The Hunters were a Nederbeat group that originated from the Amsterdam‑based band Johnny and his Cellar Rockers. The first lineup consisted of Jan Akkerman (guitar), Sidney Wachtel (drums), Wilfred Arends (bass guitar, until 1966), later replaced by Ron Bijtelaar, and Paul Hubert (rhythm guitar). In their early years, the group focused on releasing cover versions, including “You Were on My Mind” (originally a U.S. hit by We Five) and Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man.” The band’s biggest hit was “Russian Spy and I,” written by Jan Akkerman and producer Casper Koelman. Released in May 1966, the single reached the 10th position in the Dutch Top 40 on Radio Veronica, and also peaked at number 10 in the Parool Top 20 on Hilversum 3. The record stood out for Akkerman’s virtuosic guitar work, which showed influences reminiscent of flamenco and balalaika‑style playing. The follow‑up single “Janosh” was far less successful, spending just one week at number 40 in the Dutch Top 40 in September 1966. It did not chart in the Parool Top 20.
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Russian Spy And I (1966)
The Consul Of Sidney ♫ (1965)
Strange Things Appear ♫ (1968)
I’m The King ♫ (1967)
Shovel Man ♫ (1968)
You Were On My Mind ♫ (1965)
It Ain’t Me Babe ♫ (1965)
Bury Me Beneath The Willow
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