Hans Blum
- March 15, 2024
- 95 years
About Hans Blum
Hans Blum, 95, German singer-songwriter ("Primaballerina").
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|Hans Blum (23 May 1928 – 15 March 2024), also known as Henry Valentino, was a German singer-songwriter known for his distinctive musical style, which has been the inspiration of a generation of German musicians. His recordings include the hit single "Im Wagen vor mir."
Career
He wrote and conducted three entries that represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest: "Anouschka" (performed by Inge Brück in 1967), "Primaballerina" (performed by Siw Malmkvist in 1969), and "Über die Brücke geh'n" (performed by Ingrid Peters in 1986).
He had a hit in 1977 with "Im Wagen vor mir" which was a duet with Uschi. Uschi died and Valentino re-recorded the song with Daffi Cramer.
Death
Blum died on 15 March 2024, at the age of 95.
Discography
Major studio albums:
- 1991: Im Wagen vor mir
- 1997: ...Etwas für Liebhaber
- 1999: Zu Zweit Macht's Mehr Spass
- 2001: Henry Valentino's Hitbox
- 2004: Ich Hab' Dein Knie Geseh'n
- 2006: Eine Liebe Ist Wie ein Lied
Influence
Hans Blum has been a major inspiration for a long range of German musicians and has enjoyed an extensive international recognition for the hit single "Im Wagen vor mir".[citation needed]
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Hans Blum's archived record and the sources above.
1.On what date was Hans Blum born?
- A.12 June 1928
- B.23 May 1929
- C.23 May 1928correct
- D.15 March 2024
Hans Blum was born on 23 May 1928.
Source: biographical header
2.What was the alternative stage name used by Hans Blum?
- A.Daffi Cramer
- B.Siw Malmkvist
- C.Henry Valentinocorrect
- D.Inge Brück
Hans Blum was also known as Henry Valentino.
Source: biographical header
3.At what age did Hans Blum die?
- A.98
- B.90
- C.95correct
- D.85
Hans Blum died at the age of 95.
Source: death section
4.Which of these songs was performed by Siw Malmkvist at the Eurovision Song Contest under the direction of Hans Blum?
- A.Über die Brücke geh'n
- B.Anouschka
- C.Primaballerinacorrect
- D.Im Wagen vor mir
Hans Blum wrote and conducted the song Primaballerina, which was performed by Siw Malmkvist in 1969.
Source: career section
5.Who did Hans Blum re-record 'Im Wagen vor mir' with after the death of his original duet partner?
- A.Uschi
- B.Daffi Cramercorrect
- C.Inge Brück
- D.Ingrid Peters
After his original duet partner Uschi died, Hans Blum re-recorded the song with Daffi Cramer.
Source: career section
6.In what year did Hans Blum release the album 'Im Wagen vor mir'?
- A.1999
- B.2001
- C.1991correct
- D.1997
Hans Blum released the studio album Im Wagen vor mir in 1991.
Source: discography section
7.How many Eurovision Song Contest entries did Hans Blum write and conduct?
- A.Two
- B.Threecorrect
- C.Four
- D.One
Hans Blum wrote and conducted three entries for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Source: career section
8.Which performer sang 'Anouschka' at the Eurovision Song Contest under the direction of Hans Blum?
- A.Ingrid Peters
- B.Inge Brückcorrect
- C.Uschi
- D.Siw Malmkvist
Inge Brück performed the Hans Blum song Anouschka in the 1967 Eurovision Song Contest.
Source: career section
9.What is the title of the studio album released by Hans Blum in 2004?
- A.Eine Liebe Ist Wie ein Lied
- B.Zu Zweit Macht's Mehr Spass
- C.Ich Hab' Dein Knie Geseh'ncorrect
- D.Henry Valentino's Hitbox
Ich Hab' Dein Knie Geseh'n is the album Hans Blum released in 2004.
Source: discography section
10.When did Hans Blum die?
- A.15 March 2023
- B.23 May 2024
- C.15 March 2024correct
- D.23 May 2023
Hans Blum passed away on 15 March 2024.
Source: death section
11.Who performed the Eurovision entry 'Über die Brücke geh'n' composed by Hans Blum?
- A.Inge Brück
- B.Siw Malmkvist
- C.Ingrid Peterscorrect
- D.Daffi Cramer
Ingrid Peters performed the song Über die Brücke geh'n in the 1986 contest.
Source: career section
12.Which album did Hans Blum release in 1999?
- A.Zu Zweit Macht's Mehr Spasscorrect
- B.Eine Liebe Ist Wie ein Lied
- C....Etwas für Liebhaber
- D.Henry Valentino's Hitbox
Zu Zweit Macht's Mehr Spass was released by Hans Blum in 1999.
Source: discography section
13.What was the release year of 'Eine Liebe Ist Wie ein Lied' by Hans Blum?
- A.1999
- B.2006correct
- C.2001
- D.2004
Hans Blum released the album Eine Liebe Ist Wie ein Lied in 2006.
Source: discography section
14.In what year did Hans Blum record a hit duet with Uschi?
- A.1967
- B.1977correct
- C.1986
- D.1969
Hans Blum had a hit song with Uschi in 1977.
Source: career section
15.Which of the following albums was released by Hans Blum in 1997?
- A.Henry Valentino's Hitbox
- B.Im Wagen vor mir
- C....Etwas für Liebhabercorrect
- D.Ich Hab' Dein Knie Geseh'n
...Etwas für Liebhaber is the album Hans Blum released in 1997.
Source: discography section
16.What was the name of the album Hans Blum released in 2001?
- A.Im Wagen vor mir
- B.Eine Liebe Ist Wie ein Lied
- C.Zu Zweit Macht's Mehr Spass
- D.Henry Valentino's Hitboxcorrect
Hans Blum released the album Henry Valentino's Hitbox in 2001.
Source: discography section
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