Luv' Chronicles: March - April 2025
- Ralph Ruiz
- il y a 2 heures
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Luv' on "Het Jaar van..." (March 7th)
The March 7th episode of the SBS6 program "Het Jaar van..." focused on the year 1976. Dutch celebrities shared their memories of this special year, which was marked by music, television, and memorable events.
This year saw the formation of Luv', a popular girl group that would achieve great success two years later. The episode also highlighted other notable moments from 1976, such as the founding of Apple by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, the first broadcast of "Sesamstraat" (the Dutch version of "Sesame Street"), the global success of "Hotel California" by The Eagles, and the popularity of "Mon Amour" by BZN in the Low Countries.
All You Need Is Luv': reissue on CD (March 14th) and vinyl (April 12th), Let’s Go To The Paradise Of Love (Ladies On Mars Extended Remix -March 13th)
"All You Need Is Luv' – Remastered & Expanded Edition", the group's final album, initially released in 1994, was reissued by Hit It! Music (Casper Janssen's label) on a double CD and digital platforms on March 14th. It features the original tracklisting on CD 1 and the Ladies on Mars remixes on CD 2. Click on the following link to order your copy: https://lnk.to/allyouneedisluv.
In anticipation of this long-awaited reissue, six Ladies On Mars remixes were released as digital singles between October 2024 and February 2025, building excitement among fans. As a final preview, a seventh remix — Let’s Go To The Paradise Of Love (Ladies On Mars Extended Remix) — was released digitally on March 13th, just one day before the album’s official release.
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4hZ4LoD
Apple Music: https://bit.ly/4hQqJde
Deezer: https://bit.ly/3FPHNTC
On March 22nd, Hit It! Music posted the official music video for "Let's Go To The Paradise Of Love (Ladies On Mars Remix)" on YouTube, including excerpts from the Veronica TV special "Discover the world with Luv'" in 1993.
Luv' - Let's Go To The Paradise Of Love (Ladies On Mars Remix) (official video)
Moreover, All You Need Is Luv' was also re-released exclusively for Record Store Day 2025 on April 12th as a limited edition release on pink and blue vinyl. Click here for more information.
The double CD reissue was featured in an article on De Sterrenparade's website. Click here to read it.
The re-release on vinyl was mentioned in the January-February-March issue of the digital magazine "Behind the Stars".
New Luv' Dolls
Cw Miniaturen Dolls posted pictures of Luv' dolls wearing their iconic costumes on Facebook.
Luv' Scottish "Trojan Horse" costumes (1978) - Photo posted on March 19th
Luv' Angel costumes in "Top 2000 in concert" (2006) - Photo posted on March 26th
Luv' wearing leather jackets for the "All You Need Is Luv" album cover (1994) - photo posted on April 10th.
Only Luv' – The Matt Pop Remixes (announcements on March 22nd and 29th)
On March 22nd, the website onlyluv.nl was launched, urging the fans to mark May 24th on their agenda.
On March 29th, a new and fantastic project was officially announced on this site and social media.
On May 24th, 2025, Concerto Records will release the remix album "Only Luv' – The Matt Pop Remixes", featuring remixes of Luv's greatest hits by remixer-producer Matt Pop, using original master tapes provided by Hans van Hemert and Universal Music. The album will be available on CD and in a limited-edition double vinyl (pink and blue).
CD Edition: 17 remixes + a bonus extended remix of Tingalingaling, with a 20-page booklet of rare photos.
Vinyl Edition: Exclusive 12 extended remixes with a 4-page insert of unpublished photos.
The album includes contributions from Luv’ members, project initiator Peter Boonstra, and photographers Karel Helmers and Didi Zill.
Ahead of the release, two singles will be available on digital platforms in May 2025.
A release party will be held on May 24th at Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, featuring Luv’s Marga Scheide and José Hoebee, Matt Pop, and Peter Boonstra.
