Camillo Felgen
Camillo rims (actually Camille Jean Nicolas rims); ( Born November 17, 1920 in Tétange; † July 16, 2005 in Esch -sur-Alzette ( Lux Esch - Uelzecht) ), was a noted Luxembourg singer, songwriter, and radio and television presenter.
Life
Wheels began as a primary school teacher, then was an interpreter for the occupying troops and a reporter for a French-language newspaper in Luxembourg. He studied acting, singing and opera in Brussels and Liege, was then hired by Radio Luxembourg in 1946 as a chorister and French newscaster. In 1949 he completed his drama and opera studies from as baritone. In 1951 he had his first international record success with the title Bonjour les amis. This song was the theme song of his home station. In 1953 he took in Berlin his first German -language record Uncle Tom's old boat on.
In 1958 he was appointed by Radio Luxembourg for the first German-language program managers. He was initially known as a radio presenter. Among his most famous broadcasts as chief spokesman ( from 6 April 1958 to 1963 ) included the hit parade and The Great Eight ( 1965-1984 ). He is considered the inventor of the advertising slogan " The Merry waves of Radio Luxembourg ". Significantly involved first time in 1959 and then annually awarded " lions " of Radio Luxembourg, at the time were awarded gold, silver and bronze, inter alia, in the Essen Grugahalle many German and international artists of this period as part of a major event. 1968 goodbye Camillo rims of his listeners to work freely. His successor as chief speaker was Frank Elstner.
As a copywriter Camillo rims also made a name. Under his single pseudonym Jean Nicolas, he wrote over 2000 songs, including the lyrics to Beautiful stranger for Connie Francis and I count my daily worries for Peter Alexander. He also wrote for the 1964 Beatles the German lyrics of their hits Come give me your hand ( I Want to Hold Your Hand ) and She loves you ( She Loves You ). A detailed description of this story is the first time in the book Come on, give me your hand - The Beatles in Germany 1960-1970 by Thorsten Knublauch and Axel Corinth from the year 2008.
In the years 1960 and 1962 he took part for the Luxembourg Euro Vision Song Contest. In 1960 he was in London with his title Sou Laang wéi s you do bass, sung in Luxembourgish, Last. 1962 in Luxembourg, he reached the third place with his French sung title Petit Bonhomme. Among his most famous songs in German language Sag include why? after a tune by Phil Spector. The single sold 800,000 copies. Another hit was the title I have reverence for snow-white hair (original by Bobbejaan ).
From 1965 to 1973 he took over the management of the TV show game without boundaries, which he hosted 125 times for West German Radio. From 1984 to 1987 he served as moderator at RTL plus (What 's may be because, Da -da- time ) worked.
Later he ran with his wife in Luxembourg and Esch / Alzette boutiques for ball and wedding gowns.
Filmography
Lyrics
As Jean Nicolas
(Selection)
- Blue Honeymoon (1964, for purchase Greetje field)
- This makes the love (1961, Lill- Babs for )
- The night is my (1963, for Connie Francis )
- He is my (1966, for Connie Francis )
- I count my daily worries (1961, Peter Alexander)
- Again and again (1963, Joey Dee & the Starliters )
- Kissin ' Twist (1962, for Jack Hammer)
- Come on, give me your hand (1964, for The Beatles )
- Only you alone ( 1964 Lesley Gore )
- Beautiful stranger (1961, for Connie Francis )
- She loves you (1964, for The Beatles )
- Valentino (1960, for Angèle Durand and Caterina Valente )
- I am a man (1959, Ted Herold, German text )