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Ramses Shaffy (August 29, 1933 - December 1, 2009) 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 (Let me). 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 duchess from Russian descent. He grew up with her in Cannes. When she was infected with tuberculoses, Shaffy was sent to an aunt in Utrecht. Eventually, he ended up in a foster family in Leiden.
He did not finish high school, but he was accepted at the Amsterdam school of theatre arts in 1952. In 1955, he made his debut with the Nederlandse Comedie (Dutch Comedy). Together with his life partner Joop Admiraal he went to Rome in 1960, hoping to find a job as a film actor. They eventually returned without success. In 1964, Shaffy founded the theatre group Shaffy Chantant, which led to his first collaborations with Liesbeth List. He also worked with together with Dutch pianist Louis van Dijk. Others, including Thijs van Leer, were members of the group for short periods of time. Together with Liesbeth List, he recorded the classic song Pastorale.
His hit Wij Zullen Doorgaan was parodied by comedian André van Duin in 1975.
We zullen doorgaan (We shall go on), Pastorale and Laat Me (Let me). 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 duchess from Russian descent. He grew up with her in Cannes. When she was infected with tuberculoses, Shaffy was sent to an aunt in Utrecht. Eventually, he ended up in a foster family in Leiden.
He did not finish high school, but he was accepted at the Amsterdam school of theatre arts in 1952. In 1955, he made his debut with the Nederlandse Comedie (Dutch Comedy). Together with his life partner Joop Admiraal he went to Rome in 1960, hoping to find a job as a film actor. They eventually returned without success. In 1964, Shaffy founded the theatre group Shaffy Chantant, which led to his first collaborations with Liesbeth List. He also worked with together with Dutch pianist Louis van Dijk. Others, including Thijs van Leer, were members of the group for short periods of time. Together with Liesbeth List, he recorded the classic song Pastorale.
His hit Wij Zullen Doorgaan was parodied by comedian André van Duin in 1975.
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Pris wrote:
Mens Durf Te Leven en Had Je Niet Die Mooie Blauwe Ogen ook...maar dat zijn niet echte Shaffy originals
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Pris wrote:
1. Cantate 2. Laat Me 3. Eens in de 100 jaar 4. Sammy 5. De Gek 6. Zonder Baggage 7. De Een Wil De Ander 8. Ik Drink 9. Zing-Vecht-Enz. 10. Josje
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DieEneTiaz wrote:
Ik zal ook wel een keertje sterven, daar kom ik echt niet onderuit. Ik laat mijn liedjes dan maar zwerven, en verder zoek je het maar uit. (2)
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LoekaEva wrote:
Bedankt voor alles..
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sirhc1982 wrote:
foei!
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Badr88 wrote:
Ik ken hem niet
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inzekerezin wrote:
Rust zacht, Ramses. Ik blijf luisteren.
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Maxiimuss wrote:
Ramses, rust zacht. De volgende woorden van je zijn nu realiteit: Ik zal ook wel een keertje sterven, daar kom ik echt niet onderuit. Ik laat mijn liedjes dan maar zwerven, en verder zoek je het maar uit.
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blueskyfrank wrote:
Het is ook stil in Vlaanderen... bedankt voor je mooie muziek...
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oscardepoes wrote:
Veel plezier in je leven in zijn nieuwe vorm, Ramses. Jij en deze nieuwe uitdaging zullen elkaar omhelzen, en groots samen de liefde voor het leven en de mensen vieren. Je zult doorgaan. Bedankt voor de muziek. Het was prachtig.
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SoVeryFew wrote:
We zullen doorgaan Als niemand meer verwacht Dat we weer doorgaan In een sprakeloze nacht We zullen doorgaan
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MrSoreto wrote:
Ramses, vanavond hef ik het glas op jou!
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NielsvanDaalen wrote:
Vele mooie liedjes zijn je erfenis. Ik luister naar je.
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madameminke wrote:
't Is stil in Amsterdam... en in de rest van Nederland.
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jvos007 wrote:
Carpe diem. Bedankt..
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roelsmits wrote:
Rust zacht Ramses.
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Dunnemin wrote:
Rust zacht Ramses, Ramses rust zacht. Het is stil in Nederland.
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sjufke wrote:
Rust zacht Ramses
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JiZiZou wrote:
Rust zacht
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camilero wrote:
Rust zacht Ramses
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