Ben Cramer (born Ben Cramer, 17 February 1947, Amsterdam, The Netherlands) … Read Full Bio ↴Ben Cramer (born Ben Cramer, 17 February 1947, Amsterdam, The Netherlands) is a Dutch singer, known for his participation in the 1973 Eurovision Song Contest.
Cramer made his television debut in 1966 with his backing group the Spaklings, and was spotted by singer Annie de Reuver, who helped him obtain a record deal. In 1967, his first single, "Zai zai zai", became a hit, reaching #7 on the Dutch chart. The follow-up "Dans met mij" also peaked at #7, and he would have a string of successful records in the late 1960s and early 1970s. His most fondly-remembered record is "De Clown" from 1971.
In 1970, Cramer took part in the Dutch Eurovision selection with the song "Julia", which came fourth. He returned in 1973, this time singing all four songs, from which "De oude muzikant" ("The Old Musician") was chosen as the Dutch entry for the 18th Eurovision Song Contest, held on 7 April in Luxembourg City. "De oude muzikant" was seen as a rather old-fashioned song, and finished the evening in 14th place of 17 entries.
Cramer returned to Eurovision in 1981 with two songs, "Marianne" and "Retour", in the Dutch selection, but both finished well down the field.
Cramer continued to enjoy periodic chart success through the 1970s; his last charting single was "Alles is anders" in 1980. The 1980s were relatively quiet , then in 1989 he starred as Juan Perón in the musical Evita, and went on to appear in many stage productions such as Chicago and The Phantom of the Opera. He has since appeared in TV programmes such as the drama series Westenwind and the Dutch Celebrity Big Brother, and continues his stage career.
In 2009, along with a number of other Dutch Eurovision veterans, Cramer was a special guest at that year's televised Eurovision selection.
Cramer made his television debut in 1966 with his backing group the Spaklings, and was spotted by singer Annie de Reuver, who helped him obtain a record deal. In 1967, his first single, "Zai zai zai", became a hit, reaching #7 on the Dutch chart. The follow-up "Dans met mij" also peaked at #7, and he would have a string of successful records in the late 1960s and early 1970s. His most fondly-remembered record is "De Clown" from 1971.
In 1970, Cramer took part in the Dutch Eurovision selection with the song "Julia", which came fourth. He returned in 1973, this time singing all four songs, from which "De oude muzikant" ("The Old Musician") was chosen as the Dutch entry for the 18th Eurovision Song Contest, held on 7 April in Luxembourg City. "De oude muzikant" was seen as a rather old-fashioned song, and finished the evening in 14th place of 17 entries.
Cramer returned to Eurovision in 1981 with two songs, "Marianne" and "Retour", in the Dutch selection, but both finished well down the field.
Cramer continued to enjoy periodic chart success through the 1970s; his last charting single was "Alles is anders" in 1980. The 1980s were relatively quiet , then in 1989 he starred as Juan Perón in the musical Evita, and went on to appear in many stage productions such as Chicago and The Phantom of the Opera. He has since appeared in TV programmes such as the drama series Westenwind and the Dutch Celebrity Big Brother, and continues his stage career.
In 2009, along with a number of other Dutch Eurovision veterans, Cramer was a special guest at that year's televised Eurovision selection.
The Ways of Love
Ben Cramer Lyrics
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The debarge You know you had me With your sensuous charm Yet you looke…
Yorick van Norden Is this the road that I should be walking? Is it…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Ben Cramer:
Agata Ze stond voor me met al haar wilde charme Wat was…
Alles Is Anders Hij is een jongen van 't noorden Een meter tachtig lang…
Barbara "Denk aan de toekomst", dat zegt bijna iedereen 't Is goed…
Carolien De stad lag verlaten als een mistige vlek En ik wist…
Dans met mij De wereld is een carrousel 't Leven vaak alleen een spel E…
De clown Hij was maar een clown, in `t wit en in…
De Oude Muzikant Door de straten van Parijs Klinkt nog steeds dezelfde wijs …
De Slavin Van De Nacht De warme avondzon lag als een goud tapijt over de…
Geen sneeuwvlok 'k Heb geleerd, dat als je poker speelt, je niet…
Gelukkig zijn De wind speelde door je haar, je kijkt me lachend…
Het recht om te leven Elke bloem heeft het recht om te leven Ook al is…
Het wordt nacht signorita Het wordt nacht, signorita, 'k ben zo bang da'k verdwaal Ne…
Hoort mij aan pessimisten Lailailai... Hoort mij aan, pessimisten Ik voorspel u ee…
In de nacht De warme avondzon lag als een goud tapijt over de…
Jij Hield Niet Van Mij Ik wilde haar vragen om samen een leven te bouwen Totdat…
Lady Of The Night The neonlights flash off and on I comb the streets you…
Mona Lisa Mona Lisa Ik zag je glimlach en jij keek mij aan Mona…
Oh Luister Toch Hij praat al dagen niet En je hebt verdriet Jij kijkt mij…
Slavin van de nacht De warme avondzon lag als een goud tapijt over de…
Veronica vrij Dit is Veronica, 't schip dat moet blijven Zet deze zender…
Vrede Ik heb gebeden dat wij eens moeten leren Dat wij de…
Welterusten Sluit maar gauw je oogjes En slaap dan maar zacht Ik zal…
Winter De kou is gekomen (Hai, hai, hai) Kaal worden bomen (Hai,…
Zai zai zai Zai, zai, zai, zai Zai, zai, zai, zai Zai, zai, zai, zai …
Zai, Zai, Zai Zai zai zai zai Zai zai zai zai Zai zai zai zai Zai…
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Arthur Van der Vieren
Megatoppers : Ik schijn de eerste te zijn met een reactie ! Dit is zéér mooi gezongen ! Ik ben een zuiderbuur en heb het net ingezongen ! Ik ben 72 jaar en ja , het staat ook op Youtube gewoon onder mijn naam ! Vriendelijke muzikale groeten , Arthur.
Van harte bedankt om ook eens te gaan luisteren !
Ico Staneke
WoW,,, met een ongelofelijke brok in Mn keel zit ik te luisteren.... wat kan je toch ongelofelijk zingen Ben...
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Geweldig Ben