Camillo rims

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Camillo rims, 1962

Camillo Felgen (actually Camille Jean Nicolas Felgen ) (born November 17, 1920 in Tetingen ( Luxembourgish : Téiteng ); † July 16, 2005 in Esch an der Alzette (Luxembourgish: Esch-Uelzecht )) was a well-known Luxembourg singer , lyricist and radio - and TV presenter .

Life

Felgen started out as a primary school teacher, then was an interpreter for the occupation troops and a reporter for a French-language newspaper in Luxembourg . He studied acting, singing and opera in Brussels and Liège , then in 1946 he was hired by Radio Luxemburg as a choir singer and French-speaking news anchor . In 1949 he completed his acting and opera studies as a baritone. In 1951 he had his first international record success with the title Bonjour les amis . This song became the theme tune on his home station. In 1953 he recorded his first German-language record on Uncle Tom's old boat in Berlin . He then recorded numerous German-speaking singles with various record companies until 1980. In 1960 and 1962 he took part in the Eurovision Song Contest for Luxembourg . In 1960 he was in London with his title Sou laang wéi s du do bass , sung in Luxembourgish , last. In 1962 in Luxembourg he reached third place with his title Petit Bonhomme, sung in French . Some of his best-known songs in German include Tell Why? based on a melody by Phil Spector . The single sold 800,000 times. Another hit was the title I'm in awe of snow-white hair (original by Bobbejaan ).

In 1958 he was appointed the first German-speaking program manager by Radio Luxemburg . He first became known as a radio host. His best-known broadcasts as chief spokesman included the hit parade (from April 6, 1958, until 1968) and The Big Eight (1965–1968). He is considered to be the inventor of the advertising slogan “The happy waves of Radio Luxembourg”. From 1959 on he played a key role in the annual “ Lion ” from Radio Luxembourg, which was awarded gold, silver and bronze a. a. were awarded to many German and international artists of the time as part of a major event in Essen's Grugahalle . In 1968, Camillo Felgen said goodbye to his listeners in order to work freely. His successor as chief spokesman was Frank Elstner .

Camillo Felgen also made a name for himself as a copywriter . Under his only pseudonym Jean Nicolas , he wrote over 2000 songs, including the lyrics to I count my worries for Peter Alexander every day and Beautiful Stranger Man for Connie Francis . He also wrote the German lyrics of their cover versions for the Beatles in 1964, Komm gib mich dein Hand ( I Want to Hold Your Hand ) and She Loves You ( She Loves You ) .

From 1965 to 1973 he took over the management of the television program Spiel ohne Grenzen for Westdeutscher Rundfunk , which he hosted 125 times. From 1984 to 1987 he was with RTL plus as moderator (be Anything in, Da-da-then) operates. Later he ran boutiques for ball and wedding dresses in Luxembourg and Esch / Alzette with his wife .

Discography (singles)

Chart positions
Explanation of the data
Singles
The last word (with Barbara Kist)
  DE 21st 10/01/1954 (4 weeks)
Say why (with Hansen Boys)
  DE 16 December 01, 1954 (20 weeks)
I ordered luck
  DE 28 02/01/1964 (8 weeks)
Love comes tonight
  DE 49 08/01/1964 (4 weeks)
Label of the single Say Why , 1959
From page Label Catalog no. published
Leave the stupid dreams / Our happiness Electrola 20970 9/1958
Elisabeth / You too will be forgotten one day Columbia 21020 10/1958
Poor Piccolino / Come bello capitano Electrola 21134 4/1959
Do you hear my secret calls / midnight song Electrola 21135 4/1959
Say why / The little fairy tale Electrola 21308 11/1959
Just a shadow / write to me Electrola 21565 8/1960
How is this supposed to go on / That can't be true Polydor 24389 12/1960
Bye Bye / When a star falls from the sky Telefunken 55309 4/1961
Jim I was wearing a white shirt / Golden Mary Polydor 24631 6/1961
Hikers without stars / your train is leaving Electrola 21911 9/1961
I'm in awe / rocking chair, never stand still Telefunken 55378 10/1961
At some point a new day will awaken / If the sea weren't so endless Electrola 22328 2/1963
He's a friend of yours / A trip to the sea Electrola 22383 3/1963
Schwarzer Pierrot / love doesn't ask Polydor 52064 6/1963
I ordered luck / stay with me Electrola 22500 8/1963
The wind from home / In the harbor of the sleeping ships Telefunken 55508 11/1963
Turn around / Love is coming tonight Electrola 22660 3/1964
Pearls, silver and gold / happiness is always on the move Electrola 22812 11/1964
I never ask you again / high in the mountains Electrola 22930 5/1965
Edelweiss / Every cloud passes RCA 9678 12/1965
You mustn't be angry with the sunshine / Mademoiselle Amour Cornet 3149 1/1970
Distance and loneliness / wonderful Cornet 3183 1971
Love at first sight / Vanya Cornet 3221 1972
And then the sun will shine again / The first rose BASF / Cornet 0511344-7 1972
I'm in awe of snow-white hair / Say why BASF 06 12199-7 1974
Distance and loneliness / wonderful Acanta 10473 1977
Distance and loneliness / I am in awe of snow-white hair Bellaphone 100-05-026 2/1980

Filmography

Lyrics

As Jean Nicolas

(Selection)

Web links

Commons : Camillo Felgen  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

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  1. ↑ Chart sources: DE
personal data
SURNAME Rims, Camillo
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Rims, Camille Jean Nicolas (maiden name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Luxembourgish singer, lyricist and radio and television presenter
DATE OF BIRTH 17th November 1920
PLACE OF BIRTH Tetingen (Luxembourg)
DATE OF DEATH July 16, 2005
Place of death Esch an der Alzette , Luxembourg