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CD BROADCAST 011 An age of plentitude for many of the German people, who had suffered miserably after the First World War. After the disaster of the market crash, the massive inflation and the complete breakdown of the German infrastructure, this period of German history began to show a little affluence. Working class people now had jobs and where able to buy food and consumer items. The programs that the NDSAP had initiated in the Reichstag were beginning to show signs of recovery for the long suffering working class: money, the power to buy and consume. The music on this CD reflects the affluent times of the mid to late thirties. All Original Materials Copyright © 2005,
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| DEUTSCHLAND DIE REICHLICHEN JAHRE 01. Komm Zuruck (Nimm Mich Mit) - January 1939 Billy Bartholomew u.s. Tanzorchester Born: Oct. 1, 1901, London. Died: Jan. 19, 1972, London, England, UK Bartholomew had played, as a sideman, in England, Scotland and France before coming to Germany in 1924. There he first joined the Eric Borchard band (playing in Hamburg, and Berlin). In 1925, he played in the Julian Fuhs Orchestra, (then resident at the Eden hotel, Berlin). In October 1927, he created his first band (the " Eden Five "). In 1928, "Billy Bartholomew and his Delphians " played at the opening of the Delphi Palast, and frequently played there in later years. He also played at such restaurants as Moka Efti, and the Atlantis among others), besides also recording. Here's a photo of Billy Bartholomew Orchestra. In 1939, he returned to England. After WW II ended, Bartholomew found work as a Musical-Clown type of Entertainer 02. An einem Tag im Frühling - Ufa Tanzorchester (a.d. 'Viktor und Viktoria') 1933 Renate Müller Born: 1907 Died: 1937 Born in Munich. Perfect Saxon type, blonde hair; blue eyes. Famous in Germany on stage and screen. Close friend of Marlene Dietrich. British talkie successes, "Sunshine Susie" and "Marry Me." Is to make three British films every year. The above mentioned films seem to be the only ones she made in Britain. They were both hits but she was soon back to Berlin. Officially, she died from epilepsy. Unofficially, she killed herself when the Nazis tried to break up her romance with a Jew. 03. Es Leuchten Die Sterne - Gesang Ralph. Maria Siegel - Berlin. May 2nd 1938 Eugen Wolff Tanzorchester Born:19.2.1901/Hamm (Westfalen). Died: 7.11.1961/Berlin. Wolff, who had already learned violin as a child, growing up in Antwerp. There, and in Bochum he studied music. In the twenties he created his own band, travelling Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands. In Berlin he played with his band from 1935 until 1937 at The Eden Hotel and The Hotel Esplanade. Since 1935 he had numerous record hits and film appearances. During the war Wolff undertook concert tours in the context of the special services. In 1945 he was caught in the Soviet war zone, where he led a camp orchestra. In 1950 he created a new orchestra, when he again broadcasted and recorded and, together with his wife, singer Marlene Mathan, undertook tours. 04.Woschend-Fox - Gesang Humoresk Melodios – 1935 James Kok Orchester Born: Jan. 26, 1902. Czernowitz, Bukovina. Died: Oct. 18, 1976, Berlin, Germany James Kok, Roumanian by birth, emigrated to Germany in the late 1920's, where in 1929 he organized a small band which he later enlarged to 15 pieces (with Fritz Schulze: Piano, Erhard Bauschke: Clarinet, with Kurt himself doing sax fills and some "Scat" singing.). It was one of the 'hottest' Big Bands then playing in Germany. Listen to the band playing "Jungle Jazz", and also "Tigers", recorded Jan. 1935. Here's a photo of Kok's Orchestra. His great inspiration was the Casa Loma Orchestra. Kok became unpopular with the Nazi authorities for several reasons. One, in 1935, he publicly expressed sympathy for the music of England's Jack Hylton Orchestra, and then because they 'discovered' his "Half-Jewish" origin. Kok, although very popular in Germany, fled to England in 1935, survived the war and lived later in Switzerland. When he left Germany, he handed the baton over to Erhard Bauschke who continued to record but with less effect until 1942. 05. Fatalita - Bandoneon Walter Porschmann, Fred Dompke - 5. Oktober. 