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.
Sevilla
BZN Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I've seen you many times before
I won't forget those sunny days
Those summernights I've spent with you
Made me believe you loved me too
I saw the lovelight in your eyes
Love, sweet love melodies
Songs, songs, songs of Sevilla
You may bring a sunny day
Moonlight warms the Sevillian night
Where we made love together
Moonlight shines on lovers so bright
A warm Sevillian night
I still remember we went down
The dusty roads in that old town
For you and me a loving place
The words you whispered in my ear
Sound like a symphony, my dear
A little love song to my heart
Songs, songs, songs of Sevilla I sang to you
Love, sweet love melodies
Songs, songs, songs of Sevilla
You may bring a sunny day
Moonlight warms the Sevillian night
Where we made love together
Moonlight shines on lovers so bright
A warm Sevillian night
Moonlight warms the Sevillian night
Where we made love together
Moonlight shines on lovers so bright
A warm Sevillian night
The song "Sevilla" by BZN is a romantic ballad that talks about the memories of the singer, who has spent summernights with his lover in Sevilla. The lyrics convey a strong sense of yearning and nostalgia for the happy times they had shared. The singer believes that he has seen his lover many times before, and the sunny days they spent together had made him believe that she loved him too. He saw the lovelight in her eyes, which made him feel special and loved.
The song also talks about the moonlit Sevillian night where they made love together. The singer remembers walking down the dusty roads of the old town and finding a loving place for them. The words his lover whispered in his ear sounded like a symphony, and it was like a little love song to his heart. He sings songs of love and Sevilla to her, hoping that it will bring a sunny day. The song conveys a strong sense of longing for the past and the memories that keep the lovers connected even after they have parted ways.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a feeling and I'm sure
I have a strong sense of familiarity and assurance
I've seen you many times before
I have encountered you on several occasions
I won't forget those sunny days
Those delightful moments will remain in my memory
Those summernights I've spent with you
I have enjoyed warm nights with you
Made me believe you loved me too
It gave me the impression that you reciprocated my feelings
I saw the lovelight in your eyes
I noticed a glimmer of affection in your gaze
Songs, songs, songs of Sevilla I sang to you
I serenaded you with melodies from the city of Sevilla
Love, sweet love melodies
Melodies that express tender affection
You may bring a sunny day
Those songs might brighten up your day
Moonlight warms the Sevillian night
The nocturnal illumination creates a cozy ambience
Where we made love together
Where we expressed our intimate affection
Moonlight shines on lovers so bright
The moonlight illuminates the passion between lovers
A warm Sevillian night
A pleasant and romantic atmosphere
I still remember we went down
I vividly recall that we traveled
The dusty roads in that old town
The unpaved streets of the historical city
For you and me a loving place
A charming spot for us to spend time together
The words you whispered in my ear
The sweet nothings you quietly said to me
Sound like a symphony, my dear
They resonated with me like beautiful music
A little love song to my heart
A heartfelt expression of tenderness
Contributed by Harper P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rvdbrugg
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)
@petermeinhardt376
Total schöner Song, habe ich sehr lange gesucht - endlich gefunden.
Habe diesen sehr oft angehört. Erinnert mich an meine JUGEND:
Ein unvergesslicher Song. Einfach beste Musik. Mein Wunsch wäre eine
Begegnung mit einem Bandmitglied.
@etienneclauwaert8895
Krijg er nooit genoeg van, die heerlijke stem van anny.
Grandioos !!!
I love it.
@chris9380
A beautiful song!!! A wonderful duo!!! And great sounds and music!!! Golden productions from the 70's!!! 11/10
@gelutuduce6310
Asta da muzică în formație. Minunată melodie pentru a ne aduce aminte de copilărie și formații excepționale.
@raineraltendorf7331
Wunderbare Popgruppe aus Holland einfach voll schön:-)
@lovepower1349
Komt nooit meer terug. Zo mooi
@louwelouwes2431
Ook een wonder schone hit van de beste band van het land ooit .
@michaelkrumm427
Meine Lieblingsband in den 70gern... Das waren noch Zeiten Ferry Maat etc...
@Michel777
That accordeon dude is amazing :)
@Michel777
I mean, actually, all of them are amazing :)