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Heddy Lester

Name:Heddy Affolter
Born:18-6-1950
Deceased 29-1-2023
Nationality:Dutch
   
National Finals:Nationaal Songfestival 1977
ESC Entries:De mallemolen
   
Website:Facebook

Biography

Heddy Lester is a Dutch singer and actress. Lester’s professional career started with Gert Balke as the duo April Shower, who had a minor hit with “Railroad Song” in 1971. Her father ran a restaurant in Amsterdam, where she met singer Ramses Shaffy, with whom she started touring. Lester launched her solo career in 1974, and released the single ” Friend of mine”. 
Since her Eurovision appearance, Lester has worked steadily in a variety of both musical and dramatic stage roles. 
Heddy Lester passed away in January 2023.

Entries

Country:The Netherlands
Year:1977
Language:Dutch
   
Artist:Heddy Lester
Song:De mallemolen
Lyrics:Wim Hogenkamp
Composer(s):Frank Affolter
Conductor:Harry van Hoof
   
Backings:Wanda Stellaard
Laetitia Dekker
Carmen Affolter 
Results 
Points:35
Position:12
Running order:3