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Youp Van 't Hek
Youp van 't Hek started as a street performer in Amsterdam before releasing his self-titled debut album in 1986. His 1991 album 'Afgelopen' gave him his...
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Het plafond is zwak
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Pijn Suzanne
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Afgelopen
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Alles of nooit
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Chiquita
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Dansen
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De buurt
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De crisis
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De klok
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De liefde
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De oude schuit
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De wereld draait door
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Dichterbij
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Dronken door de stad
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Droomschuim
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Druk, druk, druk
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Youp van 't Hek started as a street performer in Amsterdam before releasing his self-titled debut album in 1986. His 1991 album 'Afgelopen' gave him his breakthrough with the title track becoming a hit, its lyrics about lost love connecting with listeners across the Netherlands.
His songs like 'De crisis' and 'De buurt' often mix humor with social commentary, addressing topics from immigration to the environment.
He's worked with musicians including guitarist Peter van der Zwaag and drummer Bas de Wit across more than twenty albums. Songs such as 'Chiquita' and 'Dansen' show his range from personal ballads to more energetic material, all built around straightforward melodies and direct lyrics.
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