Gerard Jan Joling (born 29 April 1960 in Alkmaar) is a Dutch singer and television presenter. Known for his high tenor voice, he rose to fame in the late 80's and released a string of singles including "Ticket to the Tropics", "Love is in your Eyes", and his biggest hit, "No more boleros", a song that reached the top 10 in several countries in mainland Europe. He also achieved success in Asia and received more than 20 gold and platinum records.
Joling & Gordon Over de Vloer is a television program Gerard Joling made with singer Gordon in 2005. There are 3 seasons of the series which contained the twosome during work and having a laugh.
In 2007 he was the host of Sterren dansen op het ijs and So You Wanna Be a Popstar for the television channel SBS 6. 2007 was also the year that sparked Joling's renewed success, with two number 1 songs, a number 1 album, and 11 gold and platinum awards.
In 2008 Joling became team captain on the Dutch TV show Wie ben ik? ("Who am I?"), in which the team captains, together with both two guests, have to guess who they are, based on hints and questions they can ask. The other team captain is Patty Brard.
Joling was scheduled to represent The Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow as a member of De Toppers but in Autumn 2008 he broke both his arm in a skiing accident. Gerard was replaced in The Toppers with Jeroen van der Boom. In December 2009, De Toppers manager Benno de Leeuw announced in Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf that Gerard Joling and Gordon are to rejoin the group, turning the trio into a foursome once more.
Gerard Joling - Greatest Hits
Discography
ALBUMS:(certifications apply to record sales in The Netherlands)
1985 "Love is in your eyes" (WEA/Warner music Holland) Awarded with Gold & Platinum.
1986 "Sea of love" (WEA/Warner music Holland)
1987 "Heart To Heart" (Mercury records Holland)
1988 "The best of Steven Gerard Joling" (Arcade records Holland)
1989 "No more bolero's" (Mercury Holland)Awarded with Gold & 2 x Platinum.
1990 "Corazon" (Mercury Holland) Awarded with Gold
1991 "The very best of Steven Gerard Joling" (Arcade diamond star collection)
1991 "Memory Lane" (Mercury Holland) Awarded with Gold
1992 "Eye To Eye" (Mercury Holland)
1994 "Eternal Love" (Bunny Music)
1995 "The Collection 1985-1995" (Mercury Holland)
1995 "Heel even anders" (Bunny Music)
1996 "A Magic Christmas" (Bunny Music)
1997 "Nightlife" (Bunny Music)
2001 "Only the strong survive"
2004 "Nostalgia"
2007 "Maak me gek" (NRGY music) Awarded with Gold
2008 "Bloedheet" (NRGY music) Awarded with Gold
2010 "Goud - 25 jaar Steven Gerard Joling" (NRGY music) Awarded with Gold
2011 "Gewoon Gerard" (NRGY music) Awarded with Gold
2013 Ik ook van jou (Vosound Records)
2016 Lieveling (NRGY music)
SINGLES:
1985 "Love is in your eyes" (WEA/Warner music Holland)
1986 "Ticket to the tropics" (WEA/Warner music Holland)Awarded with Gold & Platinum (#1 Hit NL)
1986 "Everybody needs a little rain (Duet Randy Crawford" (WEA/Warner music Holland)
1986 "Reach" (WEA/Warner music Holland)
1986 "Spanish heart" (WEA/Warner music Holland)
1987 "Midnight to midnight" (Philips Holland)
1987 "Chain of love" (Mercury records)
1987 "In this world" (Mercury records)
1987 "Chain of love" (Mercury records)
1988 "Read my lips" (Mercury records)
1988 "Shangri-La" (Mercury records)(Eurovision song contest Dutch entry)
