You're the Greatest LUVer
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You're the Greatest LUVer is a German 1998
compilation album
by Dutch girl group
Luv'
which features hit singles and album tracks from the formation's heyday (1977
- 1981
).
As the female pop trio dominated the charts in a large part of Continental Europe
in the late 1970s, Germany
was Luv'
s biggest export market. They had eight entries on the German singles charts: You're the Greatest Lover
(a #1 hit that reached the gold status as it sold 600.000 units in Germany alone), Trojan Horse
( a Top 3 song), Casanova
(a Top 10 single), Eeny Meeny Miny Moe
, Ooh, Yes I Do
, Ann-Maria
, One More Little Kissie
and My Number One
.
, José Hoebee
, Marga Scheide
, their producers (Hans van Hemert
and Piet Souer
) and their manager (Pim Ter Linde) received the Conamus Export Prize
for being Holland's best export act.
Germany
was a key territory for the group and helped them to score successful hit records outside their homeland. Luv'
was a household name thanks to their performances on German TV shows such as Starparade
, Tanzparty, Musikladen
and Disco
. During their brief German glory, You're the Greatest Lover
was used for the soundtrack of an episode of the Derrick
TV series. Moreover, Luv'
played a cameo role in the
movie Cola, Candy,Chocolate (aka Drei Kesse Bienen auf den Philippinen) in which they performed Trojan Horse
.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the trio success in Goethe's country, Mercury Records decided to release the compilation You're the Greatest LUVer.
Nowadays, the trio's greatest hits (like the "Greatest Lover" and "Trojan Horse") are often included on German 1970's/Disco
various artists compilation album
s or downloadable as ringtones.
All songs written by Hans van Hemert
and Piet Souer
(aka Janschen & Janschens)
1998 in music
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compilation album
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
by Dutch girl group
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
Luv'
Luv'
Luv is a Dutch pop girl group that scored a string of hit records in Continental Europe as well as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Mexico in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1979, Luv' was "Holland's best export act" and thus received the "Conamus Export Prize"...
which features hit singles and album tracks from the formation's heyday (1977
1977 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1977.-January–February:*January 1 – The Clash headline the gala opening of the London music club, The Roxy....
- 1981
1981 in music
See also:* Timeline of musical eventsThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1981.-January–April:*January 10 – A revival of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta The Pirates of Penzance opens at Broadway's Uris Theatre, starring Linda Ronstadt and Rex Smith.*January 24 –...
).
As the female pop trio dominated the charts in a large part of Continental Europe
Continental Europe
Continental Europe, also referred to as mainland Europe or simply the Continent, is the continent of Europe, explicitly excluding European islands....
in the late 1970s, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
was Luv'
Luv'
Luv is a Dutch pop girl group that scored a string of hit records in Continental Europe as well as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Mexico in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1979, Luv' was "Holland's best export act" and thus received the "Conamus Export Prize"...
s biggest export market. They had eight entries on the German singles charts: You're the Greatest Lover
You're the Greatest Lover
"You're the Greatest Lover" is a single by Dutch girl group Luv'. It was first released in July 1978 by Philips/Phonogram Records. It appears on the 1978 debut album With Luv and on compilations . It is the group's international breakthrough as it was successful in a large part of Continental...
(a #1 hit that reached the gold status as it sold 600.000 units in Germany alone), Trojan Horse
Trojan Horse (Luv' song)
"Trojan Horse" is the fifth single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in the autumn of 1978 by Philips/Phonogram Records. This million seller appears on the German version of the 1978 debut album, With Luv' and was a successful hit record in a large part of Continental Europe, South Africa and New...
( a Top 3 song), Casanova
Casanova (Luv' song)
"Casanova" is the sixth single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in the spring of 1979 by Philips Records. This song appears on the formation's second album, Lots Of Luv, and was a Top 10 single in a large part of Continental Europe, maintaining Luv's position as the best Dutch export act of...
(a Top 10 single), Eeny Meeny Miny Moe
Eeny Meeny Miny Moe (Luv' song)
"Eeny Meeny Miny Moe" is the seventh single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in the summer of 1979 by Philips/Phonogram Records. This song appears on the formation's second album Lots Of Luv and entered the record charts in Benelux, German speaking countries and Denmark.-Background:After the...
