As I keep saying, this stuff isn't mine and may very well be pulled for breach of copyright. You can, of course, go looking on YouTube, or its foreign variants, for copies. I'm sure you know how.
Anyway, we are now up to the letter I. I is for ABBA in this nice little tune of theirs. I first heard this as a radio introduction to some radio show. It might have been RTL, the great 208, the station of the stars. Their international programme before the English service started or maybe it was on before the old DLF came on air. But I may be talking out of my rear here. Anyway, here it is:
Intermezzo Number 1
I'm quite partial to a nice tune, probably more so than the words. It might also be why I like the light classics rather than the more full on concerto or symphony.
My next take is this German Volksleid, a nice little song that I found on one of those cheapo "greatest hits" CDs that you find yourself buying. Get your right hand working and you'll find numerous covers on YouTube. This is not the best cover but my favourite is on a cd in a cupboard at this time.
Im Krug zum grunen kranze
This next German was also found on a Greatest Hits Box set that I picked up for a song. (Sorry about that clumsy humour). 100 tracks for less than a pint! A worthy trade-off. This from the 80s by Herwig Mitteregger, the decade before music went pear-shaped.
Immer Mehr
Penultimately we have another instrumental brought back to my memory when I purchased a box of 45s. Not only a random collection of vinyl but it was a B side I think, I for the title or I for Italian. Nino Rossi from 1965 playing the trumpet here:
Il Silenzio
Lastly, for the "I"s is Frank, undoubtedly the best at this song. All the children, C&W, BGT stuff pales compared to him. Yes, Mr. Ifield does it here:
Not exactly sure where or when I first heard it but I would put money on the early 60's. Decades before the 90's re-release. Must have made a big impression as other yodels were a bit thin on the ground in 60's Scotland.
Well, that's it for the I's. I think you'll agree a nice little collection of tunes. Feel free to add any comments whether you like these songs or not.
Next up are the K's. I wonder what quality tunes will be in there?
