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Wikipedia article"'De Kleine Man'" (translation: 'The Little Man') is a 1929 Dutch-language protest song, written by Jacques van Tol and first recorded by Louis Davids. During Davids' lifetime it was considered his signature song. HistoryVan Tol wrote the song for the revue 'Lach en Vergeet' (1929) by Dutch comedian and singer Louis Davids. The song describes how odd and unfair it is that some people are so rich, while others are poor. It also criticizes funding for unemployed people and how politicians yell at each other and spent millions on military defense, while the average little man has to pay for all this. The original lyrics make reference to U.S. boxer Jack Dempsey who is criticized for earning millions by just having himself pound to pulp, not to mention his opponent. Cover versionsIn 1930 the song was parodied by Kees Pruis as 'De Kleine Vrouw' ('The Little Woman'). Davids spoofed his own song later as 'De Kleine Hond' ('The Little Dog'). During the Second World War, songwriter Jacques Van Tol joined the NSB party and recorded an antisemitic version of the song for the propagandistic radio programme 'Zondagmiddagcabaret van Paulus de Ruiter' (1940-1944). Other artists who have covered 'De Kleine Man' include Fien de la Mar (1930), Willy Derby (1930), Jetty Pearl (1941), Wim Sonneveld (1959), Henk Elsink (1969), Andr van Duin (1970), Wim De Craene (1973) and Harry Slinger. SourcesCategory:Dutch pop songs Category:Dutch-language songs Category:Louis Davids songs Category:Songs about labor Category:Songs about politicians Category:Songs about poverty Category:Protest songs Category:1929 songs Category:1929 singles Category:Songs about boxers Category:Cultural depictions of Jack Dempsey | |
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