, Ooh, Yes I Do
Ooh, Yes I Do
Ooh, Yes I Do is the ninth single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in the autumn of 1979 by CNR/Carrere Records. This song appears on the formation's third studio album True Luv'. It was a successful hit record in Benelux and Denmark and reached the Top 50 in Germany and France...
, Ann-Maria
Ann-Maria
"Ann-Maria" is the tenth single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in early 1980 by Carrere Records. This song appears on the formation's third studio album True Luv'...
, One More Little Kissie
One More Little Kissie
"One More Little Kissie" is the eleventh single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in May 1980 by CNR/Carrere Records. This song appears on the 1980 edition of the formation's third studio album True Luv and the fourth LP Forever Yours...
and My Number One
My Number One (Luv' song)
My Number One is the twelfth single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in the autumn of 1980 by CNR/Carrere Records. This song appears on the album Forever Yours...
.
Album history
In 1979, Patty BrardPatty Brard
Patty Brard is a famous Indo entertainer. She is a TV personality and a singer notable as a member of the girl group Luv'...
, José Hoebee
José Hoebee
José Hoebee is a Dutch pop female singer. She is part of Luv' . In late 1981, she went solo and was successful in her homeland and in the Flanders region of Belgium between 1982 and 1985...
, Marga Scheide
Marga Scheide
Marga Scheide is a Dutch former model and a singer. She is a member of the girl group Luv'....
, their producers (Hans van Hemert
Hans van Hemert
Hans van Hemert is a Dutch ASCAP award winning record producer and songwriter. Mouth & MacNeal and Luv' are among the pop acts he produced...
and Piet Souer
Piet Souer
Pieter Cornelis "Piet" Souer is a Dutch music producer, songwriter and arranger. His collaboration with famous pop acts made him gain twenty two gold and platinum records, one Conamus Export Prize and one Outstanding Song Award thanks to his...
) and their manager (Pim Ter Linde) received the Conamus Export Prize
Buma Export Award
The Buma Export Award is given to the Dutch artists who have sold the most records abroad. Each year, this prize is given by the Buma Cultuur foundation which also presents the Golden Harp and Zilveren Harp awards....
for being Holland's best export act.
Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
was a key territory for the group and helped them to score successful hit records outside their homeland. Luv'
Luv'
Luv is a Dutch pop girl group that scored a string of hit records in Continental Europe as well as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Mexico in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1979, Luv' was "Holland's best export act" and thus received the "Conamus Export Prize"...
was a household name thanks to their performances on German TV shows such as Starparade
Starparade
Starparade was a West German music chart television programme, which aired on ZDF from March 14, 1968 to June 5, 1980, and was hosted by Rainer Holbe. The show aired 90 minute episodes once a week...
, Tanzparty, Musikladen
Musikladen
Der Musikladen was a West German music television programme that ran from December 13, 1972 to November 29, 1984. The show continued the 1960s Beat-Club under a new name, and in turn was replaced by Extratour.-History:...
and Disco
Disco (TV series)
Disco was a pop music program that aired in Germany on the ZDF network from 1971 to 1982. It generally aired on the first Saturday of each month at 7:30PM, each show running 45 minutes. 133 shows were produced. The show was hosted by German actor and comedian Ilja Richter...
. During their brief German glory, You're the Greatest Lover
You're the Greatest Lover
"You're the Greatest Lover" is a single by Dutch girl group Luv'. It was first released in July 1978 by Philips/Phonogram Records. It appears on the 1978 debut album With Luv and on compilations . It is the group's international breakthrough as it was successful in a large part of Continental...
was used for the soundtrack of an episode of the Derrick
Derrick
A derrick is a lifting device composed of one tower, or guyed mast such as a pole which is hinged freely at the bottom. It is controlled by lines powered by some means such as man-hauling or motors, so that the pole can move in all four directions. A line runs up it and over its top with a hook on...
TV series. Moreover, Luv'
Luv'
Luv is a Dutch pop girl group that scored a string of hit records in Continental Europe as well as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Mexico in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1979, Luv' was "Holland's best export act" and thus received the "Conamus Export Prize"...
played a cameo role in the
movie Cola, Candy,Chocolate (aka Drei Kesse Bienen auf den Philippinen) in which they performed Trojan Horse
Trojan Horse (Luv' song)
"Trojan Horse" is the fifth single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in the autumn of 1978 by Philips/Phonogram Records. This million seller appears on the German version of the 1978 debut album, With Luv' and was a successful hit record in a large part of Continental Europe, South Africa and New...
