Maarten Van Roozendaal

Maarten Van Roozendaal was a Dutch singer-songwriter from Utrecht. His song 'Doden Met Verlof' became well-known in the Netherlands, a ballad about a soldier returning from war that connected with listeners. He recorded several albums in the late 1970s and 1980s, including his self-titled debut in 1979 and 'Het Land Van Maas En Waal' in 1981.

His music often dealt with heavy themes, and songs like 'Moe' and 'Red Mij Niet' continued in that vein. He had a straightforward, sometimes weary vocal delivery that suited the material. The existing catalog suggests he worked in folk and rock styles, though the details are sparse.

Beyond 'Doden Met Verlof', tracks like 'Jij blijft bij mij' and 'Teddybeer' appear in his most remembered songs. There's not much reliable information about his later career or personal life in the available materials. What remains are these recordings from a particular period in Dutch music.