Ramses Shaffy (born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris, France - 29 August 1933 - 1 December 2009 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands) was a Dutch singer, chansonnier, and actor. He became popular during the 1960s. His most famous songs include
Sammy,
Zing-Vecht-Huil-Bid-Lach-Werk En Bewonder (Sing, fight, cry, pray, laugh, work and admire),
We zullen doorgaan (We shall go on),
Pastorale and
Laat me (Leave me be). He frequently collaborated with Dutch singer
Liesbeth List. Shaffy was born in Paris, in the suburb Neuilly-sur-Seine. His father was an Egyptian diplomat, his mother was a Polish duc…
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