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.
Sweet Silver Annie
BZN Lyrics
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Toodele, doodoo
Toodele, doodoo
Toodele, doo
When you're feeling lonely
Know you're not the only
So I know a place to go
If you're feeling hazy
Work is make you crazy
Let's go to the late night show
There's a pretty dancer, she's really out of sight
Dancing in the light, she's really gonna catch your eye
Sweet silver Anny
Sweet silver Anny
Sweet silver Anny
You know I never saw a girl like you
Toodele, doodoo
Toodele, doodoo
Toodele, doodoo
Toodele, doo
Toodele, doodoo
Toodele, doodoo
Toodele, doodoo
Toodele, doo
Riding through the city
Gonna make you dizzy
Sick and tired of traffic lights
And you're coming home
Find everybody gone
You're ready for the lonesome night
Don't be down, you know what you have to do
Let's go to the city, let's go to the late night show
Sweet silver Anny
Sweet silver Anny
Sweet silver Anny
You know I never saw a girl like you
Sweet silver Anny
Sweet silver Anny
Sweet silver Anny
You know I never saw a girl like you
And in the night time when you come home late
You dream of Anny with her silver face
Silver face
Silver face
Sweet silver Anny
Sweet silver Anny
Sweet silver Anny
You know I never saw a girl like you
Sweet silver Anny (Toodele, doodoo)
Sweet silver Anny (Toodele, doodoo)
Sweet silver Anny
You know I never saw a girl like you
Sweet silver Anny (Toodele, doodoo)
Sweet silver Anny (Toodele, doodoo)
Sweet silver Anny
You know I never...
The BZN song Sweet Silver Annie is a tribute to the character of Annie, who is described as a pretty and talented dancer who catches the eye of the singer and his friends. The lyrics encourage listeners to join them at the late-night show where Annie performs in order to escape feelings of loneliness and boredom. The repeated verse, "Sweet silver Anny, You know I never saw a girl like you," suggests that Annie is a unique and unforgettable figure.
The lyrics suggest that the city and the late-night show are places where people can escape and find a sense of community, whether they are feeling lonely or stressed out from work. The repeated refrain of "Toodele, doodoo" suggests a playful and carefree attitude that further underscores the song's message to relax and enjoy life. Annie herself is depicted as a kind of fantasy figure, with a "silver face" that suggests she is otherworldly and mysterious.
Overall, the song Sweet Silver Annie is a celebration of youthful energy, camaraderie, and the power of music and dance to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're feeling lonely
When you feel isolated
Know you're not the only
Understand that others feel this way too
So I know a place to go
I can suggest somewhere to find comfort
If you're feeling hazy
If you're losing focus
Work is make you crazy
Your job is causing stress and driving you to the edge
Let's go to the late night show
We can relax by attending a performance
There's a pretty dancer, she's really out of sight
A stunning performer is present, she's captivating
Dancing in the light, she's really gonna catch your eye
Her movements are enchanting and will attract your attention
You know I never saw a girl like you
I have never seen anyone like you before
Riding through the city
Traveling through the urban area
Gonna make you dizzy
It's going to be disorienting
Sick and tired of traffic lights
Bored with waiting at stoplights
And you're coming home
You are returning to your place of residence
Find everybody gone
Everyone is absent
You're ready for the lonesome night
You prepare for a night of solitude
Don't be down, you know what you have to do
Don't feel sad, you know what you need to do
And in the night time when you come home late
When you arrive back home late at night
You dream of Anny with her silver face
You imagine Anny and her striking visage
You know I never...
I have never come across someone like you before
Contributed by Evan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TamasSzabo-ql6wf
Ezeket sosem hallottam. Itt a YouTube-on ismertem meg őket 1 hónappal ezelőtt. Nem rossz. Megfogom hallgatni a lemezeket.
@soedijemputriayu4065
Beter dan het latere werk van ze !!! Misschien een voorbode vd komst van Annie Schilder !!!
@bertmaanders6679
Dutch Glam 1973....still got the single.....
@rondol3869
Me too.
@thewhitewitch7691
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@dreammix9430
YES!!!!
@louishubbard8036
rocking, baby
@peterlejewaan9189
mooie ode aan Anny
@jackbeam56
Ik heb niet het idee dat dit over Anny Schilder gaat :-))
@Carnage20rv
@Jos Zomer 'Sweet Silver Anny' is Anny Schilder, die later lid zou worden van de groep. Het nummer wordt geschreven door "Ricardo": een pseudoniem van George