Music Career
In 1945 De Corte became a professional musician. Initially he played at dance schools and parties and so on, but soon afterwards he began to make radio and stage appearances. Over the years, he collaborated with many other famous performers, including Louis van Dijk, Albert Mol and Rita Reys.
Although he did other work too, De Corte is best known for his songs, such as Ik zou wel eens willen weten. It is estimated he wrote over 3,000 songs, some poetic and sad, others funny.
De Corte died on 16 February 1996 in Eindhoven.
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