Jelle de Vries
About Jelle de Vries
Jelle Pieter Dedde de Vries (31 January 1921 to 11 July 1999) was a Dutch singer, cabaret performer and lyricist from Haarlem.
He became widely known for writing the television series Klatergoud, a comedy set around a small record company. His songs were performed by artists including Corry Brokken, Wim Sonneveld and Conny Stuart, and in the 1950s he released two records of his own.
From 1960 until his retirement in 1986, de Vries hosted the radio program Tekst en Muziek, mixing music with spoken and sung texts and poems by writers such as Paul van Ostaijen, Ida Gerhardt and Willem Elsschot. He died in Harderwijk.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Klatergoud?
Klatergoud is a television comedy series set around a small record company, written by Jelle de Vries, who became widely known for it.
Who performed Jelle de Vries's songs?
His songs were sung by artists including Corry Brokken, Wim Sonneveld and Conny Stuart, and in the 1950s he also released two records of his own.
What was Tekst en Muziek?
Tekst en Muziek was the radio program de Vries hosted from 1960 until his retirement in 1986, mixing music with spoken and sung texts by writers such as Paul van Ostaijen, Ida Gerhardt and Willem Elsschot.
Where was Jelle de Vries from?
Jelle Pieter Dedde de Vries, a Dutch singer, cabaret performer and lyricist, came from Haarlem and lived from 31 January 1921 to 11 July 1999.
