A magnetic charismatic actor and a very handsome man. Although Conrad was German, he was a true patriot to this country and to the war effort of fighting against the Nazis. He was gone far too soon from an early death.
+rudicantfail2 I looked for this knowing it was a Terry Wogan "hit" back in the old days. He also promoted another song written, produced and recorded by a Yorkshire singer in the 1970's I believe. The guy had his own recording studio in his house and as well as singing the song he also played all the instruments. The only thing I can remember is a line which included the words "mushy peas" whilst mentioning what was on his plate for Sunday lunch. Basically he was singing about his life being in a rut and he was never going to be in a position to get out of it. I bought the record but now can't locate it. Do you have any idea what it was called and how I can hear it again? Thanks.
I very much want to think that his last day - an April afternoon in Hollywood, a kinder, gentler Hollywood 😘 having fun in those hours playing golf with friends, yes that it was a good day to die. It was too soon. But what a life. Happy trails, Conrad.
Indeed. Like Bing Crosby in 1977, he passed away on a golf course. Bing died suddenly in Spain & Conrad died on the golf course at the Riveria Country Club in Los Angles in 1943.
Just started researching Conrad Veidt, and of course there's a lot about him I never knew, including this recording. His life story is fascinating, but of course that means there was a lot of pain and adversity in it. He kept struggling through, apparently. Thanks for uploading!
One of the things I admire most about Veidt was that whenever he was faced with a form in Germany which asked for his race, he always wrote 'Juden', even though he wasn't Jewish. His third wife was Jewish, and he did it out of solidarity for her. He also starred in the first two 'Gay Rights' movies 'Different from the Others' (1919) and its 1926 remake, even though he wasn't gay. The death squads were on their way to get him when he escaped from Berlin. A great actor completely underused when he came to England and the US, and one of the most brave.
I listened to this when growing up ! In the early 80s ! I was about 13 years old and into punk rock ! But me and a mate of mine loved this ! We thought it was so very strange !
Beautiful song from which one can both feel and envisage so much,love the accordion in the background,a real treasure,because music like this will never be made again.
Where the lighthouse shines across the bay, There's a cottage kissed by fume and spray, Cheerful logs to warm the winter day are blazing. List'ning to the breakers on the shore, From a tiny cottage thatched with straw, Stands a fair-haired lassie at the door star gazing. Watching the dark clouds, dreading the gale, Counting the days since her lover set sail. Where the lighthouse shines across the bay, Seagulls on the shore have heard her say: "Come home, my love, come home, dear love, come home."
I moved out to Australia in 1981 and one of the cassette tape's I took out with me was a recording off the radio with Terry Wogan and this song. Can't believe it!!
Another wonderful German who would not be a tool for the Nazis was Brigitte Helm, who is best known as "Maria" in Fritz Lang's Metropolis. She was offered roles in Hollywood too, but she left Germany for Switzerland to raise a family with her husband in 1936.
@eatamymeata I know, I agree. Conrad Veidt has become my favorite actor recently, not because of the Joker.I didn't even know that the Joker was based off of him until after I started getting into his movies.I discoverd Conrad through "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari". I love "The Man Who Laughs",it's the most romantic movie I've ever seen and the only silent film that has managed to bring me to tears.It's sad that Conrad isn't getting credit for his great talent, but for being the Joker prototype.
I remember the Wogan thing, he also picked out "kissed by human spray" and led a lengthy discussion on that. I seem to remember that his persistence managed to get the record into the English charts.
@HaisleySnook This song used to make late for school, i waited for him to play it , i was about 11yrs old, i'm 46 now and found on youtube, Wogans winner.
I agree, but there is one very positive thing about him being the inspiration for the Joker. That is that curious people like myself, go watch the 'Man who Laughs' and discover this great actor they never knew existed before. I they might, like I did become great admirers of his work.
So many actors had emulated Conrad Veidt. To watch Veidt is to be reminded of John Barrymore, Frederic March, Rudolf Valentino, Charles Boyer, Gary Cooper and Clark Gable.
@cupidvogel he played an incredible character and the story was a romantic melodrama. yeah, the glasgow smile was an inspiration but that is ALL. all these joker fanatics are a disgrace to actors like veidt and the immense accomplishments of his career. you try marrying a jew and talking trash about nazis in 1930's germany. he was much more than an actor and more than a dc comics fun-fact
Wogan used to play it a lot as a bit of cult thing. He used to take the p*** out of some of the diction - the fair haired lassie STAIR gazing used to be his favoured vicim.
