Hendrik Johannes Cruijff (25 April 1947 – 24 March 2016), commonly known as Johan Cruyff, was a Dutch professional football player and manager. Regarded as one of the greatest players in history and as the greatest Dutch footballer ever, he won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1971, 1973, and 1974. Cruyff was a proponent of the football philosophy known as Total Football developed by Rinus Michels, which Cruyff also employed as a manager. Because of the far reaching impact of his playing style and his coaching ideas, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern football. For his achievements as a manager, he is also viewed as one of the greatest managers of all time.
He also released a single in 1969 called Oei Oei Oei (Dat Was Me Weer Een Loei). It is the only song the football star ever released, and it was written by Peter Koelewijn.
An approximate translation of the title is "Oh, oh, oh, yet another blow". It is about going to see a cousin first lose a boxing match, then going with him to the pub where he gets short-changed, and finally accompanying him home where he is confronted by his angry wife.
Links to Peel[]
Peel played his only single, Oei Oei Oei (Dat Was Me Weer Een Loei) in the early 90's on his radio programmes. The song came from the Bend It! 91 football compilation album, which Peel played tracks from on his shows.
Shows Played[]
- 07 December 1991: Oei-Oei-Oei-Fantastico Cruyff Barcelona (CD - Bend It '91) Exotica
- 1993
- 06 April 1993 (John Peel Is Jakki Brambles): Oei-Oei-Oei-Fantastico Cruyff Barcelona (CD - Bend It '91) Exotica