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Uschi Glas - Wenn dein Herz brennt (1970)
"Born in Landau, Bavaria, Glas started appearing in films as early as 1965. Her breakthrough role was that of Barbara in the unconventional Zur Sache, Schätzchen (Go for It, Baby) 1968, which captured the spirit of the times in that it presented youthful protest against the German Establishment and hinted at the loosening of morals in the wake of the Sexual Revolution." - Wikipedia
As seems to be the case with many successful European actresses of the time, Uschi also ventured into the recording studio. And, as also seems to be typical, she didn't find the same popularity there. Her Giorgio Moroder-produced cover of Edison Lighthouse's 'Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)' as 'Wenn dein Herz brennt' ('When Your Heart Burns' (?) ) was her biggest hit - but still only achieved modest success, according to this page on Uschi at the Schlager Stars website.
Here's a scan of her from a 60s German mag and the blurb that accompanies it:
"Uschi is a saucy Harem girl of a different kind: "I don't want a ruler, I'd rather a Harem full of men - naturally only for Fasching [carnival season]." (That was my best attempt to translate - please help me refine/correct it, German-speakers!)
Some more pics of the groovy-lookin' Fräulein (click to enlarge):
7" sleeve (I only have a wrinkly copy, as you can see!):
Links: Vintage magazines feat. Uschi on Ebay, Uschi @ IMDB, some pics at Starclub Hamburg (all stamped, but worth a look).
Leave a comment if you have any good links to share.
Buy: Pop In Germany, Vol. 6, Uschi 7"s on Ebay
The translation is fine but it might be worth explaining that Fasching in
the Rhineland, especially in Cologne, is a time when you do what you want
with who you want, with no recriminations or future commitments, but only
during the Carnival period. After that it's back to a strait-laced life,
until next year. Underlines the 'saucy Harem-girl' image.
PS, It's 'IF your heart burns', and the rest of the line is 'don't walk on
by - with lips you ask, with hands you touch, then dance and first romance
- if your heart burns!
Thanks, Derek, for the correction and the explanation. I presumed her reply
had something to do with her costume and also, being in disguise/role-play
for Carnival... but that really makes sense of it.
Thanks so much for sharing this Uschi tune! I've only heard her sing "Mein
Wochenende" so this is a real treat. I really love her in all krimi flicks
she made. She so sassy & cute.
"Mein Wochenende" is a great song, especially if you are in the process of
learning German because the lyrics are really simple. :)
Hi there !
I'm very astonished that you know Uschi Glas ! How did you come across her
? I only have two singles and one more song on a cassette. Unfortunately, I
don't know any of her early films, except the Winnetou movies, which I've
seen only once in my life and I don't really like them. But I like her
songs very much.
Actually, she is an actress who started a singing carreer later, but didn't
have the success she had with her films.
Great to hear an early track from her. Thanks so much, Christine !
Hugs:Gerry
Uschi couldn't sing, period, and didn't show much more talent in her films
and tv roles, in which she played what she always was: a German hausfrau
with ultraconservative views, a role she's still continuing in the media,
being a member of the Bavarian CSU, Germany right-wing lederhosen party.
remember: square isn't cool. -- The Digger
I don't get the 'couldn't sing' part - because I hear a good voice. Sure,
not a belter or blue-eyed soul wonder, but definitely more competent than
some of the French faves on here. The music I post on here isn't about
perfect competence anyway - but she is in tune, has a nice tone...so I
don't see why there's not even room for debate ('period') that her voice
might be appealing.
I don't mind people giving more info on artists' personal/political lives,
but I don't think anyone is in danger of thinking 'square'(at least meaning
true conservatism, not just some old-fashioned qualities readers of this
blog might value) is cool. We can enjoy the aesthetic and separate it from
external factors - it's not a matter of someone's appeal placating more
serious issues. Same with Brigitte Bardot - my repulsion toward her current
views does not take away from my appreciation of her earlier pop culture
output and conversely, my love of her music/films doesn't soften me toward
her political stance. It's not mentioned when I post about her here,
because it's not what this blog is about.