tell you my dear
Islands of Greece, I wished you were
There you hear the music down the bay
Where they all sing along on the words of a song
Melodies of love in every way
Music is making my day
Oh, me, oh, my, my heart goes ding, dong, dingering
Athens by night, your lights are glimmering
Oh, me, oh, my, your long, long story
Never, will ever end
Oh, me, oh, my (Oh me), my heart (Oh, my) goes ding, dong, dingering
Athens by night, your lights are glimmering
Oh, me (Oh, me), oh, my (Oh, my), your long long story
Never will ever end
Oh, me, oh, my (Oh me), my heart (Oh, my) goes ding, dong, dingering
Athens by night, your lights are glimmering
Oh, me (Oh, me), oh, my (Oh, my), your long long story
Never will ever end
Oh, me, oh, my (Oh me), my heart (Oh, my) goes ding, dong, dingering
Athens by night, your lights are glimmering
Oh, me (Oh, me), oh, my (Oh, my), your long long story
Never will ever end
The song "Oh Me Oh My" by BZN tells the story of a person who has traveled to many places around the world, but nothing compares to the beauty and charm of the islands of Greece. The song is filled with admiration for Greece and its people, and how the music of Greece has made the singer's day. The lyrics also describe the singer's desire to be back in Greece, where they could listen to the music and admire the glimmering lights of Athens by night. The song concludes by repeating the phrase "Oh me, oh my" which highlights the singer's love for Greece and how they are in awe of its beauty.
The song "Oh Me Oh My" by BZN was released in 1981 as part of their album "Desert Moon." The song became a big hit in the Netherlands and Greece, and BZN became the first Dutch band to have a hit in Greece. The lyrics were written by Jan Keizer, the lead singer of BZN, and the music was composed by Dick Plat, a member of the band. The song has a catchy melody that is easy to sing along to, making it a popular tune for events and gatherings.
Line by Line Meaning
I've travelled around the world
I have journeyed to various places across the globe.
I've been in so many places, much have I seen
During my travels, I have witnessed a lot of things across different lands.
All over the mountains, over the seas
I have explored diverse terrains across the mountains and seas.
I travelled to the islands of Greece
I have visited the beautiful Greek islands while on my travels.
There you hear the music down the bay
One can hear the rhythmic beats of music resonating throughout the bay.
Where they all sing along on the words of a song
People unite in chorus singing to the tunes of a song.
Melodies of love in every way
The tunes of music are laden with passionate feelings of love.
Music is making my day
The power of music uplifts and brightens up my day.
Oh, me, oh, my, my heart goes ding, dong, dingering
My heart is filled with joy and exuberance, and it beats frantically.
Athens by night, your lights are glimmering
The city of Athens radiates vibrant lights during the night.
Oh, me, oh, my, your long, long story
Athens has a rich history that spans over a considerable period.
Never, will ever end
The story of Athens is timeless and will continue to exist forever.
From California, down to Japan
I have travelled and witnessed the cultures of places ranging from California to Japan.
All kind of faces, all kind of men
I have encountered many individuals with diverse backgrounds and personalities.
But when I'm from home, I tell you my dear
Despite my travels, I always cherish my home and its memories.
Islands of Greece, I wished you were
I yearn to revisit the captivating Greek Islands once again.
Never, will ever end
The memories of visiting the Greek Islands will always remain treasured.
Contributed by Alexis P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eric196910
Wat een schitterend nummer is dit toch. Lijkt zo simpel in elkaar te zitten, maar verzin het maar eens. Dit nummer kan mij echt blij maken. En doet mij met weemoed terugdenken aan de schitterende tijd waarin dit nummer een hit was.
puerto
wow ich liebe diese Songs, 1980 war ich gerade mal 14 Jahre alt. Was für ein toller Song und der bleibt mir immer im Gedächtnis
Jurkoning Koning
Eindelijk❤❤❤❤🙏
Guido Verheyden
kon je de tijd maar weer draaien ik zou het zo doen alleen al om BZN weer te zien super sterren zijn dat
Михаил Вайсс
❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Nina Callewaert
Super nummer .
Maicom Stan
oh me oh my favourite!
Barbara Ampting
Ik vraag mij nu af wat Jan Keizer altijd rookte in die tijd... Altijd te blij 😂😂😂
Wilco
Gerookte paling, haha
MvE
Dat was gewoon het oude normaal :)