Ben Cramer (born Bernardus Kramer, 17 February 1947) is a Dutch singer
who represented the Netherlands in the 1973 Eurovision Song
Contest.Cramer was born in Amsterdam. He made his television debut in
1966 with his backing group the Spaklings, and was spotted by singer
Annie de Reuver, who helped him obtain a record deal. In 1967, his
first single, "Zai zai zai", became a hit, reaching No. 7 on the Dutch
chart. The follow-up "Dans met mij" also peaked at No. 7, and he would
have a string of successful records in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
His most fondly-remembered record is "De Clown" from 1971.In 1970,
Cramer took part in the Dutch Eurovision selection with the song
"Julia", which came fourth. He returned in 1973, this time singing all
four songs, from which "De oude muzikant" ("The Old Musician") was
chosen as the Dutch entry for the 18th Eurovision Song Contest, held
on 7 April in Luxembourg City. "De oude muzikant" was seen as a rather
old-fashioned song, and finished the evening in 14th place of 17
entries.
who represented the Netherlands in the 1973 Eurovision Song
Contest.Cramer was born in Amsterdam. He made his television debut in
1966 with his backing group the Spaklings, and was spotted by singer
Annie de Reuver, who helped him obtain a record deal. In 1967, his
first single, "Zai zai zai", became a hit, reaching No. 7 on the Dutch
chart. The follow-up "Dans met mij" also peaked at No. 7, and he would
have a string of successful records in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
His most fondly-remembered record is "De Clown" from 1971.In 1970,
Cramer took part in the Dutch Eurovision selection with the song
"Julia", which came fourth. He returned in 1973, this time singing all
four songs, from which "De oude muzikant" ("The Old Musician") was
chosen as the Dutch entry for the 18th Eurovision Song Contest, held
on 7 April in Luxembourg City. "De oude muzikant" was seen as a rather
old-fashioned song, and finished the evening in 14th place of 17
entries.
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