Benny began his singing career at the end of World War II when he started performing regularly at a café in Sint-Niklaas. By the early 1950s, he had regular spots on radio, and released his first album, Mijn haart spreekt tot u (My Heart Speaks to You). In 1957, he had his first hit single with "Cindy, Oh Cindy", which reached #2 on the Belgian chart.
In 1959, Benny was chosen, with the song "Hou toch van mij" ("Do Love Me"), as the Belgian representative in the fourth Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 11 March in Cannes, France. "Hou toch van mij" received votes from five of the other 10 participating countries and finished in sixth place.
In 1961, Benny was again selected to represent Belgium, with the song "September, gouden roos" ("September, Golden Rose"), in the sixth Eurovision, which again was held in Cannes, on 18 March. Although the contest had now expanded to 16 participants, "September, gouden roos" only managed to pick up one point from Luxembourg, consigning Benny to a joint last-place finish with Austria's Jimmy Makulis.
Benny had two further hit singles in 1963, "Waar en wanneer" (#3) and "Alleen door jou" (#5). He became a musical theatre performer and played in many long-running shows in Belgium and Germany.
In 2001, Benny suffered a stroke and fell into financial difficulties. A benefit concert on his behalf took place in Antwerp in April 2003, featuring the music of Richard Rodgers performed by well-known Flemish artists. In 2006, Benny celebrated his 80th birthday and claimed he was back to full health.
Geef Aan Je Vrouwtje
Bob Benny Lyrics
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af en toe wat rode rozen,
ook al is 't boeketje nog zo klein.
Geen woorden zeggen haar
zoveel als rode rozen,
en ze zal zo innig dankbaar daarvoor zijn.
Want iedere vrouw
begrijpt zo gauw,
"Ik hou van jou"
Dus breng voor je vrouwtje
af en toe wat rozen thuis.
Met dat boeketje breng je zonneschijn in huis.
Ze zeggen allemaal :
"een vrouw is een probleem"
maar denk toch eens na,
het is er werk'lijk geen.
't Is niet voldoende lief te groeten met een zoen,
er is iets anders
dat je af en toe moet doen.
Geef aan je vrouwtje
af en toe wat rode rozen,
ook al is 't boeketje nog zo klein.
Geen woorden zeggen haar
zoveel als rode rozen,
en ze zal zo innig dankbaar daarvoor zijn.
Want iedere vrouw
begrijpt zo gauw,
dat je met bloemen zeggen wilt :
"Ik hou van jou"
Dus breng voor je vrouwtje
af en toe wat rozen thuis.
Met dat boeketje breng je zonneschijn in huis.
The song "Geef Aan Je Vrouwtje" by Bob Benny is a romantic ballad that emphasizes the importance of small gestures of love and appreciation in a relationship. The lyrics express the idea that giving a woman red roses from time to time can speak volumes to her. The symbolism behind the red rose is universal and timeless, representing love and passion. Even a small bouquet can brighten up a home and serve as a reminder of the love shared between two people.
The song also touches upon the idea that women are often perceived as difficult to understand or please, but in reality, they just require small acts of love and appreciation. The lyrics urge the listener to think beyond just giving a simple greeting or kiss and to consider the impact of small gestures, like giving a bouquet of roses, on their partner.
Overall, "Geef Aan Je Vrouwtje" conveys a message of love, appreciation, and the importance of small acts of kindness in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Geef aan je vrouwtje af en toe wat rode rozen, ook al is 't boeketje nog zo klein.
Give your wife red roses occasionally, even if the bouquet is small.
Geen woorden zeggen haar zoveel als rode rozen, en ze zal zo innig dankbaar daarvoor zijn.
No words say as much to her as red roses, and she will be so grateful for them.
Want iedere vrouw begrijpt zo gauw, dat je met bloemen zeggen wilt : "Ik hou van jou"
Because every woman quickly understands that you want to say "I love you" with flowers.
Dus breng voor je vrouwtje af en toe wat rozen thuis. Met dat boeketje breng je zonneschijn in huis.
So bring home some roses for your wife occasionally. That bouquet will bring sunshine into your home.
Ze zeggen allemaal : "een vrouw is een probleem" maar denk toch eens na, het is er werk'lijk geen.
They all say "a woman is a problem," but think about it, it really isn't.
't Is niet voldoende lief te groeten met een zoen, er is iets anders dat je af en toe moet doen.
It's not enough to greet her lovingly with a kiss, there is something else you must do occasionally.
Contributed by Samantha J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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