Josephine Leemans-Verbustel (born 13 August 1927 in
Mechelen
Mechelen (; french: Malines ; traditional English name: MechlinMechelen has been known in English as ''Mechlin'', from where the adjective ''Mechlinian'' is derived. This name may still be used, especially in a traditional or historical contex ...
,
Belgium), better known as Jo Leemans, is a Belgian singer who was given the nickname "The Flemish Doris Day" in the 1950s.
She had multiple number 1 hits in the national hit parade including "
Que Sera Sera", a Dutch cover of the song by
Doris Day
Doris Day (born Doris Mary Kappelhoff; April 3, 1922 – May 13, 2019) was an American actress, singer, and activist. She began her career as a big band singer in 1939, achieving commercial success in 1945 with two No. 1 recordings, " Sent ...
, only one month after the original.
Asides from being a singer, she also had a career as a TV and radio host.
Sources
Jo Leemansat the Belgian pop and rock archive
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Dutch Wikipedia page on Jo Leemans
1927 births
Living people
Belgian women singers
Musicians from Mechelen
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