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Gibst mir dein hand, und geht mit mir auf den strand. (1980)

Danny Devos / DDV

Danny Devos

Title of the single: The Simpletones
Title: Give me your hand, and go with me to the beach. (Track 01)
Publisher: private release, Belgium
Date: 1980
Medium: record 17 cm


The Simpletones were a two-piece band consisting of Johan Desmet on guitar and Ruby Cabie on electric organ, with Belgian artist Danny Devos / DDV often taking over the vocal or the speaking parts. Initially, the band performed exclusively at DDV's performances, but later the band grew to a size of up to 20 members. The band's music consisted largely of only a few notes, which were repeated in constantly changing combinations and triads throughout the entire piece.

The title of the piece to be heard here comes from a headline in the Bild newspaper. The article dealt with the brutal murder of a woman by her partner after an extended walk on the beach.

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