VA - Beatmeisjes: Dutch Beat Girls (2002) @ 192

"Between May 2000 and November 2002, Frank van Dam profiled 35 'beat girls' on the back page of NRC Handelsblad—well-known and unknown Dutch female singers from the period 1963–1969. In concise interviews, they speak candidly about their often turbulent lives, successes, and downfall. The collection 'Beatmeisjes' (in which all these conversations are gathered) is fascinating reading material. The most famous names featured are those of Jerney Kaagman, Patricia Paay, Margriet Eshuijs, Bonnie St. Claire, and Mariska Veres, but Van Dam also tracked down forgotten singers such as Annet Hesterman, Shirley Zwerus, Trea van der Schoot (aka Trea Dobbs), Leontien Snel, Paulien Kouwenhoven, Duifje Gout, and Janneke Peper." ~ Frank Dam, Beatmeisjes, 1963-1969. Amsterdam: Uitgeverij L.J. Veen, 2002 (224 pages; ISBN 90 204 0563 2). 

1. Bojoura - It's everybody's day (Polydor S 1232; 1967)

2. Karin Kent - Loop nou niet weg (Do you really love me too) (Fool's errand) : B-side of Als ik een jongen was (Fontana YF 278 040; 1964)

3. Pauline - That's how I like life (1967)

4. Bonny St. Clair - Tame me, tiger (Omega 35.823; 1967)

5. Janneke Peper - Over en over (Over and over) (Decca AT 10 205; 1966)

6. Mariska Veres - Is het waar: B-side of Topkapi (Imperial IH 639; 1965)

7. Anet Hesterman - Draag schoenen om te lopen (These boots are made for walking) (Philips JF) 327989; 1966)

8. José - Als je alle kranten leest (Barclay BLY 60821; 1966)

with Orkest Full House: Sjoerd van der Duim, vocals; Herman Meyer, guitar; Gijs Hendriks, saxophone; Bert Ruiter, vocals, bass; Tonny Koning, drums.

9. Linda van Dyck & Boo & The Booboos - Stengun (Funckler DB 45.198; 1966)

10. Leontien Snel - Ik wil niet meer! (Philips JF 333 502; 1966)

11. The Young Sisters - Give him my love (Philips 327 962 JF; 1966)

12. Shirley - Big boss man (Relax 45056; 1968)

13. Trea Dobbs - It's for you (Decca AT 10099; 1965)

14. Conny van Bergen t Was an ordinary day (Ode to Billy Joe) (Barclay HBS 001; 1968)

15. Wanda - Billy's basement (Old smokey locomotion): the B-side of In Yokohama (Sukiyaki) (Ue o muite aruko) (Decca AT 10 016; 1963)

16. Jenny & The Rascals - You told me a lie (Artone OS 25.329; 1966)

17. Els Molenaar - Gezakt of geslaagd (Negram NG 140; 1967)

18. Patricia (Paay) Fisherman King (Imperial 5C 006-24106 M; 1969)

19. Ilonka - Jungle drums: the B-side of De leeuw slaapt vannacht (The lion sleeps tonight) (Imperial HI 1110; 1962). On the record, Ilonka is called "The voice of South Africa". 20. Suzie - De wereld is leeg zonder jou (Delta DS 1082; 1966)

21. Marion - Bij het afscheid geen tranen (Nur beim Abschied nicht weinen): B-side of Jij en ik (Whamm, PS 019; 1967)

22. Marga Peters van Neijenhof & Oliver's Sinn - Confusion (1965)

23. Triks & The Paramounts - We've gotta get out of this place (1966)

24. Triks & The Paramounts - Cry to me (1966)

25. Lenie van der Biezen  Liefde (maakt je tot een marionet) (Love’s made a fool of you) (Decca AT10 216; 1966)

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Tracks 3, 22, 23, and 24 have never been released before (self-released recordings).

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