Description
Hildegard Knef: Die Großen Erfolge / LP
SLK 16 279-P
Product Details:
- Label: Decca – SLK 16 279-P
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Country: Germany
- Released: February 1964
- Genre: Pop
Overview
Die Großen Erfolge is a compilation album by renowned German singer and actress Hildegard Knef, showcasing some of her greatest hits from the 1950s and early 1960s. This LP, released by Decca in 1964, features a mix of German and English-language songs, including popular tunes from the worlds of pop, chanson, and musical theatre. Knef’s smoky voice and emotionally charged delivery shine through in tracks like "Ich Hab Noch Einen Koffer In Berlin" and "Macky-Messer," offering a timeless blend of sophisticated storytelling and captivating melodies.
The album covers a diverse range of styles, from the jazzy "Fever" to the dramatic "Seeräuberjenny" from Die Dreigroschenoper (The Threepenny Opera), all of which highlight Knef's versatility as an artist. Backed by Gert Wilden und Sein Orchester, the album features standout arrangements and orchestrations, enhancing the emotional depth of each song.
This compilation is a wonderful introduction to Hildegard Knef’s iconic voice and her contribution to German pop music during the 1960s, capturing her ability to evoke a wide spectrum of emotions, from longing and sorrow to defiance and joy.
Track Listing
Side 1:
- Wo Einmal Nichts War
- Eins Und Eins, Das Macht Zwei
- Macky-Messer (from Die Dreigroschenoper)
- Seeräuberjenny (from Die Dreigroschenoper)
- Fever (English Version)
- Heimweh Nach Dem Kurfürstendamm
- Ich Hab Noch Einen Koffer In Berlin
Side 2:
- Es War Beim Bal Paré
- Er War Nie Ein Kavalier
- Er Hieß Nicht Von Oertzen
- Das Lied Vom Leierkastenmann
- ... Und Der Mann Mit Der Harmonika
- Die Welt War Jung
- So Hat Alles Seinen Sinn
- Aber Schön War Es Doch
Key Credits
Performer:
- Hildegard Knef
Orchestra:
- Gert Wilden und Sein Orchester
Conductor:
- Heinz Kiessling
Writers:
- Niessen, Brecht, Weill, Davenport, Cooley, and more
Box #151
