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Henk Wijngaard

Henk Wijngaard (b. Stadskanaal, June 13, 1946) is a Dutch country singer.

Personal life

He was born in Stadskanaal.

Wijngaard's mother was a refugee from France and his father a Canadian allied soldier. He was initially employed as a truck driver.[1] In 1978 he had his breakthrough hit with the self-penned song, "Met de vlam in de pijp". After this followed 20 further Dutch Top 40 hits, many on the themes of truck driving, the most famous being "Ik zie de wereld door de voorruit van mijn wagen" lit. 'I See The World From The Windshield Of My Truck'

Wijngaard is the paternal half-brother of Clarence Edwards, the father of Canadian country singer Shania Twain.[2]

Wijngaard's "Ik zie de wereld" won the title of Best Non-English Song at the 1978 International Country Music Awards in Bristol, Tennessee.

Discography

Singles (Dutch chart positions)

References

  1. ^ Hoos, Willem (16 January 1982). "Pirates Shake Dutch Cable TV". Billboard. pp. 47–48. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  2. ^ Jansen, Dennis (2016-09-01). "Henk Wijngaard wil zijn nichtje Shania Twain graag zien". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-11-20.
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