Why, why ...?

- Why the album will be released about three weeks after Udos round birthday (!)? (Welch high waves hit his special day, it is possible, among other things on the charts notes the long published albums "Best of" and "In Real Life" read - because it would have made for a released actual birthday a lot more sense - even if the TV show was also broadcast late hardly understandable reasons. (When exactly which the argument is that you wanted to synchronize broadcast date and release date, the question is permissible, why the logic is not the release date of the DVD documentary "The man, Udo Jürgens is the "on the day of broadcast (or near) was pushed). WHY?

- What in the world is this CD 2, on the re - again - can be found pictures that were felt 1000 times already published? It would nevertheless have now spread even to Sony / Ariola that werden- soo desired by so many fans instead of same old re-releases of the same old songs very beads Udos work as there would be (current events) songs like "Peace Now "" I think (Original !!! - Version), "" One type of Serenade (Original) ", almost all children's songs or the World Cup record. From the magnificent Vogue songs of the 60's (always required almost imploringly: "Tell me how" and "A Thousand Dreams" - as well as the original () of "17 years") to mention - and is again within the meaning of alleged profit optimization old ("Greek") wine into new bottles packed -Incredibly, especially as the patched-up under similar aspects "Best of Live" CD flopped terrific - WHY?

- Part of the show was among others a duet with Helene Fischer ("I want - I can"). Ironically, that has not made its way to the CD. One might assume legal problems - in turn raises the question, why then Helene's version of "Merci Cherie" has made it onto the CD. That on CD 2, then x times already Coupled version with Sonja Kimmons can be found, almost adjoins Real satire - WHY?

- A tribute CD is quite a wish that has often been expressed in the face of excellent previous versions of stars like Olli Dittrich ("A Thousand Dreams"), Xavier Naidoo ("I believe") or Roger Cicero ("honorable House"). (From the first two songs there as no mention of the original versions of Udo on CD. In such performers can be quite easily a reference to Udo produce. But "why just why" provides the guest list as the wish-occupation of Carmen fog-editor who takes more or less well-known star in the cast list, even if they do not even begin to relate to Udo who - what Udo has to do with "Schiller", Christina Stürmer, Yvonne Elliman and Co., to want me not open .. - Why?

- It is well known how important Udo his current work compared to previous recordings is - from the tribute songs (ie apart from the self-sung songs by the master) is the latest song from the early 90s :( (!) - WHY?

All That said, the expectations were not very big - and unfortunately some fears were confirmed, but also bright spots can be reported. Overall, it sounds to me like that, as if Dieter Bohlen a few people invited to DSDS- Casting with the theme "Udo Jürgens" - whether the artist is now or not .. And it will then light and shade ... - to the songs in detail:

1. Udo Jürgens - "In Real Life"

The theme song of Udo's current CD, tour and also the motto Gala arouses anticipation of upcoming concerts. I like the live versions almost always better than the studio recordings - is here again the case. A musician has given me the following - in my opinion - called very interesting aspect:

The song is set in the original (stanza) G Sharp Minor, chorus in F sharp major - live is the verse a semitone lower (G Minor), the refrain a semitone higher (in G major) - perhaps a Musicians to say something? In my view, a very unusual even for Udo way to transpose a song - first deep, then set higher.

2. Christina Stürmer - Greek wine

Udo's original living being a complacent written Arrangement longing the former Foreign underlines musically. The contrast verse - chorus is characteristic of the song - all that I miss in striker for me rippling version. Shall agree that it is precisely these very weak version was also selected as the (radio) single there, I have to ask again - why?

3. Jamie Cullum - If I Never Sing Another Song

The late 60s Udo Jürgens wrote a song with the emerging, much too early deceased singer Alexandra - "Illusions" is a beautiful song. In the to be heard on this CD English version of the song by Sammy Davis Jr. was particular. Popularized and presented impressive.

