Pierre Kartner, a famous Dutch musician, died on November 8, 2022 at the age of 87. A family spokesman confirmed the news and added that Kartner was buried on November 11. Kartner became famous after performing Vader Abraham on stage. He is the author of 1,600 songs and is best known for his hit “Smurf’s Song” from 1977. He has also established himself as one of the most successful artists in the history of the Dutch Top 40. .
Pierre Kartner is a successful musician, composer and record producer.
Pierre Kartner, born April 11, 1935, began his musical career at the age of 8 when he won a local competition. Kartner works as a promoter and producer for the record label Dureco, he and Annie de Reuver formed the duo Duo X. He is also a member of the band Corry & de Rekels and has composed songs. music for the opening and ending of Moomin. and Ik ben verliefd the animated adaptation of the TV series Moomin and Ik ben verliefd (Shalalie).
In 1971, Pierre wrote the Dutch carnival song Father Abraham had seven sons. This led to his surrogate self, Father Abraham (Vader Abraham, in Dutch). His duet with Wilma Landkroon, Zou het erg zijn, lieve opa (Wouldn’t it be horrible, sweet grandpa?) won first place in the Netherlands. In 1975, he recorded his second major hit, The Little Café by the Harbor.
In May 1977, Kartner was invited to write a promotional song for the Smurfs, which led to the production of the single The Smurf Song. Pierre recorded a song with the dance group Dynamite in 2005. Pierre recorded a duet, den Uyl is in the oil, with politician Hendrik Koekoek as a response to the 1973 oil crisis. During the holiday season in 1975, he wrote What are we doing with the Arabs here?
In 2002, he collaborated with Pim Fortuyn in Wimmetje gaat, Pimmetje komt (Wim goes, Pim comes). Dear King, published in 2012 and I Want the Guilder Back, published in 2016. Pierre received the Buma Export Award in 1978, as well as the Burna Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015.
Fans pay tribute to Vader Abraham on Twitter.
Pierre Kartner (stage name: Vader Abraham) is a famous musician. Fans shared their grief on Twitter after learning of his passing:
Outstanding Dutch singer-songwriter Pierre Kartner has passed away. He is known for the song “In ‘t kleine café aan de Haven”. It has been performed by many artists around the world. Like Mireille Mathieu, Engelbert Humperdinck, James Last and Joe Dassin (Le café des Trois colombes). pic.twitter.com/PG4hjOsaDO
– Klaas Meijer (@klaasm67) November 11, 2022
Farewell, Pierre Kartner, aka Father Abraham. When one remembers classical music performances from the 1970s, the Dutch contribution is often overlooked. In fact, the man behind The Smurfs gave us some of the biggest hits of 1978, selling 17 million records worldwide. pic.twitter.com/MQKDUn55ks
– Sue Charles (@Sue_Charles) November 12, 2022
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