José Hoebee's birthday (March 29th)
On March 29th, José Hoebee celebrated her 71st birthday with fans and friends at the Ambacht café-restaurant in Best, the Netherlands. Among those in attendance were Marga Scheide, Marco Rens, Jos Theuns, Michael Verkooyen, Pierre Brouwers, Jennifer Bostelaar, and Casper Janssen.
Photo credits: Jos Theuns, Marco Rens, Casper Janssen
Casper gave José and Marga the CD and vinyl copies of "All You Need Is Luv".
Maandag Middag Matinee (March 31st and April 14th)
Dutch all-round artist Anton van Stekelenborg-Poirters hosts the weekly radio show "Maandag Middag Matinee" on Dit Is Helmond.
During the broadcast on March 31st, he asked listeners to vote for their favourite José Hoebee song between "Time Goes By" (1984), "Secret Love" (1982), "All Around My Hat" (1986), and "I Will Follow Him" (1982). "I Will Follow Him" received the most votes and won. You can click here to listen to the radio program (Anton announced the results at 24:24).
In the broadcast on April 14th, listeners were given the choice between four Luv' songs performed in Spanish: "Ann-Maria" (1980), "Casanova" (1979), "Eres Mi Mejor Amante" (You're the Greatest Lover, 1979), and "Si, Que Si" (Ooh, Yes I Do - 1980). The Spanish lyrics for these tracks were written by the legendary Spanish singer and record producer Alfredo Garrido, who passed away last September. "Casanova" received the most votes and won. You can click here to listen to the radio show (the results were announced at 29:32).
José Hoebee in Privé: "Because of this hit, I celebrated Christmas with Mies" (April 2nd)
The April 2nd issue of Story magazine featured an article on José Hoebee's reaction to a surprising resurgence of the song "Even aan mijn moeder vragen", which has recently gone viral on TikTok and gained popularity on Spotify. Originally performed by the Dutch band Bloem in 1980, José's late husband, Will Hoebee, produced the track.
“This song is suddenly doing really well on TikTok and Spotify,” José shared. “Its lyrics are timeless, and the melody still holds up. I was at the recording session back then at Wisseloord Studios. We knew it was a catchy song, but no one expected it would make a comeback decades later. It only reached #14 on the Dutch Top 40 then—we had hoped for more.”
The collaboration with Bloem also brought José and Will into contact with the family of the band’s lead singer, Joost Timp. His mother was none other than legendary Dutch TV personality Mies Bouwman. “We even spent Christmas with Joost and his family in 1980. Mies personally cooked Christmas dinner, and her husband, Leen Timp, was a perfect host. It was truly unforgettable,” José recalled. “Thinking back on those moments brings back such beautiful memories. Will would have been so proud to see his old production back in the spotlight.”
In late 1984 and early 1985, Joost Timp continued collaborating with the Hoebees, participating in the TV musical ABBACaDaBra. The production, overseen by Will, featured an All-Star cast including José, Marga Scheide, Ron Brandsteder, Benny Neyman, and Bonnie St. Claire.
José Hoebee in Polderpower (Vrouwen in de Nederpop) (April 8th)
The book titled "Polderpower (Vrouwen in de Nederpop)", written by Tim Treffers, came out on April 8th. Nearly fifty Dutch female singers from over 65 years of Nederpop openly share their stories in this publication about their dreams, being discovered, success, maintaining it, making compromises, surviving in a male-dominated world, and dealing with inappropriate behaviour.
Featuring contributions from, among others, José Hoebee, Imca Marina, Bonnie St. Claire, Lenny Kuhr, Anita Meyer, Angela Groothuizen, Mathilde Santing, Frédérique Spigt, Lois Lane, Anita Doth, Trijntje Oosterhuis, Edsilia Rombley, Ellen ten Damme, Hind, Do, Berget Lewis, Roxeanne Hazes, Numidia El Morabet, and Tabitha.
Click here to buy a copy of the book.
Source: Facebook (Official Luv', José Hoebee Fan Page, Marga Scheide, Hit It! Music, Casper Janssen, CW Miniaturen Dolls...), Rens Jacobus, Matt Pop, Peter Boonstra, Onlyluv.nl, SBS6, Privé...
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