This brings back the fondest of memories for me with my grandmother - now long gone - as we listened to a recording of Schmidt on the Australian Broadcasting Commission. That superb voice still has the ability - probably enhanced by its worn and crackly quality - to lift my heart and spirits.
How great to hear this recording. One of the first songs I heard, thanks to my father who loved all the great tenors of the time especially Gigli, Schmidt, Lanza, Wunderlich, Peerce, McCormick. Brings back great memories of the 40s when I was then a youngster.
Thank you ever so much for posting and sharing. His voice has thrilled me ever since I was a little girl. My mom had the 78rpm recording but over the years it broke. I tried listening to it on a 33 rpm album and it wasn't the same. Thank you for bringing back a wonderful memory of my childhood.
I see I have commented twice on this clip - first time seven years ago. Now, at 82 years, I reiterate my appreciation and gratitude to DARANGULAFILM, Goodness knows how many times I have enjoyed Joseph's joyous rendition.
My Mum had this wonderful song on a 78., She played it to death and how I loved it although I couldn't understand it. Thank You so much for posting this memory.
My Dad used to listen to this 78 rpm record in the NCOs mess during WW2.
Lucky I found another copy and now I can play it as a memory of my father.
He told me how Joseph was killed by the Nazis.
A great happy song with a beautiful flourish at the end.
Magnificent.
Magnificent.
First record I ever bought.
A 7inch EP in 1958.
Then I bought Little Richard.
Played both before football matches, to rev me up.