With her first two Dutch recordings, Sweetheart, My Darling, Mijn Schat and Bon Giorno Caterina Valente landed an immediate double hit – thus making an important contribution to Dutch pop history. According to Dutch chart statistics, this double success still ranks among the 100 most popular Dutch singles ever.
"Caterina Valente In Holland" by … And More Bears is the first complete compilation of all Dutch recordings from this world famous artist on one CD. With European and American hits from the late 50s and early 60s – most of them sung in Dutch language – Caterina Valente conquered her fans in Holland and its neighbouring country Belgium.
This compilation features Tango Italiano and Gondoli, Gondola, two successful titles from the legendary San Remo-Festival, as well as Er Is Geen Dag, the Dutch version of The Honeymoon Song, a song by Mikis Theodorakis, which was also covered by the Beatles. Seemann, Deine Heimat ist das Meer was turned into Zeeman by Caterina – a top ten hit in Belgium. He"ll Have To Go, the original version of Caro Mio, was sung by Jim Reeves, and countered by Jeanne Black with an answer song, He"ll Have To Stay. My Happiness, an international hit by Connie Francis, is sung by Caterina Valente as Mijn Souvenir – reaching number 4 in the Belgian charts. The Hebrew folk song Hava Nagila is also featured with the title Kom, Laat Ons Dansen.
Many fans will enjoy listening to this first complete compilation of Caterina Valente"s Dutch recordings – especially her loyal fan communities in Holland and Belgium. But of course "Caterina Valente In Holland" is also a pleasurable listening experience for everyone, as the songs on this musical journey through time are presented by a vocalist whose musicality and versatility have made her an undisputed exceptional artist.
