"You better go to Germany, because that can save you on the moped," says the manager of Nick & Simon at the beginning of the DVD The American Dream. His advice refers to their desire to make it in the United States, the land of their heroes . The gentlemen ignore the advice and take the plane to Memphis. It is refreshing to see how these Dutch stars in the United States have to start at the
… bottom of the ladder and sometimes even stand in front of a closed door. The atmosphere is quite frank and free, which only increases the value of their pure craftsmanship, rid of all the frills. The episodes are of course put together in a sophisticated and professional way, so that the viewer is continuously presented with funny stories. The TROS proves this after once again to be able to come up with fine musical television. In the end Nick & Simon will not really become famous in the US, but they show that they can also enchant people outside their own country with their harmony vocals. Just like Simon & Garfunkel do. (JE)more
