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.
Santa Maria Bay
BZN Lyrics
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(J. Veerman/J. Keizer/J. Tuijp)
The sun comes up behind
The Sierra Madre
It shines, it's magic bright
On the morning dew
See the little fishing boats
Dancin' in the sparkling light
With their misty colours,
Such a rich and wondrous sight
Blue waters of Santa Maria bay
Where beauty and silence meet
Blue waters of Santa Maria,
Sanctuary, where the oceans still breed
Then day comes to an end
And twilight's falling
Fishermen are gathering
By the harbour side
Cooling breeze, a starry sky
Now the night is calling
May it last forever,
Such a rich and wondrous sight
Blue waters of Santa Maria bay
Where beauty and silence meet
Blue waters of Santa Maria,
Sanctuary, where the oceans still breed
Blue waters of Santa Maria bay
Where beauty and silence meet
Blue waters of Santa Maria,
Sanctuary, where the oceans still breed Appears on:
Dutch albums
Tequila sunset
Videos
Tequila sunset
De mooiste muziek specials
Compilations
BZN Top 100 (5CD)
The song "Santa Maria Bay" by BZN is a beautiful tribute to the stunning Santa Maria Bay located in Mexico. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the natural beauty of the bay, with the Sierra Madre mountains providing a backdrop to the sparkling blue waters. The morning sun shines down on the tranquil scene, illuminating the fishing boats as they dance in the light. The colors and serenity of the bay are described as wondrous and rich, creating an idyllic image of the peacefulness of nature. The chorus repeats the phrase "blue waters of Santa Maria bay," emphasizing the beauty and stillness of the water, almost as if it were a sanctuary for ocean life.
As the day comes to an end, the fishermen gather by the harbor side, taking respite from the heat and the day's work. The cooling breeze and starry sky create a gentle atmosphere as the night sets in. The lyrics hope that this vision of tranquility and natural splendor can last forever, capturing the sense of awe that one might feel if they were to witness this beautiful place. Overall, the song portrays the Santa Maria Bay as a mystical and tranquil haven that offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun comes up behind
The Sierra Madre
The morning sun appears in the sky right behind the mountain range of Sierra Madre.
It shines, it's magic bright
On the morning dew
The sunlight shines brightly and magically onto the dew on the ground.
See the little fishing boats
Dancin' in the sparkling light
One can see the quaint small fishing boats dancing in the sparkling light.
With their misty colours,
Such a rich and wondrous sight
The boats, with their misty colors, add to the rich and wondrous sight.
Blue waters of Santa Maria bay
Where beauty and silence meet
The blue waters of Santa Maria bay are a place where the meeting of beauty and silence occurs.
Blue waters of Santa Maria,
Sanctuary, where the oceans still breed
The blue waters of Santa Maria provide sanctuary to the oceans where life still breeds.
Then day comes to an end
And twilight's falling
As daytime draws to a close, twilight starts to fall.
Fishermen are gathering
By the harbour side
Fishermen gather by the side of the harbour.
Cooling breeze, a starry sky
Now the night is calling
The cooling breeze and starry sky indicate that the night is calling out.
May it last forever,
Such a rich and wondrous sight
The beauty of the place is so rich and wondrous that one hopes it lasts forever.
Blue waters of Santa Maria bay
Where beauty and silence meet
The blue waters of Santa Maria bay are a place where the meeting of beauty and silence occurs.
Blue waters of Santa Maria,
Sanctuary, where the oceans still breed
The blue waters of Santa Maria provide sanctuary to the oceans where life still breeds.
Contributed by Olivia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.