The amazing singer from Dutch band Shocking Blue died this last weekend. I've been totally immersed listening to records by Shocking Blue and precursor band The Motions for the last 2-3 weeks, so the news is particularly sad. Mariska and songwriter/guitarist Robbie van Leeuwen are both very underappreciated outside of the Netherlands, mostly known for a couple of radio hits. They had many many fine tracks across many albums, however, and the catalog is something to be proud of. I wish Mariska could've heard the version of "Send Me a Postcard" the Mood Swings have been working up.