Sjoukje Lucie Smit (; born 5 May 1950), known professionally as Maggie MacNeal, is a Dutch singer. She was a member of the pop duo Mouth and MacNeal, who are best known for their 1972 million-selling record "How Do You Do", and for representing the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 1974, finishing third with the song "I See a Star". In 1980, she represented the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 1980, finishing fifth with the song "Amsterdam".
Career
Mouth & MacNeal
Born Sjoukje Lucie van 't Spijker, she would go under the name Maggie MacNeal. In 1971, she signed to Decca Records and released her debut solo single – a cover, produced by Hans van Hemert, of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong and made famous by singer Marvin Gaye.
In 1972, she teamed up with Willem Duyn, also known as Big Mouth, to form the duo known as Mouth & MacNeal, recording Pop international hits such as "How Do You Do" (1971), "Hey, You Love" (#45Canada), and "Hello-A" (1972)(#95CAN). She was with Mouth & MacNeal from 1971 to 1974 including a participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 with the song "I See a Star".http://www.rtl.nl/(/actueel/rtlboulevard/nieuws/articleview/)/components/actueel/rtlboulevard/2008/11_november/entertainment/24112008_mouth_macneil.xml
Solo career After their breakup, she formed her own group in 1975 with her husband Frans Smit (drums), Adri de Hont (guitar), Ben Vermeulen and Will de Meijer (bass guitar). In 1977, the line-up changed to Smit, Jons Pistoor, Lex Bolderdijk, and Robert Verwey (bass). She participated again in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980 where she finished in 5th place with the song Amsterdam.
MacNeal was one of the artists who recorded the song Shalom from Holland as a token of solidarity to the Israeli people, threatened by missiles from Iraq, during the first Gulf War in 1991.
In 2000, she became a member of the Dutch Divas, together with Marga Bult.
MacNeal was still touring in 2023.
Discography
Solo
Singles A-SideB-SideYearI Heard It Through the GrapevineIsolation 1971Nothing else to doI don't lay my head down1975When you're goneMother nature1975Terug naar de kustLife is going on1976Love was in your eyesDr. Brian1976Make the man love meThe letter1976BlackbirdMake the man love me1976Jij alleenHe never said his name1977Fools togetherEmpty place, empty space1977You and IIt hurts1978OohTake it easy1979NighttimeTake it easy1979AmsterdamTake it easy1980Amsterdam (sung in Dutch)Amsterdam (sung in English)1980Amsterdam (sung in English)Amsterdam (sung in French)1980Why your lady says goodbyeSail around the world 1980Be my friendWhy your lady says goodbye1980Be my lover tonightTogether 1981I've got you, you've got meWon't you tell me1983Still can't believe itOn the beat (instrumental)1983You are my hopeSay hello again1985Verloren tijdHeel verliefd1989Papa is liefHeel verliefd1989Terug naar de kustHeel gewoon1990Only loveA night in the city1997Old friendLive in my dreams1999
Long Play TitleYearWhen you're gone1976Fools together 1977Nighttime 1979Amsterdam 1980Leuk voor Later (Nice-to-have for Later)1989Leuk voor Later (remastered + bonus track)2025
Mouth & MacNeal
Albums YearTitle1971Mouth & MacNeal1972Hello and Thank You1972Mouth & MacNeal II1974Ik zie een ster (I See a Star)
Singles SingleYear"Hey, You Love"1971"How Do You Do""Hello-A"1972"You-Kou-La-Le-Lou-Pi""Bat-Te-Ring-Ram"1973"Medizinmann" (Germany-only release)"Minnie, Minnie""Do You Wanna Do It""Wie denn wo denn was denn" (Germany-only release)"I See a Star"1974"Ik zie een ster (I see a star)""Ah! l'amore""Ein gold'ner Stern (I see a star)" (Germany-only release)"We're Gonna Have a Party""L'amour au pas" (France and Belgium-only release)
References
External links Alexgitlin.com