Maggie MacNeal - Amsterdam Amsterdam Nur Hier Bin Ich Zuhaus

Review by Nick Murdaca

Amsterdam Amsterdam Nur Hier Bin Ich Zuhaus: A Forgotten Gem That Punches Hard Alright, let’s cut the crap—this album slaps. Maggie MacNeal’s Amsterdam Amsterdam Nur Hier Bin Ich Zuhaus isn’t just another pop record from 1980; it’s a raw, emotional gut-punch wrapped in chanson vibes. Released under WEA in Germany, this sucker hits different because it doesn’t try too hard to be perfect. It’s messy, heartfelt, and real. And honestly? That’s what makes it stick. The title track, “Amsterdam, Amsterdam (Nur Hier Bin Ich Zuhaus),” is where the magic happens. This song grabs you by the collar and screams, “Listen up!” The lyrics are dripping with nostalgia and longing, like someone trying to explain why they can’t leave their broken hometown behind. You feel every word. Produced by Peter van Asten, the arrangement has this haunting vibe that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. By the time the chorus kicks in, you’re already hooked. Screw subtlety—it’s bold, unapologetic, and unforgettable. Then there’s the English version of “Amsterdam.” Same tune, but man, does it hit differently. If the German version feels like a love letter to the city, the English one is more like a drunken confession at 3 AM. It’s rawer, grittier, almost as if Maggie was holding back in the original and finally lets loose here. Credit goes to writers A. Alberts, F. Smit, R. Verwey, and S. Smit—they nailed the duality of these tracks. One minute you’re swaying to the melody, the next you’re wondering why your chest hurts so bad. And hey, props to whoever PF is for mastering this beast. The sound quality holds up even today, which is wild considering how many albums from the '80s sound like they were recorded inside a tin can. So yeah, this album might not have blown up globally, but maybe that’s the point. It’s not about fame or flashy production—it’s about telling a damn good story. Listening to it now feels like finding an old photograph in the attic. It’s faded, sure, but the emotions still jump out at you. Here’s the kicker though: Maggie MacNeal wasn’t even Dutch. She sang about Amsterdam like it was her soul’s resting place, but she was singing to us, the listeners, daring us to find our own version of home. Weird flex, but I respect it.

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Artist: Maggie MacNeal
Album: Amsterdam Amsterdam Nur Hier Bin Ich Zuhaus

Germany

Chanson

1980

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Amsterdam (Englische Originalversion)	2:30
Amsterdam, Amsterdam (Nur Hier Bin Ich Zuhaus)	2:30

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Catalog Numbers

WEA 18 217

Labels

WEA

Listen online

écouter en ligne
online luisteren
kuunnella verkossa
ouvir online
lytte på nettet
lyssna på nätet
escuchar en línea
online anhören
ascolta in linea

Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single

Companies

Role	Company
Made By	WEA Musik GmbH
Phonographic Copyright (p)	WEA Musik GmbH
Mastered At	Tonstudio Pfanz
Published By	Musik Unserer Zeit Verlag

Credits

Role	Credit
Mastered By	PF
Producer	Peter van Asten
Written-By	A. Alberts, F. Smit, R. Verwey, S. Smit

Notes

Made in Germany.
℗ 1980 Wea Musik GmbH
A: Musik unserer Zeit Verlag / Francis, Day and Hunter
B: Warner Bros. Music Holland / E.M.I. Publishing Holland
Holländischer Eurovisionsbeitrag 1980.
A: Deutsche Originalversion

Barcodes

Rights Society: GEMA
Label Code: LC 4281
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): WEA - 17596-A 18217-A PF
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): WEA 18216-B 17596-B2 18217-B2 PF
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 18217-A
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 18217-B
Price Code: Ⓝ
Other (Print date, on sleeve front): Apr. 80

About Maggie MacNeal

Dutch singer born 5 May 1950 in Tilburg, The Netherlands as Sjoukje Lucie van t Spijker. Married to for 33 years until his death in June 2005.

Real Name

Sjoukje van 't Spijker

Name Vars

Maggie Mac Neal
Maggie MacNeil
Maggie Mc Neal
Maggie Mc.Neal
Maggie McNeal
Maggie McNeall
Þ®üûÞ¯Ëüë

Aliases

Sjoukje van 't Spijker
Sjoukje Smit

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Maggie MacNeal’s 1980 album *Amsterdam Amsterdam Nur Hier Bin Ich Zuhaus* blends German pop with a chanson vibe. It’s like a musical postcard from Germany! The album features multiple versions of the song "Amsterdam," including an English original. Fun fact—Peter van Asten produced it, and PF mastered it. The track was penned by a team of writers: A. Alberts, F. Smit, R. Verwey, and S. Smit. Definitely a collaborative labor of love!

Comments

tranle0206

2025-03-10

I don 't get what she sings but nice melody ! Greetings from Switzerland Gstaad

gamerclubpr

2025-03-10

Mooiste stad uit Nederland ik woon nu zelf in leiden maar ben van plan om naar Amsterdam te verhuizen

kaharot

2025-03-09

this song gets me so much though I can 't get a single word ! hugs from Switzerland !

andreybogomazov2019

2025-03-09

je kan niet zeggen dat Amsterdam onofficiële volksliederen heeft want dat vind ik onrespectvol is en ik vind de Volksliederen van Amsterdam vind ik beter en mooier om te luisteren dan van Hagenezen om mijn mening te geven