Wanda & Joyce
Wanda & Joyce was a popular 1960s Netherlands based mother and daughter act made up of Wanda de Fretes and her mother Joyce Aubrey.
Wanda & Joyce | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Netherlands |
| Genres | Pop music |
| Years active | 1962 - 1964 |
| Labels | Fontana |
| Past members | Wanda de Fretes, Joyce Aubrey, The Rhythm Brothers |
Background
Joyce Aubrey was the ex-wife of steel guitarist George de Fretes and Wanda was their daughter.[1][2] As an act they lasted from 1962 to 1964. They sang Hawaiian and krontjong songs.[3] Originally from Indonesia, they were based in The Hague.".[4]
Prior to teaming up with her daughter, Joyce Aubrey was a singer in the Mena Moeria Minstrels and the Amboina Serenaders.[5] She also recorded as a solo artist with two singles on Fontana, "Heimwee naar Soerabaya" bw "Droomschilderij" in 1960, and "Carolina melodie" bw "Cowboy Jimmy Jo" in 1961.[6] And Wanda de Frete's had released a version of "Let's twist again" on Decca.[7]
Their first single "Ajoen Ajoen" bw "Koleh Koleh" was released on Fontana in September 1962.[8][9] It did well for them.[10] By November 1962, they had achieved a good level of popularity. Prior to that, Fontana has already released an EP with the songs "Ajoen ajoen", "Patokaän", "Rasa sajang keneh" and - "Koleh koleh".[11] Their last single was "Dayung-dayung" which came out in 1964.[12]
In later years Wanda de Fretes moved to California.[13]
During their time recording together, they released nine singles and three extended play records.[14]
Discography
| Title | Label | catalogue # | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Ajoen ajoen" / "Koleh koleh" | Fontana | TF 266 336 | 1962 |
| "Patokaän" / "Rasa sajang keneh" | Fontana | TF 266 337 | 1962 |
| "Oléh-oléh Bandung" / "Rasa sajang" | Fontana | TF 266 338 | 1963 |
| "Mari njong beramai-ramai" / "Potong padi" | Fontana | TF 266 339 | 1963 |
| "Es gibt ein Wunderland" / "Ajun, ajun" | Fontana | TF 266 394 | 1963 |
| "Hula serenade" / "Ik ken een sprookjesland" | Fontana | TF 266 403 | 1963 |
| Zwei braune Hawaiianos / Loahé | Fontana | TF 266 420 | 1963 |
| "Tari paying" / "Tari piring kaparinyo" | Fontana | TF 266 452 | 1964 |
| "Dayung-dayung" / "Timang si buyung" | Fontana | TF 266 453 | 1964 |
| Title of EP | Title | Label | catalogue # | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanda And Joyce Vol. 1 with the Rhythm Brothers | "Ajoen ajoen", "Patokaän" / "Rasa sajang keneh", "Koleh koleh" | Fontana | TE 463 269 | 1962 |
| Wanda And Joyce Vol. 2 with the Rhythm Brothers | "Oléh-oléh Bandung", "Mari njong beramai-ramai" / "Rasa sajang", "Potong" | Fontana | TE 463 270 | 1963 |
| Tari Piring Kaparinyo | Tari piring kaparinyo - Tari payung / Timang si buyung - Dayung-dayung | Fontana | TE 463 297 | 1963 |
| Title album | Title | Label | catalogue # | Year | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasar Malam | "Oléh-Oléh Bandung" "Dajung-Dajung" |
Fontana | 626 344 QL | 1967 | vinyl LP[16] |
| Vinyl Raritäten 29 | "Ajun, Ajun" "Es gibt ein Wunderland" |
0509/2004-1 | 2004 | compact disk[17] | |
| The Story of Indo Rock, Vol. 8 | "Mari Njong Beramè Ramè" | Sam Sam Music | SSM 301193 | 2013 | compact disk[18] |
| The Story of Indo Rock, Vol. 10 | "Waktu Potong Padi" | Sam Sam Music | SSM 301195 | 2013 | compact disk[19] |
References
- In Nederland gebleven: de geschiedenis van Molukkers 1951-2006 Henk Smeets, Fridus Steijlen Page 403
- AD.nl 3-7-08 Wanda in Yokohama en LA - Casper Postmaa
- Muziekencyclopedie.nl WANDA & JOYCE
- Billboard November 10, 1962 Page 53 Holland, Disk Notes
- Recollecting Resonances: Indonesian-Dutch Musical Encounters Edited by Bart Barendregt and Els Boegaerts Page 286
- NLDiscografie.nl Joyce
- 45Cat Wanda - Discography
- Muziekencyclopedie.nl Discografie Wanda & Joyce, Singles
- 45Cat Wanda And Joyce - Discography
- Ons Indisch erfgoed, zestig jaar strijd om cultuur en identiteit Lizzy van Leeuwen Page 83
- Billboard November 10, 1962 Page 53 Holland, Disk Notes
- 45Cat Wanda And Joyce - Discography
- Pedalpro.co.uk Jan Visser awarded at the CISGF 2010 by Jan Visser and Digby Hardy
- Story of Indo Rock Wanda
- NLDiscografie.nl Wanda & Joyce
- Discogs Various – Pasar Malam
- Last FM Various Artists, Vinyl Raritäten 29
- Sam Sam Music Collection CD's The Story of Indo Rock, Vol. 8 - Various Artists
- Sam Sam Music Collection CD's The Story Of Indo Rock Vol. 10 - Various Artists