.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the trio success in Goethe's country, Mercury Records decided to release the compilation You're the Greatest LUVer.
Nowadays, the trio's greatest hits (like the "Greatest Lover" and "Trojan Horse") are often included on German 1970's/Disco
Disco
Disco is a genre of dance music. Disco acts charted high during the mid-1970s, and the genre's popularity peaked during the late 1970s. It had its roots in clubs that catered to African American, gay, psychedelic, and other communities in New York City and Philadelphia during the late 1960s and...
various artists compilation album
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
s or downloadable as ringtones.
Track listing
- "You're the Greatest LoverYou're the Greatest Lover"You're the Greatest Lover" is a single by Dutch girl group Luv'. It was first released in July 1978 by Philips/Phonogram Records. It appears on the 1978 debut album With Luv and on compilations . It is the group's international breakthrough as it was successful in a large part of Continental...
" - 2:51- Taken from the album With Luv'With Luv'With Luv' is the first album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in August 1978 by Phonogram/Philips Records. It features the hit singles My Man , U.O.Me and the million-seller You're the Greatest Lover...
- Taken from the album With Luv'
- "CasanovaCasanova (Luv' song)"Casanova" is the sixth single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in the spring of 1979 by Philips Records. This song appears on the formation's second album, Lots Of Luv, and was a Top 10 single in a large part of Continental Europe, maintaining Luv's position as the best Dutch export act of...
" - 3:51- Taken from the album Lots Of Luv'Lots Of Luv'Lots Of Luv' is the second album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in May 1979 by Philips Records/Phonogram. It features the hit singles Casanova and Eeny Meeny Miny Moe, which maintained Luv's position as the best Dutch export act of 1979...
- Taken from the album Lots Of Luv'
- "U.O.me (Waldolala)U.O.Me (Theme from Waldolala)U.O.Me is the third single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in early 1978 by Philips Records. It appears on the 1978 debut album, With Luv' and is considered as Luv's real breakthrough in Benelux...
" - 2:58- Taken from the album With Luv'With Luv'With Luv' is the first album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in August 1978 by Phonogram/Philips Records. It features the hit singles My Man , U.O.Me and the million-seller You're the Greatest Lover...
- Taken from the album With Luv'
- "My Number OneMy Number One (Luv' song)My Number One is the twelfth single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in the autumn of 1980 by CNR/Carrere Records. This song appears on the album Forever Yours...
" - 3:11- Taken from the album Forever YoursForever Yours (Luv' Album)Forever Yours is the fourth album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in November 1980 by the labels CNR/Carrere Records. It includes the hit singles One More Little Kissie, My Number One and Tingalingaling. This opus features a new group's member Ria Thielsch who replaced Patty Brard. It was Luvs...
- Taken from the album Forever Yours
- "Shoes off (Boots on)" - 3:07
- Taken from the album Lots Of Luv'Lots Of Luv'Lots Of Luv' is the second album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in May 1979 by Philips Records/Phonogram. It features the hit singles Casanova and Eeny Meeny Miny Moe, which maintained Luv's position as the best Dutch export act of 1979...
- Taken from the album Lots Of Luv'
- "Don Juanito De Carnaval" - 3:12
- Taken from the album With Luv'With Luv'With Luv' is the first album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in August 1978 by Phonogram/Philips Records. It features the hit singles My Man , U.O.Me and the million-seller You're the Greatest Lover...
- Taken from the album With Luv'
- " Trojan HorseTrojan Horse (Luv' song)"Trojan Horse" is the fifth single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in the autumn of 1978 by Philips/Phonogram Records. This million seller appears on the German version of the 1978 debut album, With Luv' and was a successful hit record in a large part of Continental Europe, South Africa and New...
" - 3:25- Taken from the German edition of the With Luv'With Luv'With Luv' is the first album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in August 1978 by Phonogram/Philips Records. It features the hit singles My Man , U.O.Me and the million-seller You're the Greatest Lover...
album
- Taken from the German edition of the With Luv'
- "Louis Je T'Adore" - 2:36
- B-side of My ManMy Man"My Man" is a 1982 single by Yoko Ono from the album It's Alright in a New Wave/calypso style. The minimalist "Let The Tears Dry" appeared on the B-side....