1938 Robert Gaden u.s. Orchester Robert Gaden, a sophisticated violinist who, in the 1930s, led dance orchestras that became famous for their elegant style. He preferred playing the Argentine Tango and even recorded (Elektrola) as the Robert Gaden Tango-Orchester. Still, he did record all manner of Jazz compositions, Film music, and waltzes as Robert Gaden Tanzorchester 06. Fur Wen Macht Eine Frau Sich Schon - Mit Die Mertopolvokalisten Hans Söhnker Born: 11 October 1903 in Kiel. Died: 20 April 1981 in Berlin He made is debut in 1922 Kieler schauspielhaus but because of a problem with his vocal chords retired temporarly, until he recovered. After successful appearances in Baden-Baden ,Danzig, Chemnitz and Bremen followed. Finally Söhnker was discovered 1933 by Viktor Janson for the Ufa. Söhnker played now among other things in the films each woman has a secret (1934), the sample husband (1937), woman after measure (1940), a man with principles (1943) and the angel with the string play (1944). During the time of the "Third Reich" Söhnker in co-operation with other film people hid again and again Jews from the Nazis, whereby he arrived several times at the black list of the Gestapo. In 1968 Söhnker was appointed the state actor. 1973 it with the Order of Merit and 1977 were distinguished with the film volume in gold for its life's work. 07. In Deinen Armen (Tango) - Mit Hans Bund Orchester – 1939 Wilfried Sommer (Currently no biography on this artist) 08. Wir Wollen Freunde Sein Für's Ganze Leben – 1934 Eric Helgar Born 1910 – Died 1992 The actor and singer Eric Helgar a film career because of his popularity as a youthful radio singer. He made his film debut in 1933 with "Was Frauen träumen", one year later he impersonated the leading role in "Der Springer von Pontresina" (34) and landed a big hit with the song "Wir wollen Freunde sein für's ganze Leben". Till the end of war other films followed like "Gauner im Frack" (37), "Friedemann Bach" (41) and "Romanze in Moll" (43). Beside his activity as an actor he lent his voice to vocal less talented actors like Karl Schönböck in the movie "Der Blaufuchs" (38). His last cinematical work was "Die Lady" (64). 09. Eine Braut In Schanghai (a.d. Film 'Premiere') - Gesang Paul Dorn – 1937 Erhard Bauschke u.s. Orchester Born: Sept. 27th 1912, Breslau. Died: Oct. 10th 1945, Frankfurt am Main Erhard Bauschke began his professional career in the early 1930s, in and around the Breslau to Berlin areas. He took over leadership of the Orchester James Kok in 1935, after James Kok was forced to leave. After the dissolution of this orchestra, he, together with some former members, formed his own orchestra, for a residency in the 'Moka Efti Stadtmitte'. At the start of of 1940, due to the war obligations of the musicians, the orchestra had to be dissolved, and the name existed only as a (studio) recording orchestra. After the war Bauschke played in the Frankfurt/Main area, where he later suffered a fatal accident after an appearance. Recorded many times in the years 1936-1942. 10. Heute Nacht Bin Ich Auf Alles Gefasst - Mit Hilde Korbe – 1938 Hans Carste Tanzorchester (Currently no biography on this artist) 11. In Einer Nacht Im Mai - Mit Oscar Joost Orchester & Hanele Frank Schuricke Terzett (Currently no biography on this artist) 12. Das Ist Berlin - Gesang Metropol-Vokalisten - Februar 5th 1938 Joe Bund u.s. Orchester Joe Bund a citizen of the Berlin dance music scene of the 30's. He was given the position "Hauskapellmeister” for many years at The Hotel Adlon, on that splendid Berlin boulevard "Unter Dem Linden" near the Brandenburger gate, world known beyond the borders of Germany. This position was the envy of his musicial colleagues. 13. Langst Ist Er - Bei Zärtlicher Musik, Da Kann Man Herlich Träumen - Juni 7th 1935 Greta Keller (Currently no biography on this artist) 14. In Einer Kleinen Stadt - Mit Stimmhafts Metropol - Berlin. August 1935 Ludwig Rüth Orchester Ludwig Rüth Born:1889 Died: 1941 His orchestra was heard at the legendary premiere of Kurt Weill's and Berthold Brecht's "Drei Groschen Opera". Rüth left Germany in 1937 to protect his wife who was of Jewish ancestry. He then recorded under the name of Lewis Ruth. 15. Es Hat Keinen Zweck Mit Der Liebe - Mit Michael Jary Orchester – 1939 Evelyn Künneke Born: 15 December 1921 Died: 28. April 2001 in Berlin She became the last survivor of the "Lili Marleen" generation. The daughter of the Operettenkoenigs Eduard Künneke had her first large success already in the year 1942 with "Sing Nachtigall Sing" ( Wolfgang the Borchert favourite song). Into the 1970’s Evelyn Künneke celebrated a large comeback in the sphere of activity of Rainer Werner Fassbinder und Rosa von Praunheim. She became popular in the cafes of Berlin, with the older generation, as a Chansonsängerin. Evelyn Kuenneke died on 28 April 2001 at the age of 79 years at cancer of the lungs in its hometown Berlin. |
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