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Albert West

1949 – 2015

Dutch singer

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About Albert West

Lived 1949 – 2015 (aged 65). Albert West was a Dutch singer, record producer, television presenter, composer and musician.

Albertus Petrus Enricus Gerardus Westelaken (2 September 1949 – 4 June 2015), better known by his stage name Albert West, was a Dutch pop singer and record producer. He was the lead singer of the Shuffles from 1963 to 1973. He was born in 's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant.

In 1988, West recorded duets with Brian Hyland, Tony Christie and Helen Shapiro of their hit songs, as well as two duets with Nicky Stevens, for the album West & Friends.

Discography Albums Golden Best of Albert West (1973), CBS First Album (1974), Embassy More Golden Best of Albert West (1974), CBS Story Presenteert: Albert West Op Z'n Best (1975), CBS My Dear Rose (1975), CBS Memory of Life (1976), CBS Light Music from the Netherlands (with Cees Smal, the Four City Seven + One & Pussycat) (1976), Radio Nederland Hand in Hand (1979), Philips A Part of Me (1981), CNR Hammond and West (with Albert Hammond, credited as Hammond and West) (1986), K-Tel Albert West (1986), CNR West & Friends (1988), Arcade 25 Jaar (1989), Arcade Endless Summernights (1991), Polydor Alleen Voor Jou (1995), United Talent The Future Starts Today (with the Dutch Scouts Choir) (1995), Dureco

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Important facts

Birth century
Awards
Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Also known as
Albert Westelaken

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Albert West?

Dutch singer (1949–2015)

When was Albert West born?

Albert West was born on 2 September 1949 in 's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant.

When did Albert West die?

Albert West died on 4 June 2015 in Tilburg.

What was Albert West's occupation?

Albert West was a singer, record producer, television presenter, composer and musician.

What nationality was Albert West?

Albert West was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert West

· Wikidata: Q2237295

· DBpedia: Albert West

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