Before starting a completely new series, I would like to present some more records/videos in the "Swing from Berlin" series.

This recording by Michael Jary and his orchestra is called "Es sind viele Jahre vergangen" (Many years have passed) and was recorded for Odeon in 1941. It is a very hot recording and excellent example of Jary's talent as a bandleader.

The video features pictures / close ups of young "featured" actresses under contract to the UFA Studios as well as a clip of the very seductive Margot Hielscher in "Auf Wiedersehen, Franziska", made in 1941 for which Jary composed the music - most notably the song "Sing Nachtigall sing". Another clip features Dorit Kreysler dancing to Jary's music in "Karneval der Liebe"(1943) - featuring the songs "Haben Sie schon mal im Dunkeln geküsst", "Durch dich wird diese Welt erst schön" and "Das Karussel". The publicity for Odeon records was taken from the last ever issue of the "Filmwelt" magazine, published March 3rd, 1943.

All pictures from personal collection.

About the record :

Odeon O-31 685a / mx. Be 12919

This is a post-war re-issue.
The record is quite worn out.

Transferred without modification.
Any perceived "improving" of the sound is due to YouTube Playback settings.

Sound equipment used :
Ortophon om78 Cartridge & Stylus
Turntable : Stanton T.90
TerraTec 78RPM Phono Pre-amp

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