He scored his first hit in 1963 with "Eenzaam zonder jou". Many others followed, going from easy listening over chansons to Dutch pop music, gospel, rock 'n roll, country, and even a bit of rap music.
In 1984 he made a tribute album to Elvis Presley and in 1992 he surprised with his West-Flemish rap song "Moa Ven Toh". In the same year he presented his first "Tura In Symphony" where he sings with a symphonic orchestra behind him.
In 1990 several flemish rock artists released the album Turalura, filled with covers of his greatest hits, in 1993 he sang the song "Hoop doet leven" at the funeral of King Boudewijn I, and in 2001 he was raised to the nobility by King Albert II, he's a knight now.
Will Tura keeps composing and releasing albums, and his concerts still ar very popular. In 2002 he fulfilled his dream: he recorded an album in London with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, filled with songs he composed himself. And in 2005 the album Viva Tura was released, in honor of his 65th birthday.
Helena
Will Tura Lyrics
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Ging ik op zoek naar 't meisje van m'n leven
De zeewind zo langs de kusten
Ga weg van hier laat het verleden rusten
Al m'n herinneringen kwamen tot leven
Om haar terug te zien wou ik alles geven
Ik zag je graag Helena
Van Kreta naar Athene
Riep ik de naam van 't meisje van mijn leven
Ze kon mij niet meer horen
Ik was haar spoor al veel te lang verloren
In elke havenstad in elke taverne
Vroeg ik of iemand mijn Helena soms kende
Maar niemand scheen te weten
Helena waar je was gebleven
Van Kreta naar Athene
Ging ik op zoek naar 't meisje van m'n leven
Ik liep langs alle wegen
Maar helaas ik kwam haar nooit meer tegen
Ten einde raad heb ik de hoop opgeven
Om onze liefdesdroom nog eens te beleven
Ik kan je niet vergeten
Helena waar ben je toch gebleven
Al m'n herinneringen kwamen tot leven
Om haar terug te zien wou ik alles geven
Ik zag je graag Helena
Helena waar ben je toch gebleven
Al laat je niets meer van je weten Helena
Toch zal ik je niet meer vergeten Helena
The lyrics of Will Tura's song "Helena" convey a poignant journey of searching for lost love. The singer embarks on a quest from Crete to Athens in search of the girl of his dreams, the elusive Helena. The mention of the sea breeze along the coast symbolizes a fresh start and a desire to leave the past behind. Despite the distance and time that has passed, the memories of Helena continue to haunt the singer, compelling him to seek her out at any cost.
As the singer travels from Crete to Athens, he repeatedly calls out Helena's name, hoping for a sign that she may still be out there somewhere. The sense of longing and desperation is palpable as he realizes how far he has strayed from her path. The search for Helena becomes a symbol of lost opportunities and a yearning for a love that once seemed within reach but now feels distant and unattainable.
The singer's journey takes him through various ports and taverns, where he tirelessly inquires about Helena, only to be met with blank stares and ignorance. The frustration of not knowing Helena's whereabouts is heightened by the realization that she may have vanished without a trace. The repeated question of "Helena, where are you?" echoes the singer's feelings of confusion and despair as he grapples with the uncertainty of her disappearance.
Ultimately, the singer's quest for Helena leads to a bittersweet realization that he may never find her again. Despite his best efforts and unwavering love, Helena remains a ghost of his past, a memory that continues to linger in his heart. The closing lines of the song reflect a sense of resignation and acceptance, acknowledging that even if Helena never reaches out again, her presence will always be etched in his soul. The lyrics of "Helena" capture the universal experience of lost love, of searching for someone who may have slipped away, and the enduring echo of their absence in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Van Kreta naar Athene
Journeying from Crete to Athens
Ging ik op zoek naar 't meisje van m'n leven
I went in search of the girl of my life
De zeewind zo langs de kusten
The sea breeze along the coasts
Ga weg van hier laat het verleden rusten
Go away from here, let the past rest
Al m'n herinneringen kwamen tot leven
All my memories came to life
Om haar terug te zien wou ik alles geven
To see her again, I wanted to give everything
Ik zag je graag Helena
I loved you, Helena
Helena waar ben je toch gebleven
Helena, where have you gone
Riep ik de naam van 't meisje van mijn leven
I called out the name of the girl of my life
Ze kon mij niet meer horen
She could no longer hear me
Ik was haar spoor al veel te lang verloren
I had lost her trail for far too long
In elke havenstad in elke taverne
In every port city, in every tavern
Vroeg ik of iemand mijn Helena soms kende
I asked if anyone knew my Helena
Maar niemand scheen te weten
But no one seemed to know
Helena waar je was gebleven
Helena, where you had gone
Ik liep langs alle wegen
I walked along all roads
Maar helaas ik kwam haar nooit meer tegen
But sadly, I never met her again
Ten einde raad heb ik de hoop opgeven
At my wits' end, I gave up hope
Om onze liefdesdroom nog eens te beleven
To relive our love dream once more
Ik kan je niet vergeten
I cannot forget you
Al laat je niets meer van je weten Helena
Even if you no longer communicate, Helena
Toch zal ik je niet meer vergeten Helena
Still, I will never forget you, Helena
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Gianni van nieuwenhove
super goed nummer 👌🏼🤗
greta casier
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Carlos Willems
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Christiana Peeters
Tof liedje ....Will op best
Xena Deganseman
Een leuk liedje
Linda Helena DS
Hier ben ik Will... :-)
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Thijs Desmet
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