While the jazz musician Jamie Cullum interprets the song professionally, my impression that the version is sung without passion - maybe that's but given the sweeping almost unsurpassable version of Sammy Davis Jr. (and also with respect to Udo's own 1994-95 live interpreted version. ) to unjust measure Cullum at these giants.

4. Chris de Burgh - With 66 years (Life begins at 66)

This version is made to Mr. de Burgh Facebooks page - where he writes:

"Some of you have the Udo Jurgens Mentioned song," With 66 years'; well, I will be performing this song on his TV tribute show on Saturday night I have written English lyrics to the song, calling it "Life begins at 66 , "and hidden in the words are references to 10 of my own songs..I wonder if you can find them? A CD of songs from Udo's show will be released this Friday, Including this one ..."

In my view, so all told - again, it's not about to honor Udo, but to make an advertisement for Chris de Burgh and ten of his songs because maybe bei Carmen Nebel just was not a place - the question is permissible again - why?

5. Helene Fischer - Merci Cherie

Accustomed professionally interpreted Helene Fischer Udo Euro Visions-winning song. Although I am glad that finally someone from "Udo's League" is an adaptation has made sounds that carried forward by more professional nachgesungener version as to passionate friendship and reverence interpretation. Where "I want - I can", the duet with Udo, because perhaps more would have given - pity wasted opportunity.

6. Yvonne Elliman - Again and again the sun rises

Although Udos version of his first published by Ariola single dates back to 1967, Ms. Catterfeld sounds unloving put forward version of dusty than the original - again is urging the impression that someone professionally unrelated to Udo "down sing something" must.

7. Tim Bendzko & Lang Lang - Thanks for the flowers

As mentioned, there are luckily isolated bright spots on this CD - Tim Bendzkos and Lang Lang's interpretation of Udos Tom-and-Jerry-classics heard in my eyes clear commitment - the unusual duo excels with clean vocals from Bendzko and virtuoso piano deposits Lang Lang - the first time you have the feeling that there are two not only for professional reasons, but also with fun in the matter.

8. Annett Louisan - Who found my time?

One of the few songs of this compilation, the "standing in the shadow of" more is credibly argued by Annett Louisan - it does not give the song not really own note, "botched" it as well - here is Udos original so strong as a bear that it is difficult to maintain the level even begin. The wonderful text by Katharina Gerwens from the early '70s is now in Udo's late years, where not gold, but platinum runs according to him through the hourglass, current for him than ever - a pity that he was not allowed to recite the song itself.

9. La Brass Bianda - It is night, Senorita

Contrary to many other songs here is the original although been commercially successful, but more of a hit, which was not composed by the way, Udo. La Brass Bianda press titled its own stamp on - although I this hectic way of music do not really like, I recognize that this version is quite original.

10. Santiano - The Devil Made The Rum For Us

His classic "The Devil made the brandy" Udo has already once adapted itself - at the World Cup-plate "Sempre Roma" with the imposing title "The devil has the straps made" (well, let's put prefer the cloak of silence about it ...) - By comparison, my Santiano version like. Modern Shanty version goes well with this song, which Ralph Siegel led a producer Udo from a small valley back to winning ways.

11. Udo Jürgens & José Carreras - My greatest wish

As early as the Carreras Gala Udo has interpreted this spine-tingling title together with José Carreras and David Garrett - then however "full playback". Whether in the present on this CD version really all sounds were making music live on this song, I can not say. So be it - the Lies is one of my favorite songs by Udo - also during 1000. Listen I get goosebumps even what certainly is also the text of Katharina Gerwens which was implemented compositionally brilliant Udo. As the goose bumps forming even with this version again (but probably also because the master himself vocally is involved), this version is certainly in order.

12. Tim Bendzko - Lost in me

Sometimes it's good if the expectations are rather low - I would not have thought of Bendzko - it proves that you can intepretieren also strong Udo songs without falling against the original. The wonderful song from the "straight" album he bears full passion vocally strong before - great .. again a goose bump moment.