@cupidvogel was trying to be nice. but i guess you can't pick up a dictionary. thanks for responding to a kind gesture with aggression. hey, now we're arguing on youtube!
For me brings back happy times when Terry Wogan R i p used to play this on his BBC morning show
Lovely memories of my father playing this to me. Fly high Dad.
Harry Bryce. 01.01.1925/ 02.03.2020.
Listening to Connie lo-fi in 2021 is still cool.
A magnetic charismatic actor and a very handsome man. Although Conrad was German, he was a true patriot to this country and to the war effort of fighting against the Nazis. He was gone far too soon from an early death.
JA!
ich mag ihn im dieb von bagdad )
So true. How sad a sudden massive heart attack took his life at the age of only 50 in 1943.
This is the first time I've ever heard his voice, and I'm not disappointed! It sounds exactly like I would have thought.
You should watch Casablanca where he plays Major Heinrich Strasser.
@@jeanvisockis1347 A fine actor - charismatic - great voice - died in 1943, about 20 years to soon
I certainly have a notion to second THAT emotion!
Thank you Sir Terry. RIP good friend, you made this song a hit among TOG's.
+rudicantfail2 I looked for this knowing it was a Terry Wogan "hit" back in the old days. He also promoted another song written, produced and recorded by a Yorkshire singer in the 1970's I believe. The guy had his own recording studio in his house and as well as singing the song he also played all the instruments. The only thing I can remember is a line which included the words "mushy peas" whilst mentioning what was on his plate for Sunday lunch. Basically he was singing about his life being in a rut and he was never going to be in a position to get out of it. I bought the record but now can't locate it. Do you have any idea what it was called and how I can hear it again? Thanks.
Lovely memories of the lighthouse? And terry and dont forget ray Moore ?
Yes I remember Terry playing this. My dear mother loved it and was a Terry Wogan fan.
Terry is sadly missed.
I very much want to think that his last day - an April afternoon in Hollywood, a kinder, gentler Hollywood 😘 having fun in those
hours playing golf with friends, yes that it was a good day to die. It was too soon. But what a life. Happy trails, Conrad.
Indeed. Like Bing Crosby in 1977, he passed away on a golf course. Bing died suddenly in Spain & Conrad died on the golf course at the Riveria Country Club in Los Angles in 1943.
Just started researching Conrad Veidt, and of course there's a lot about him I never knew, including this recording. His life story is fascinating, but of course that means there was a lot of pain and adversity in it. He kept struggling through, apparently.
Thanks for uploading!
One of the things I admire most about Veidt was that whenever he was faced with a form in Germany which asked for his race, he always wrote 'Juden', even though he wasn't Jewish. His third wife was Jewish, and he did it out of solidarity for her. He also starred in the first two 'Gay Rights' movies 'Different from the Others' (1919) and its 1926 remake, even though he wasn't gay. The death squads were on their way to get him when he escaped from Berlin. A great actor completely underused when he came to England and the US, and one of the most brave.
actually there are many sources, including friends of his, that say he was bisexual.
The movie Different from the others was not remaked.
Didn't know all this !
Goes down as a Great Man in my book !
Not quite correct aber gut.
Well said and well put. A gifted actor & great soul.
Thanks very much. I remember that voice and face well. And a fine actor and great contribution to our industry.
I listened to this when growing up ! In the early 80s ! I was about 13 years old and into punk rock ! But me and a mate of mine loved this ! We thought it was so very strange !
Me as well mate, but I'm about ten years older than you. Still love it and still worship punk!
I’m sure you grew up well I listened to terry Wogan at 15 ? Wonderful music ! Loved the 80s too !
Terry Wogan used to like this on his morning show on Radio 2.
I like the bit where he says "stair gazing" :)
Beautiful song from which one can both feel and envisage so much,love the accordion in the background,a real treasure,because music like this will never be made again.
Where the lighthouse shines across the bay,
There's a cottage kissed by fume and spray,
Cheerful logs to warm the winter day are blazing.
List'ning to the breakers on the shore,
From a tiny cottage thatched with straw,
Stands a fair-haired lassie at the door star gazing.
Watching the dark clouds, dreading the gale,
Counting the days since her lover set sail.
Where the lighthouse shines across the bay,
Seagulls on the shore have heard her say:
"Come home, my love, come home, dear love, come home."
