In this episode, Lili Redman and Tom Carradine explore the rich history and emotional impact of wartime songs, focusing on the iconic “Lili Marlene”. They discuss its origins, adaptations and the various artists who have performed it, including Marlene Dietrich and Lale Anderson. The conversation delves into the song's significance for soldiers during World War II and its lasting legacy in music history.
To listen to all the songs mentioned in the episode please visit their Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN
REFERENCES
Lauder @ Hoxton Hall
https://hoxtonhall.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173660809
East Kirkby Airfield
https://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/
Down at the Old Bull and Bush - History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1NwbuVzoRg
Bombs On England („Bomben auf Engelland“) - Norbert Schultz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH9sHgQSwQ4
Lale Anderson - Song of the Young Soldier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM1Wac7sd-c
The Biggest Aspidistra in the World - Gracie Fields
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHN-ZQzkJJU
With a Lamppost Attached to My Mac - Paul O’Grady (as Lily Savage)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjiWfVHB3Fo
You Gotta Get a Gimmick - Cilla Black, Barbara Windsor and Lily Savage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LOIGfjcxZE
Allo Allo - Lili Marlene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xOfPIckAtk
Marlene Dietrich - Musical Saw (film)
https://youtu.be/07esLvRHJPA?si=3mH-9u5ApEpaRBMa
Marlene Dietrich - Music Saw (audio)
https://youtu.be/zo97E2H2Ec8
We’ll Never Forget Our Boys
https://digitalnz.org/records/32376509
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
04:48 L = Lili Marlene
07:13 The Impact of Lili Marlene on Soldiers
11:24 The Controversy Surrounding the Song
13:30 The Evolution of 'Lili Marlene'
15:22 Marlene Dietrich's Impact on Soldiers
18:10 Discussing the Sheet Music
19:07 Where Did We First Hear This Song?
20:18 Discussing the Lyrics
24:10 Parodies and Variations of the Song
28:45 Marlene Dietrich: Icon and Entertainer
32:07 Discussing the Music
33:23 The Freedom of Interpretation in Music
34:10 Discussing Recordings: Lale Anderson
34:42 The Global Popularity of 'Lili Marlene'
5:23 The Beauty of Language in Song
36:14 Diverse Versions of 'Lili Marlene'
37:57 Theatricality in Musical Interpretations
39:34 Unexpected Artists and Their Contributions
40:42 Hildegard's Unique Take on 'Lili Marlene'
43:29 Marlene Dietrich's Iconic Performance
45:07 Which Are Our Favourites?
46:36 Personal Favorites and Final Thoughts
47:59 Mentioned in Dispatches
49:15 Teaser for Next Week
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
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Find more information about Lili Redman here:
https://liliredman.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/
https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil
Or Tom Carradine here:
https://www.tomcarradine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine
https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine
CONTACT THE PODCAST
If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com to be "Mentioned in Dispatches".
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