13. Schiller - I know what I want

Unlike many protagonists of the show, so who do nothing in common with Udo, Herbert Grönemeyer would have been someone who would have fit in this show. I remember that Udo at the presentation of his "madness" album at Bets that ... was a little disappointed that he had no opportunity to talk to Grönemeyer. This could have been to make up here. Would Grönemeyer been there, he would have said about this song: "What are you doing?" - Why we think, a really strong song is thus better that one puts topsy cheap synth sounds and electro beats pure skin, I do not understand - why? Too bad that it is precisely the song from the "Udo 80" (!!) - album has been raped.

14. Otto - Parody Medley

Shortly before the end of the CD is still someone there, which one notices that he is Udo friendly relations for decades. The inevitable Otto parodies you can like it or not - actually they are even quite funny when you would not have heard it 100 times. But for me seeeehr remarkable Otto announcement - rarely have I him - and moreover in a phonogram - as witnessed (by his standards) seriously - Quote: "parodies are the sincerest form of worship" - and walked over dead serious - so stupid that sounds - that is in my eyes a great Adelschlag when someone says something that really attracts otherwise just about everything into ridicule - for me more value than many honorary citizenship, hen etc.

15. IWNNINY-Cast - A worthy home

If I remember correctly, this song was interpreted in another Udo gala times of the sons of Mannheim - in any case, there is a version of Roger Cicero. As well there was nothing left but to make re-advertise Udos Plastic Musical - okay, if its's needs - I can not get anything to the absolute.

16. Udo Jürgens - Hit-Medley

It's okay that Udo at such a gala sings his greatest hits - must yes, sing - but why he was allowed (except "In Real Life") do not, other pearls of his work present itself? Medleys of this kind are quite nice, but already belongs x times. However, one can mention here again the extraordinary class of Pepe Lienhard Orchestra - it is inspiring, as Pepe and his musicians Udo accompany to the point - there is really looking forward to the next gate on, when a the Schiller and striker this world is spared luckily.

17. Udo Jürgens - Ten to eleven

If we are to give eyewitness faith Udo has submitted this song after the actual event. With this latest song he proves that he and content is still a composer at the height of the time - in the live version he has even some (in my opinion) made small editorial changes, but above all it acts "good voice" and - as usual - full of intensity, rising in his song. Again, makes anticipation wide on the upcoming tour.

Subject musicians was informed that even here Udo interestingly not vorrägt the song in the original studio key: Original: stanza E major, A minor chorus, bridge the last Refrain From major, last Refrain Bb minor. Live: verse: F major, Refrain Bb Minor, Bridge to the last chorus in A major, last Chorus: A Minor. If so, surprised to find that the last chorus was set somewhat lower in the original, while the other song a higher tone is heard - as I said, with reservation.

The bottom line is the tribute album is a nice idea - but what the fans want so much for decades - namely the re-release of true milestones of Udo's career, is in favor of such works is still prevented. Nevertheless, it must be stated is that also true highlights are available on the disc occasionally.

Finally, I want to thank me at Christian Günther for his constructive reflection on how a successful CD or a successful Tribute- or duet CD might have looked like:

One wonders why none of the "high-caliber" Maffay, Lindenberg or Mey are on board - all these musicians are well disposed Udo - sometimes even friendly - but this one would certainly have to request in good time. - Elton John and Billy Joel are both well acquainted with Udo and alone on the instrument drawn to each other. Elton John has recently collaborated on the duet album by Engelbert Humperdinck, because you did not have him to Udo Jürgens probably persuade. Even with Aznavour Elton John was (like Grönemeyer) In 2008 at the start. And also finally nachgeholtes duet with Françoise Hardy would have been a great moment. - Certainly would have all these Ieen can not be implemented, but some certainly, albeit yes, if ...

That Udo Jürgens not even asks, is understandable - because the record company would have to get into gear with two years forward, but that Mr Jürgens on 09/30/14 80 years old, has been known since 09.30.34 - one would therefore quite had time ...