[Dixielandjazz] Hildagarde

[steven holzer]

As already noted by other listers, Hildegarde Knef is not the same
person as Hildegarde, the American chanteuse. For my money, Hildegarde
Knef is by far the more interesting of the two. As a singer, she was one
of those voiceless wonders who nevertheless sold a  song like nobody's
business. She also wrote a number of very poignant songs. I highly
recommend her live album, which features a wonderful backing combo led
by Gunter Norris. It is especially rewarding if you understand German.
Her autobiography, The Gift Horse, is also a good read.

Steve Holzer

John Ding wrote:
> 
> Hi Richard,
> I don't know if this is the same person, but check out the link on
> actress/singer Hildegard Kneff (Neff in the USA) who died earlier this
> year.
> 
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/film/1796348.stm
> 
>  John,
>         Suffolk, England.
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Crockett" <rcrockett1@houston.rr.com>
> To: "dix" <dixielandjazz@ml.islandnet.com>
> Sent: 02 October 2002 13:58
> Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Hildagarde
> 
> : I heard last night that Hildagarde (singer, entertainer) was a leader of
> the
> : French resistance in WWII, and eventually captured and tortured. Her
> : trademark long gloves were actually covering scars.
> :
> : Fascinating story, if true. Can anyone testify?
> :
> : (I couldn't find anything on the inet...)
> :
> : dc
> 
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