- B-side of My Man
- "Don't Let Me Down" - 3:36
- B-side of Eeny Meeny Miny MoeEeny Meeny Miny Moe (Luv' song)"Eeny Meeny Miny Moe" is the seventh single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in the summer of 1979 by Philips/Phonogram Records. This song appears on the formation's second album Lots Of Luv and entered the record charts in Benelux, German speaking countries and Denmark.-Background:After the...
, taken from the album With Luv'With Luv'With Luv' is the first album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in August 1978 by Phonogram/Philips Records. It features the hit singles My Man , U.O.Me and the million-seller You're the Greatest Lover...
- B-side of Eeny Meeny Miny Moe
- "Eeny Meeny Miny MoeEeny Meeny Miny Moe (Luv' song)"Eeny Meeny Miny Moe" is the seventh single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in the summer of 1979 by Philips/Phonogram Records. This song appears on the formation's second album Lots Of Luv and entered the record charts in Benelux, German speaking countries and Denmark.-Background:After the...
- 2:59- Taken from the album Lots Of Luv'Lots Of Luv'Lots Of Luv' is the second album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in May 1979 by Philips Records/Phonogram. It features the hit singles Casanova and Eeny Meeny Miny Moe, which maintained Luv's position as the best Dutch export act of 1979...
- Taken from the album Lots Of Luv'
- "DJ" - 3:20
- B-side of CasanovaCasanova (Luv' song)"Casanova" is the sixth single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in the spring of 1979 by Philips Records. This song appears on the formation's second album, Lots Of Luv, and was a Top 10 single in a large part of Continental Europe, maintaining Luv's position as the best Dutch export act of...
, Taken from the album Lots Of Luv'Lots Of Luv'Lots Of Luv' is the second album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in May 1979 by Philips Records/Phonogram. It features the hit singles Casanova and Eeny Meeny Miny Moe, which maintained Luv's position as the best Dutch export act of 1979...
- B-side of Casanova
- "Ooh, Yes I DoOoh, Yes I DoOoh, Yes I Do is the ninth single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in the autumn of 1979 by CNR/Carrere Records. This song appears on the formation's third studio album True Luv'. It was a successful hit record in Benelux and Denmark and reached the Top 50 in Germany and France...
" - 2:58- Taken from the album True Luv'True Luv'True Luv' is the third album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in December 1979 by CNR/Carrere Records. It includes the hit singles Ooh, Yes I Do and Ann-Maria scored in the charts of European countries and also in a new territory: Mexico. In 1980, Luv's record company decided to re-issue the...
- Taken from the album True Luv'
- "Ann-MariaAnn-Maria"Ann-Maria" is the tenth single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in early 1980 by Carrere Records. This song appears on the formation's third studio album True Luv'...
- 4:41- Taken from the album True Luv'True Luv'True Luv' is the third album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in December 1979 by CNR/Carrere Records. It includes the hit singles Ooh, Yes I Do and Ann-Maria scored in the charts of European countries and also in a new territory: Mexico. In 1980, Luv's record company decided to re-issue the...
- Taken from the album True Luv'
- "One More Little KissieOne More Little Kissie"One More Little Kissie" is the eleventh single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in May 1980 by CNR/Carrere Records. This song appears on the 1980 edition of the formation's third studio album True Luv and the fourth LP Forever Yours...
" - 3:46- Taken from the album Forever YoursForever Yours (Luv' Album)Forever Yours is the fourth album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in November 1980 by the labels CNR/Carrere Records. It includes the hit singles One More Little Kissie, My Number One and Tingalingaling. This opus features a new group's member Ria Thielsch who replaced Patty Brard. It was Luvs...
- Taken from the album Forever Yours
- "TingalingalingTingalingaling"Tingalingaling" is the thirteenth single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in the summer of 1981 by CNR/Carrere Records. The song appears on the album Forever Yours and the compilation Goodbye Luv...
" - 2:31- Taken from the album Forever YoursForever Yours (Luv' Album)Forever Yours is the fourth album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in November 1980 by the labels CNR/Carrere Records. It includes the hit singles One More Little Kissie, My Number One and Tingalingaling. This opus features a new group's member Ria Thielsch who replaced Patty Brard. It was Luvs...
