Humphrey Campbell (born 26 February 1958) is a Dutch singer and record producer of Surinamese descent, known for his participation in the 1992

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Early career

Campbell moved to the Netherlands in 1973 before Suriname's independence in 1975 and later studied and taught at the Hilversum Conservatorium. He gained experience in musical theatre, working with singers such as

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and

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Eurovision Song Contest

Campbell took part in the Dutch Eurovision selection in 1992, when his song ''

Wijs me de weg The Netherlands returned at the Eurovision Song Contest at the Eurovision Song Contest 1992, after withdrawing from the 1991 contest. Their entry was Humphrey Campbell with the song "Wijs me de weg" after he won the Dutch national final, Natio ...

'' (English version; ''Open your eyes'') was chosen from 12 entrants as the country's representative in the 37th

, held in

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, Sweden on 9 May. Performing last of the 23 entrants and joined on stage by brothers Carlo and Ben, Campbell finished the evening in ninth place. Campbell's backing singers in Malmö included

Ruth Jacott Ruth Jacott (born 2 September 1960) is a Surinamese-Dutch singer. Jacott transitioned from musical theatre to popular music in 1993, when she represented the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 1993. Her song, "Vrede" (Peace), was one of ...

; the following year Campbell would return the favour by appearing as a backing singer when Jacott represented the Netherlands in the

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. Campbell and Jacott would subsequently become a couple till 2011.

Later career

Following his Eurovision appearances, Campbell concentrated on his career as a producer, although in 1997, under the name of CC Campbell with brothers Carlo and Charles, he released an album, ''Souls in Harmony''. This was not successful, and he returned to producing. Campbell has worked with artists such as Judith Jobse and Rob de Nijs, as well as continuing to work with Jacott.Muziek Centrum Nederland biography
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References

External links

1992 at Dingadong.nl (Dutch)
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Campbell, Humphrey 1958 births Living people 20th-century Dutch male singers Eurovision Song Contest entrants for the Netherlands Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 1992 Surinamese emigrants to the Netherlands 20th-century Surinamese male singers Nationaal Songfestival contestants