Nicky van der Gijp Pokes Fun at Father’s Pop Career
Former Dutch International’s Son Teases Him About ’90s Hit
Football analysts turned TV personalities, Nicky van der Gijp and his father René van der Gijp, have an on-air dynamic that’s as humorous as it is insightful. The younger van der Gijp recently took a jab at his father’s brief pop career during an episode of The Orange Winter, hosted by Helene Hendriks.
‘Give Me Hope Jomanda’ Gemini Moment
In case you missed it, René van der Gijp, the former right winger for the Dutch national team, released a cover of ‘Give Me Hope Joanna’ under the name Jomanda in the ’90s. The song became an instant hit, reaching the Dutch Top 40 and even making waves internationally.
I think he’ll kill me if he hears this. He thinks it’s terrible.– Nicky van der Gijp
When the song was played on The Orange Winter, Nicky couldn’t help but laugh at his dad’s expense. “Every time we go on holiday, I put this on,” he joked. “He once wrote an entire album, which we were able to buy from Marktplaats somewhere. Mario Been is on it, Ruud Gullit too, I think. It can no longer be found anywhere, except for this song,” he said, referencing ‘Give me hope Jomanda.’
Defensive Midfielder’s Disastrous Disco Days
René van der Gijp’s football career spanned over two decades, but his music career was far shorter. Nicky reminded viewers that his father’s pop fame came during a trying time for the former player, quoting, “It was somewhere in the very dark days after his football career. I always enjoy putting this on.”
FAQs: René van der Gijp’s Pop Career
- What was René van der Gijp’s stage name? Jomanda
- What song did he cover? Give Me Hope Joanna
- Who else appeared on the album? Mario Been and Ruud Gullit
Pro Tip: Don’t Underestimate Footballers’ Side Hustles
While René van der Gijp’s pop career was short-lived, he’s not the first footballer to dip his toes into the music industry. Players like David James have also tried their hand at music.
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