Henry Valentino
| Hans Blum | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Henry Valentino |
| Born | May 28, 1928 |
| Origin | Linden, Hannover |
| Genres | Pop music, schlager |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1948–present |
| Labels | Sony Music, Zett |
Hans Blum (born May 28, 1928), more widely known as "Henry Valentino", is a German singer-songwriter. Henry Valentino is widely known in Germany for his distinct musical style, which has been the inspiration of a whole generation of German musicians.
Valentinos's recordings have included commercially successful hit single "Im Wagen vor mir",[1] which is widely recognized in Germany. In later years, with the advent of Internet and YouTube, it has come to be seen as a stereotype representation of German music.
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
Henry Valentino has been a major inspiration for a long range of German musicians and have enjoyed an extensive international recognition for the hit single "Im Wagen vor mir".
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