Ramses Shaffy

Ramses Shaffy (August 29, 1933 – December 1, 2009) was a Dutch singer, chansonnier, and actor. He became popular during the 1960s. His most famous songs include Zing, vecht, huil, bid, lach, werk en bewonder (Sing, fight, cry, pray, laugh, work and admire), We zullen doorgaan (We will go on), Pastorale, Sammy and Laat me (Leave me be). He frequently collaborated with Dutch singer Liesbeth List. Ramses died this morning in his beloved Amsterdam.

Djef decided to put 22 of Shaffy’s best tracks online, in his Originals list on 22tracks, as a homage. Enjoy music, enjoy life.

Update: 48 hours later, Ramses Shaffy 15.000 tracks played.