- Taken from the album Forever Yours
- "Marcellino - 3:14
- Taken from the album Lots Of Luv'Lots Of Luv'Lots Of Luv' is the second album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in May 1979 by Philips Records/Phonogram. It features the hit singles Casanova and Eeny Meeny Miny Moe, which maintained Luv's position as the best Dutch export act of 1979...
- Taken from the album Lots Of Luv'
- "I Like Sugar Candy Kisses" - 3:36
- Taken from the album Lots Of Luv'Lots Of Luv'Lots Of Luv' is the second album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in May 1979 by Philips Records/Phonogram. It features the hit singles Casanova and Eeny Meeny Miny Moe, which maintained Luv's position as the best Dutch export act of 1979...
- Taken from the album Lots Of Luv'
- "If You Love Me" - 2:34
- Taken from the album Lots Of Luv'Lots Of Luv'Lots Of Luv' is the second album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in May 1979 by Philips Records/Phonogram. It features the hit singles Casanova and Eeny Meeny Miny Moe, which maintained Luv's position as the best Dutch export act of 1979...
- Taken from the album Lots Of Luv'
- "I.M.U.R" - 3:36
- B-side of Eeny Meeny Miny MoeEeny Meeny Miny Moe (Luv' song)"Eeny Meeny Miny Moe" is the seventh single by Dutch girl group Luv', released in the summer of 1979 by Philips/Phonogram Records. This song appears on the formation's second album Lots Of Luv and entered the record charts in Benelux, German speaking countries and Denmark.-Background:After the...
, taken from the album Lots Of Luv'Lots Of Luv'Lots Of Luv' is the second album by Dutch girl group Luv', released in May 1979 by Philips Records/Phonogram. It features the hit singles Casanova and Eeny Meeny Miny Moe, which maintained Luv's position as the best Dutch export act of 1979...
- B-side of Eeny Meeny Miny Moe
- "Luv' Hitpack (Medley)Luv' HitpackLuv' Hitpack is the seventeenth single by Dutch girl group Luv' released in 1989 by Mercury Records/Phonogram Records and is a Megamix conceived by Peter Slaghuis. It appears on the compilation Greatest Hits and the German anthology You're the Greatest LUVer...
" - 4:32
All songs written by Hans van Hemert
Hans van Hemert
Hans van Hemert is a Dutch ASCAP award winning record producer and songwriter. Mouth & MacNeal and Luv' are among the pop acts he produced...
and Piet Souer
Piet Souer
Pieter Cornelis "Piet" Souer is a Dutch music producer, songwriter and arranger. His collaboration with famous pop acts made him gain twenty two gold and platinum records, one Conamus Export Prize and one Outstanding Song Award thanks to his...
(aka Janschen & Janschens)
Personnel
- José HoebeeJosé HoebeeJosé Hoebee is a Dutch pop female singer. She is part of Luv' . In late 1981, she went solo and was successful in her homeland and in the Flanders region of Belgium between 1982 and 1985...
- vocals - Patty BrardPatty BrardPatty Brard is a famous Indo entertainer. She is a TV personality and a singer notable as a member of the girl group Luv'...
- vocals - Marga ScheideMarga ScheideMarga Scheide is a Dutch former model and a singer. She is a member of the girl group Luv'....
- vocals - Ria ThielschRia ThielschRia Thielsch is an Indo entertainer. She was a model and a member of the girl group Luv' in 1980 and 1981...
- vocals
Production
- Hans van HemertHans van HemertHans van Hemert is a Dutch ASCAP award winning record producer and songwriter. Mouth & MacNeal and Luv' are among the pop acts he produced...
- producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, songwriterSongwriterA songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer... - Piet SouerPiet SouerPieter Cornelis "Piet" Souer is a Dutch music producer, songwriter and arranger. His collaboration with famous pop acts made him gain twenty two gold and platinum records, one Conamus Export Prize and one Outstanding Song Award thanks to his...
- Conductor/arranger - Peter SlaghuisPeter SlaghuisPeter Slaghuis was a Dutch DJ, producer and remixer, whose work was mostly released under the name Hithouse ....
- remix on track 20