Komm zurück (Du sprichst vom Abschied...)

[mongoose44]

[Topic renamed by the host, Ivan Ž.]

I don't suppose anyone knows where the WWII version of this favorite song o̶f̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶N̶a̶c̶h̶t̶j̶a̶g̶d̶ can be found?

[Sdt]

Are you speaking of the song "Komm zurück" whose authors are Olivieri/Siegel? This one can be found on the Odeon O-31618 disc (WW II version), which I do not have btw

[Myron]

Are you speaking of the song "Komm zurück" whose authors are Olivieri/Siegel? This one can be found on the Odeon O-31618 disc (WW II version), which I do not have btw

Is that the version with Rudi Schuricke?
(http://www.emimusic.de/produkt/5099915631220#1)

[mongoose44]

As I have never heard it before, but only read about it, I don't know. I assume it was by someone around that time. You might be correct.

[Sdt]

This Odeon version is from the band of Michael Jary with Schuricke as singer so yes, I assume it is the same version.

[mongoose44]

Do you mean this one ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LikzAddZ7c

[Myron]

This Odeon version is from the band of Michael Jary with Schuricke as singer so yes, I assume it is the same version.

I just realized that Schuricke made at least three different recordings of this same song in 1939; one with Michael Jary, one with Heinz Munsonius, and one with Hans Georg Schütz. Maybe he recorded even more versions during the war...

[Ivan Ž.]

By the way, this was NOT the "song of the Nachtjagd", as you initially wrote. It's just one of many farewell songs (Schlager) and it was created before WWII. The original is Italian: "Tornerai", composed by Dino Olivieri and written by Nino Rastelli. It was an internationally popular song, translated in many languages, among them German as well (a couple of lyrical arrangements were made). Again - NO connection to the Nachtjagd whatsoever.

Hear also: http://www.comedian-harmonists.com/mp3/ ... urueck.mp3
[Schuricke-Terzett / Albert Vossen mit seinen Tanz-Rhythmikern; courtesy of Martin Haberbauer]

Cheers,
Ivan

[mongoose44]

You may be correct of course! I forget now which of my NJ books mentioned it was very popular! What was the history of/ reason you posted the other song?

[Ivan Ž.]

It is a different German lyrical arrangement of the same song.

Cheers,
Ivan

[mongoose44]

Thanks to all respondents. You all have helped me a great deal on this. I should have come here earlier. :roll:

[Sdt]

I just found out that I actually had the Schuricke version with the Orchester Hans Georg Schütz :roll:

I can e-mail it to myron or mongoose if they are still interested

[mongoose44]

Thanks sdt! Yes and I have PM'ed u my email.

James

[mongoose44]

Also if anyone has any other suggestions for music the Luftwaffe might have listened to from '41-'45, that would be interesting.

[Ivan Ž.]

Also if anyone has any other suggestions for music the Luftwaffe mighr have listened to from '41-'45, that would be interesting.

It's really impossible to know/guess/tell what individuals (not to mention entire military branches) have listened to during the war. One thing is for sure: it was hardly military music. It was most likely the same music their comrades, friends, mothers and sisters were listening to: some peaceful slow songs, sung by soothing voices...

Cheers,
Ivan