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In the 1970s, Pussycat achieved phenomenal success both nationally and internationally, captivating audiences with their records and stage performances. With their hit Mississippi, they became the first Dutch band to reach number one in the UK. The single soared to the top in fifteen countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, South Africa, New Zealand, and Brazil, claiming the number one spot in nine of them. This remarkable success was the result of years of hard work and dedication, paving the way for even greater achievements. This book transports readers to a time when pop music was still in its adolescence, recounting the story of Pussycat: a band of down-to-earth youngsters from Limburg, Netherlands. Despite their fame, they always stayed true to themselves. Through the eyes of Lou Will, readers are offered a behind-the-scenes look at their journey. So, hop on and take a nostalgic ride through this fascinating chapter of music history.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Lou Will (Semarang, Indonesia, 1950) was the co-founder and guitarist/vocalist of Pussycat. He was in the band from its inception until its disbandment. He was married to Pussycat's lead singer Toni Will from 1972 until 1992. After his career in music, he worked in youth welfare. He still loves to make music and currently is the lead singer of the symphonic rock band Generate. Harm Peter Smilde (Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 1966) is a writer and musician. He has written: How does it feel Life with Bob Dylan (2019); Heroes of Yesteryear The Tielman Brothers and Dutch Rock 'n' Roll from 1957-1967 (2017); the literary travel book To the Russians (2012); and the interview collection That War with co-writer Rien Rouw (2010).(Book titles translated from the original Dutch.)

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