Nah, it's definitely 'Human spray' and 'Stair gazing', even Terry Wogan said so 😂😂😂
One the greatest singing voices of our time.Nelson Eddy would be green with envy!
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ahhh I so love him
I moved out to Australia in 1981 and one of the cassette tape's I took out with me was a recording off the radio with Terry Wogan and this song. Can't believe it!!
Please upload!
thank you for uploading this briliant movie!
conerad veidt is the best actor forever😍😍😍 r.i.p for conrad veidt, ursus and mary philibin
Another wonderful German who would not be a tool for the Nazis was Brigitte Helm, who is best known as "Maria" in Fritz Lang's Metropolis. She was offered roles in Hollywood too, but she left Germany for Switzerland to raise a family with her husband in 1936.
I used to laugh at this song - now I always have a tear in my eye instead.❤❤❤
@eatamymeata I know, I agree. Conrad Veidt has become my favorite actor recently, not because of the Joker.I didn't even know that the Joker was based off of him until after I started getting into his movies.I discoverd Conrad through "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari". I love "The Man Who Laughs",it's the most romantic movie I've ever seen and the only silent film that has managed to bring me to tears.It's sad that Conrad isn't getting credit for his great talent, but for being the Joker prototype.
In the USA maybe but here in EU his talent was and is approved.❤️
I remember the Wogan thing, he also picked out "kissed by human spray" and led a lengthy discussion on that. I seem to remember that his persistence managed to get the record into the English charts.
@HaisleySnook This song used to make late for school, i waited for him to play it , i was about 11yrs old, i'm 46 now and found on youtube, Wogans winner.
Handsome man he was a fine actor of the silent era films and the talking.pictures to
For me still the greatest.❤️
Ah, most charming....(Thank you MR C...).
/wonderful I love it. especially the crackles
Lovely
Excellent vocal history of one of the films gretest actors. A Teutonic Lon Chaney. His conveyance of emotions is without European equal. Peace.
he could also play saintly men, witness 'Passing of the 3rd Floor Back'
Kathie Brobeck Of
I agree, but there is one very positive thing about him being the inspiration for the Joker. That is that curious people like myself, go watch the 'Man who Laughs' and discover this great actor they never knew existed before. I they might, like I did become great admirers of his work.
So many actors had emulated Conrad Veidt. To watch Veidt is to be reminded of John Barrymore, Frederic March, Rudolf Valentino, Charles Boyer, Gary Cooper and Clark Gable.
Lol he sings like William Shatner : ) but with an accent and better!
Thank you for uploading!
theres a lot today who dont sing as well :)
Cheesy song brilliantly rendered. Great old time song and old sci I movie. Please watch the film FP1.:-)
@cupidvogel he played an incredible character and the story was a romantic melodrama. yeah, the glasgow smile was an inspiration but that is ALL. all these joker fanatics are a disgrace to actors like veidt and the immense accomplishments of his career. you try marrying a jew and talking trash about nazis in 1930's germany. he was much more than an actor and more than a dc comics fun-fact
You are correct will amend accordingly :)
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It's not really singing. It's more of spoken word like Vincent Price's part in "Thriller". Still, a very interesting tibit from Veidt's career.
Just picked this up on a 45rpm record wish it was the 78rpm.
acrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrros ze bay!
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i cant eat weetabix without thinking of this song
Schöne! XXX
Oh hell no Conrad!
Rip.. I respect you and your art. You will always be the original joker! 👊🙌😜
@cupidvogel touche, sir.
There will be more references surely to this on you tube surely after terry made it famous.
@cupidvogel Touche is pronounced 'too-shay'. Does it sound familiar now? It's a term used when someone has a good retort.
remember the fun Terry Wogan had with this! " torpedo loes! dive dive dive" etc etc "Ve are having a war crimes tribunal"
Wogan used to play it a lot as a bit of cult thing. He used to take the p*** out of some of the diction - the fair haired lassie STAIR gazing used to be his favoured vicim.
theres a cottage kissed with fume and spray!!!!!!!!!!!!
Human spray more like 😂😂😂
@cupidvogel was trying to be nice. but i guess you can't pick up a dictionary. thanks for responding to a kind gesture with aggression. hey, now we're arguing on youtube!
der Akzent ist aber gewaltig überzogen..
Sprechstimme, only. Not singing, for sure!
I've liked this because it's such an awful recording.call this singing?
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