The Comedian Harmonists

The Comedian Harmonists were a German vocal group of the 1920s and 1930s. The vast majority of their songs were performed in their native language. But in the clip below, they tackle an English-language song phonetically, producing a language that does not resemble any on Earth.

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Posted By: Paul - Tue Dec 09, 2008
Category: Music | Foreign Customs | 1920s | 1930s | Europe

Comments

Heer ist goot muzak! Vat ou dont ouderstaand?

Actually I think the age of the recording is more to blame than the singers. Anyhow, I do love a cappella singing.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 12/09/08 at 11:08 AM

I only made it to the 45 second mark. Thank goodness for drugs.

Posted by Madd Maxx on 12/09/08 at 12:42 PM

Kristy--that Manilow fact was news to me! Thanks!

Posted by Paul on 12/10/08 at 10:24 AM

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