Cornelis Vreeswijk (8 August 1937 – 12 November 1987) was a Swedish/Dutch singer-songwriter, poet and actor, born in IJmuiden in the Netherlands.
His first Swedish album, Ballader och oförskämdheter (Ballads and rudenesses), was released in 1964. His first Dutch album was released in 1972, after ten successful Swedish albums.
He emigrated to Sweden with his parents in 1949 at the age of twelve. He was educated as a social worker and hoped to become a journalist, but became increasingly involved in music, performing at events for students.
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Cornelis Vreeswijk
Cornelis Vreeswijk (8 August 1937 – 12 November 1987) was a Swedish/Dutch singer-songwriter, poet and actor, born in IJmuiden in the Netherlands.
His first Swedish album, Ballader och oförskämdheter (Ballads and rudenesses), was released in 1964. His first Dutch album was released in 1972, after ten successful Swedish albums.
He emigrated to Sweden with his parents in 1949 at the age of twelve. He was educated as a social worker and hoped to become a journalist, but became increasingly involved in music, performing at events for students.
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Failing Journey Pt.1
My first instrumental "Orchestral" song, trying to create a powerful song. In the past year I've had as a goal not to "stick" to one genre and this is the latest result of that. All tracks are recorded and mixed by me at home.more
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