Merci Chérie - Thank you Udo! - Wachau Festival Weißenkirchen

Merci Chérie - Thank you, Udo! His career spanned nearly 60 years, and in 1966, he became the first Austrian to win the Grand Prix Eurovision de la Chanson. He wrote worldwide hits for Shirley Bassey, Sammy Davis Jr., and Bing Crosby, had number one hits in France and Japan, and sold over 100 million records. Udo Jürgens is one of the most famous entertainers, singers, and composers in German popular music. The Schlager legend passed away in 2014. What remains are his compositions, as Udo Jürgens promised: "I'll leave you everything here!" His songs are versatile and cover the genres of chanson, schlager, and pop equally. His entertaining and sometimes critical lyrics still captivate people around the world today. The program ranges from true rarities to the biggest hits like "Mit 66 Jahren," "Ein ehrenwertes Haus," and "Ich war noch niemals in New York." Performing are: Antje Kohler, Marcel-Philipp Kraml, Tanja Petrasek, Markus Richter, Andreas Brencic, and band. Idea and concept: Markus Richter and Rita Sereinig. A guest performance by the Theater 82er Haus.