A couple of Europeans singing in German. One a classical singer of the 1930's and the other a big hit of 1959.
Joseph Schmidt - Today is the happiest day of my life
A Romanian Jew who unfortunately was a star in Berlin when Hitler came to power which destroyed his career and life as he died in a refugee camp in 1942. Only about 1.50 m tall he had a powerful voice
Ivo Robic - Morgen - Also available on You Tube. Robic was a Croatian singer who sang this song in German; it was translated as an English language hit 'One more sunrise' for Lesley Uggams.
Listen here.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
A KIWI QUARTET
Four songs so a Kiwi quartet in more ways than one with Howard's four being present. I've mentioned the All Blacks parody that Gerry Merito had a major hand in; I've mentioned Sea of Love, the Bluebeat but not Bill & Boyd.
I had a couple of personal links to Bill and Boyd - but things I couldn't put in a blog as they were work related. So we have today Bill & Boyd with I wanna love my life away (a Gene Pitney song) and the Howard Morrison Quartet with My old mans an All Black.
So tune up your ears for them here.
So tune up your ears for them here.
ADAM WADE
Adam Wade was the first African American to host a television game show back in 1975. Now in his 70's he had 3-4 hits, Writing on the Wall probably his best known.
A really silky voiced singer he reminds people of Johnny Mathias. Today we have for your listening pleasure 'Take good care of her' which can be heard here.
A really silky voiced singer he reminds people of Johnny Mathias. Today we have for your listening pleasure 'Take good care of her' which can be heard here.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
GRACIE AND A LINK CHANGE
Gracie Fields - Wish me Good Luck (as you wave me goodbye).
This tune was probably recorded during WW I I. Interestingly it was used as the theme in a Lotto advertisement a couple of years ago. On a trip to Europe a few years ago we went to Capri and saw the Villa where Gracie Fields used to live.
Change of system. I have decided to link to a word within the blog rather than list the whole link in future. This will mean a cleaner looking page I would guess.
Click here to listen to Gracie.
This tune was probably recorded during WW I I. Interestingly it was used as the theme in a Lotto advertisement a couple of years ago. On a trip to Europe a few years ago we went to Capri and saw the Villa where Gracie Fields used to live.
Change of system. I have decided to link to a word within the blog rather than list the whole link in future. This will mean a cleaner looking page I would guess.
Click here to listen to Gracie.
TWO KIWIS
All from about 50 years ago.
Dinah Lee - the Bluebeat Girl. Now singing in Australia.
Keil Isles - led by Herma Keil who later branched out on his own to great success. One of the stars of the TV series 'Lets Go' hosted by Peter Sinclair.
I remember going to the Farmers in Auckland to see Lonnie Donegan sing a couple of songs and autograph his records. The Keil Isles also played and while Lonnie was signing autographs a chap went up to him who was connected to the Donegan entourage and said "Hey Lonnie this backing group is really top notch" Lonnie just said 'Yeah' and carried on signing. I don't even think he was even listening. However the guy, who could have been his Manager, was clearly impressed.
Ronnie Sundin - A short bright star of the late 50's with his cover of 'Sea of Love' being much better than the American original. Backed by the incomparable (for over 50 years) Bill Sevesi, under the name of Will Jess. I am sure Bill is still going strong.
KING OF THE YUKON
Al Oster is a wonderful Canadian singer who sang songs mainly based upon the Yukon region of Canada. Here are the only two songs of his that I have 'Next Boat' and 'Midnight Sun'.
He was awarded the Order of Canada in 1999 in recognition of his tremendous contribution to Canadian heritage. Greatly underated and largely unknown outside of Canada.
Next Boat and Midnight Sun.
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