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.
White Christmas
BZN Lyrics
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Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree-tops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleighbells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas-card I write
And may all your Christmasses be white
Where the tree-tops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleighbells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas-card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmasses be white Verschenen op:
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White Christmas
BZN’s “White Christmas” is a heartwarming Christmas classic. The song echoes the nostalgia of someone who is reminiscent of the good old days of Christmas when everything was perfect, including the snow. The opening line “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas” creates the mood of the song – it’s a dream, a perfect vision of what the singer wants for Christmas. The memories the singer talks about are of the past, everything was perfect back then, and he wishes to relive those moments again.
The lyrics describe a perfect Christmas setting where everything is covered in white snow, and the treetops glisten in the winter sun. It’s the perfect serene setting that is made even better when children listen out for sleigh bells in the snow. The image of children waiting in anticipation for Santa Claus adds another layer of innocence and nostalgia to the song.
Overall, the song evokes emotions of warmth and nostalgia associated with Christmas, and the message of Christmas cheer and goodwill is beautifully conveyed through the lyrics. The song is a timeless classic that continues to bring joy to people during the festive season.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I hope for a Christmas where the snow is white and the world is peaceful.
Just like the ones I used to know
I remember the Christmases from my past, where everything seemed simpler and happier.
Where the tree-tops glisten
I imagine a world where the snow covers the trees, sparkling in the sunlight.
And children listen
The sounds of Christmas, like sleighbells in the snow, captivate the attention of children.
To hear sleighbells in the snow
The sounds of sleighbells ringing in the snow is a symbol of the holiday season.
With every Christmas-card I write
As I send out Christmas cards, I hope that my friends and family have a happy and memorable holiday.
May your days be merry and bright
I wish for joy and happiness for those I care about during the holiday season.
And may all your Christmasses be white
I hope that every Christmas for my loved ones are filled with the beauty and magic of a white Christmas.
Contributed by Evan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.