He recorded his debut album, Vreemde Stad in Stellenbosch and it was first released at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees in 2000, and later on by EMI. 'Vreemde Stad' has sold in excess of 150,000 copies to date. Subsequent releases 'Tjailatyd' and 'Seisoen', proved equally popular and established him as a star in Afrikaans music. The South African guitar player, Anton L'Amour, performed with Theuns and was responsible for all the guitar tracks in Vreemde Stad and Tjailatyd.
Theuns Jordaan's singing is characterized by his deeply emotive bass voice. His music has been said to be "faintly bluesly, radio-friendly", with his lyrics "infused with a mournful love of South Africa." His true interpretation of old Afrikaans songs and some of his original tracks, has made him a big hit with fans.
Jordaan died on 17 November 2021, after being diagnosed with leukemia in September 2020.
Discography
Vreemde stad (1999)
Tjailatyd (2002)
Seisoen (2005)
Kouevuur: Die musiek van Koos du Plessis (2009)
Roeper (2012)
Tribute to the poets (2014)
Agter Slot & Grendel (2020)
Sweet Caroline
Theuns Jordaan Lyrics
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But then I know it's growing strong
Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along
Hands, touching hands
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
Sweet Caroline
I'd be inclined
To believe they never would
But now I
understand
The meaning behind these words
And it's giving me the feeling
That we'll all be okay, no matter what occurs
The lyrics to Theuns Jordaan's song Sweet Caroline are reflective of the unpredictability of life and the unexpected moments that can bring people together. The song begins with the statement, "Where it began, I can't begin to knowing," which suggests that the singer is unsure of how a certain situation or relationship came to be. However, despite this uncertainty, he knows that whatever it is, it is "growing strong." The lyrics then describe the changing of seasons from spring to summer, and how this unexpected turn of events led to someone he never thought he'd meet.
The chorus of the song then describes the joy that he's experiencing by being with this person, singing "Hands, touching hands, reaching out, touching me, touching you. Sweet Caroline, good times never seemed so good. I'd be inclined to believe they never would." The lyrics suggest that this new relationship has brought him an immense amount of happiness and that he feels lucky to have met this person. The last few lines of the song show that he now understands the meaning behind the uncertainty, and that despite not knowing what the future holds, he's excited to face it with this person by his side.
Line by Line Meaning
Where it began, I can't begin to knowing
I have no idea where it started
But then I know it's growing strong
But I do know it's getting stronger
Was in the spring
It started in spring
And spring became the summer
And it continued into summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along
No one thought you would show up
Hands, touching hands
Our hands were touching
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
We were reaching out to each other and touching
Sweet Caroline
My sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
The good times never felt this good
I'd be inclined
I would be likely
To believe they never would
To believe the good times would never feel this good
But now I
But now
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Neil Diamond
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Rebecca Birbal
on By Jou
I am from a little island in the West Indies call Trinidad. I first heard Theun sing By jóu this year 2024 and I love it.I decided to do some research ny to find out that he has passed we have lost a great soul. May he rest in peace. My condolence to his love ones.
Christine Sanderson
on Hillbrow
Beautiful hearfelt song. I just saw on the internet that theuns father died and also his childhood home burnt down. I am deeply saddened. Can i have more recent news please and is theuns sister linda around now. I shall like to contribute towards a fund if theuns home is going to be rebuilt in his memory for all the joy this good mans singing gave us and which i still enjoy. I am in canada. See my facebook
jaco
on Beautiful In Beaufort Wes
The lyrics tell a story of a past love in Beaufort-Wes. The singer reminisces on the times they spent together, kissing in graveyards, on trains and on the backseat of a Ford Fairlane. The singer's former lover is now married and works as a computer analyst. She wrote to him recently about how unhappy she is, how she can't sleep nor smile anymore. She is struggling with her mental health, having attempted suicide the previous winter.
The lyrics capture a sense of nostalgia, regret and loss. The singer recalls his lover's beauty and the intimacy they shared, but he also recognizes the pain and heartache that came with their relationship. He remembers the sleepless nights and the longing for a love that is gone forever.
The song is a lament for a past love that can never be recovered. It speaks to the powerful emotions that arise from a relationship that has ended, and the pain of finding oneself alone.
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Lekwe Leshaba
on Roeper Van My Hart
gunsteling
Reneé
on By Jou
Was by Emperors Saterdag middag, was awesome soos altyd.
Reneé
on Ek Wil Weet
Eks sal altyd mal wees oor jou. Mal oor jou shows en stem.
Leon Fourie
on Straattroebadoere
teuns jy bly maar die koning van diep hartgevoelde afrikaans