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Paul Filev

sings "Der Wind hat mir ein Lied erzählt" in Douglas Sirk's (then Detlef Sierck) 1937 film LA HABANERA. It's an extraordinary scene & breathtaking performance. Dressed in a Latin costume, but with an über-Germanic vocal style, Zarah sings about irresolute tropical desire(!). I love a good . And Zarah's cavernous voice is utterly captivating.

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YouTubeZarah Leander - Der Wind hat mir ein Lied erzählt (English subs)By John Duqesa
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Paul Filev

I've found treasures among . A chance to discover I missed, overlooked, didn't spot, or ignored bec. of the hype on first publication. Not bugged by the either.

Also a bit shocked at quite recent stuff that's already remaindered. (A reminder: we all get .)

A real find was RISINGTIDEFALLINGSTAR by : a that blends memoir, travelogue & literary biography on "drowned poets, eccentric artists, queer writers, tempests & storms".

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