Hans Blum (musician)

Hans Blum, also known as Henry Valentino, was a German singer-songwriter known for his distinctive musical style, which has been the inspiration of a generation of German musicians. His recordings include the hit single "Im Wagen vor mir."

Career

He wrote and conducted three entries that represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest: "Anouschka", "Primaballerina", and "Über die Brücke geh'n".
He had a hit in 1977 with "Im Wagen vor mir" which was a duet with Uschi. Uschi died and Valentino re-recorded the song with Daffi Cramer.

Death

Blum died on 15 March 2024, at the age of 95.

Discography

Major studio albums:

1991: Im Wagen vor mir
1997: ...Etwas für Liebhaber
1999: Zu Zweit Macht's Mehr Spass
2001: Henry Valentino's Hitbox
2004: Ich Hab' Dein Knie Geseh'n
2006: ''Eine Liebe Ist Wie ein Lied''

Influence

Hans Blum has been a major inspiration for a long range of German musicians and has enjoyed an extensive international recognition for the hit single "Im Wagen vor mir".