I was with my Dad in Berlin in late 60's early 70's. He was with Philips of Netherlands and was making videos for their record label using new technology, way before MTV. I remember seeing Hildegarde Knef in studio, she brought her daughter with her who was about 6 at time. She sang Happy Birthday to someone in her crew. Till this day I remember that, I can't even remember the video. She sang it so unique, never heard anything like it. I was about 12 at the time. I didn't understand a word in German but I loved to hear her just talk. She could make even German sound nice!
@andreastucholsky8459 жыл бұрын
abfabinri German sounds GREAT and nice - why the EVEN :-)
@tomduggan515 жыл бұрын
abfabinri Many thanks for sharing this wonderful story! A priceless memory! What a treat to see and hear the most beautiful girl in the whole world-an absolute treasure to behold. Every best wish to you and thanks again.
@paulpeterson43203 жыл бұрын
FABULOUS STORY
@timothylegg3 жыл бұрын
@@andreastucholsky845 I think he's possible heard more of the dialect spoken in bars and pubs.
@timothysdog61303 жыл бұрын
That's so awesome
@jmrodas97 жыл бұрын
She sings with a deep voice but she has depth and feeling and transmits both. Nice to hear her sing.
@beatewester4777 Жыл бұрын
O wie wunderbar. Es ist Sonntagmorgen. Beginnender Herbst bei schönem, trockenen Wetter. Und dann das Lied. Hildegard. YEAH! Herzlichen Dank, Fritz einen 😘😘😘Und dass der Text dabei ist, ist Luxus 😃
@laslaka5 жыл бұрын
Elle avait du chic et du chien, le sens du tempo, une voix suave, sensuelle et rocailleuse à la fois. Cette voix et ce caractère de battante, et cette force intérieure Quel plaisir de l'écouter encore et encore. Merci Hildegard!
@oisindurkin11 жыл бұрын
smoky and distinctive. she was lucky to get out of hollywood. they would not have let her do this. thanks from ireland. x
@Marlene55M13 жыл бұрын
Ich liebe ihre minimalistische Art. Ganz wunderbar, danke für den Upload! :-)
@jaccusefashion11 жыл бұрын
Hilde is a Genius, Hollywood would have destroyed her...Hildegarde got to remain true to who she was and what she was...was STYLE, Artistry.....INTEGRITY and a good friend to those who were in her life VIVA KNEF!
@tomduggan516 жыл бұрын
Fritz Vielen dank fur diese video-what an absolutely sublime performance- there cannot be a better version of this song from anyone. Beautiful girl, beautiful voice.
@Mandeley10010 жыл бұрын
Astonishing! She takes a comparatively mundane song and transforms it into something sublimely memorable. Miss Knef was a true survivor as anyone aware of her wartime experiences and subsequent battles with ill health can confirm. A remarkable artiste and an equally remarkable woman.
@almightyshux30310 жыл бұрын
"comparatively mundane song" .......and that's why i thumbed you down.
@Mandeley10010 жыл бұрын
Almighty Shux That's ok.Some people like Bacharach & David and some people don't. Thank goodness we don't all like the same things. The world would be a much duller place.
@timharding94396 жыл бұрын
Mundane song! this is one of the greatest songs ever written. I think she kind of slaughters it too.
@patcharisma5 жыл бұрын
Einfach nur grossartig!
@paulpeterson43203 жыл бұрын
My God!! Where have I been I love this!!!
@timothysdog61303 жыл бұрын
So beautiful and tingling
@robotronicsroboticaeducaci2183 жыл бұрын
The best singer I ve Seen in my life.
@rolanddepous21487 жыл бұрын
GEWELDIG HILDEGARD JE WAS EEN WERELDSTER OOK IN 2020 NOG GOUD WUNDERBAR GRAZIE
@Lieberknecht-pu9oy8 ай бұрын
Generation of my mother. I Love her also ich schätze Sie sehr bis heute.
@mkranz29367 жыл бұрын
i'm in love with this Neff/Knef...
@Rudipolt12 жыл бұрын
Fine Song, Hilde! Aloha from Hawaii!
@65wiseman2 жыл бұрын
Unusually compelling -
@almightyshux30310 жыл бұрын
I just discovered this song on the "Hildegard Knef & Orchester Kurt Edelhagen - Knef Concert (1968)" recording while riding the train. Let's just say I had it on loop for at least an hour :) In comparison you can tell in this version she's been singing it for a year. I knew there was something Bacharach-esque about it and it was really interesting to get home and see how huge this song was. With all the covers by some of the biggest names out there, Ella, Dione, Aretha, Dusty in MY opinion...Hilde owns it, she really brings it home. Please check out the version I mentioned, it's quite different from this and has lovely nuances of innocence and sincerity that really brings it home. I'm now a fan.
@midianholic12 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@Lieberknecht-pu9oy8 ай бұрын
Hilde danke !!!!
@chuckpeterson32623 ай бұрын
Who in the hell is backing her up on this? They are perfection!!
@Lieberknecht-pu9oy8 ай бұрын
Hilfe danke !!
@redmolly11 жыл бұрын
hi iarla baby SORRY for Hollywood to let her go. Maybe she would have changed it and less studios had to close...
@65wiseman Жыл бұрын
She sounds like Marlene Dietrich.
@susannesperre95735 жыл бұрын
@ AA Traurig...
@ritareinecker79904 жыл бұрын
She was my father's girlfriend in 1957. He took me with him to Berlin when we stayed with her. She didn't like the fact that my father brought me with him and she sure let me feel it. I did not like her.