The Volendam singer Jantje Smit became famous with Ik Zing Dit Lied Voor Jou Alone, an ode to his grandmother. A classic in the genre and Jan Smit, as he calls himself nowadays, had a great career. In Germany in particular, his popularity in the schlager circuit is unprecedented, as we have seen in the TROS real life soap Just Jan Smit. Smit's songs have now been given a more modern production look,
… but still have their roots clearly in the song of life. Jan Smit's young age is revealed in the uncomplicated lyrics. 'Enjoy everything you do / because happiness makes everything right again' is the motto. An exception is the sensitive Laura, which he wrote for a deceased girlfriend. (MS)more
