Humphrey Campbell

Dutch singer and record producer (1958–2024)

Humphrey Campbell
Campbell in 1984
Campbell in 1984
Background information
Born(1958-02-26)26 February 1958
Moengo, Suriname
OriginHilversum, Netherlands
Died25 March 2024(2024-03-25) (aged 66)
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer, record producer
Musical artist

Humphrey Campbell (26 February 1958 – 25 March 2024) was a Dutch singer and record producer of Surinamese descent, known for his participation in the 1992 Eurovision Song Contest.

Early career

Campbell moved to the Netherlands in 1973 before Suriname's independence in 1975 and later studied and taught at the Hilversum Conservatorium. He gained experience in musical theatre, working with singers such as Denise Jannah and Madeline Bell.

Eurovision Song Contest

Campbell took part in the Dutch Eurovision selection in 1992, when his song "Wijs me de weg" (English version; "Open your eyes") was chosen from 12 entrants as the country's representative in the 37th Eurovision Song Contest, held in Malmö, Sweden on 9 May.[1] Performing last of the 23 entrants and joined on stage by brothers Carlo and Ben, Campbell finished the evening in ninth place.[2][3] Campbell's backing singers in Malmö included Ruth Jacott; the following year Campbell would return the favour by appearing as a backing singer when Jacott represented the Netherlands in the 1993 Eurovision Song Contest.[4] Campbell and Jacott would subsequently become a couple till 2011.

Later career

Following his Eurovision appearances, Campbell concentrated on his career as a producer, although in 1997, under the name of CC Campbell with brothers Carlo and Charles, he released an album, Souls in Harmony. This was not successful, and he returned to producing. Campbell has worked with artists such as Judith Jobse and Rob de Nijs, as well as continuing to work with Jacott.[5]

Death

Campbell died of cancer on 25 March 2024, at the age of 66.[6]

References

  1. ^ "DUTCH NATIONAL FINAL 1992". Natfinals.50webs.com.
  2. ^ [1] [dead link]
  3. ^ "Wijs me de weg - lyrics - Diggiloo Thrush". Diggiloo.net.
  4. ^ "Vrede - info - Diggiloo Thrush". Diggiloo.net.
  5. ^ [2] [dead link]
  6. ^ "Oud-songfestivaldeelnemer Humphrey Campbell (66) overleden". Ad.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2024.

External links

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest
1992 		Succeeded by
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  • "Alles heeft ritme"
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  • "Katinka"
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  • "One Good Reason"
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  • "Outlaw in 'Em"
  • "The Party's Over"
  • "Rechtop in de wind"
  • "Ring-dinge-ding"
  • "Shangri-La"
  • "Shine"
  • "Sing Me a Song"
  • "Slow Down"
  • "Een speeldoos"
  • "'t Is genoeg"
  • "'t Is OK"
  • "Tijd"
  • "De troubadour"
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  • "Waar is de zon"
  • "Walk Along"
  • "Wat een dag"
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  • "Waterman"
  • "Wijs me de weg"
  • "Without You"
  • "You and Me"
  • "Your Heart Belongs to Me"
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  • "Alt det som ingen ser"
  • "Amor d'água fresca"
  • "I morgon är en annan dag"
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  • "Ljubim te pesmama"
  • "Mister Music Man"
  • "Monté la riviè"
  • "Nei eða já"
  • "Nous on veut des violons"
  • "Olou tou kosmou i Elpida"
  • "One Step Out of Time"
  • "Rapsodia"
  • "Sou fräi"
  • "Teriazoume"
  • "Todo esto es la música"
  • "Träume sind für alle da"
  • "Visjoner"
  • "Why Me?"
  • "Wijs me de weg"
  • "Yamma Yamma"
  • "Yaz Bitti"
  • "Ze Rak Sport"
  • "Zusammen geh'n"
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