Inevitably there are other people with same name. One released a few unsuccessful singles in the 1970s, one is currently a breakout star in American college football and another one sells used trucks in south-east England.
It is the latter who inspired this post. That and finding a compilation CD of the great Cuban stalwarts Los Van Van in a local charity shop in the weekend. The CD is called "La Colección Cubana" and dates from 1998. These tracks were originally released in 1984 and 1986 respectively.
"Anda, Ven Y Muévete" - Los Van Van
"Cuéntame" - Los Van Van
My namesake has asked me to mention to you that many other Vans are available, including one with a heated interior.
Excellent stuff Mr White Van Man
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you spared us Luther Vandross, but no Van McCoy?
ReplyDeleteI would add 'The Hustle' following your request but I don't want to fuel Rol's conspiracy that we are in collusion.
DeleteGood try, Ernie, but this entire narrative is complete fabrication. Being the international man of mystery that you are, you must be one of those privileged few to cross borders with impunity and without the need for bothersome items like passports.
ReplyDeleteGood tunes, though.
I never even considered the possibility that Ernie Goggins wasn't your real name.
ReplyDeleteJohn Medd knows your true given name. It begins with Ernesto and increases in additional surnames with his every retelling.
ReplyDelete(How about Van Der Graaf Generator or Sharon Van Etten btw?)
Rumbled!
DeleteThere wasn't enough room on the forecourt for all the vans being mentioned.