On September 18, 1966 the librettist Erich Meder, who was known for his soulful and popular songs and a lot of evergreens, died in Vienna. „Stell‘ dir vor, es geht das Licht aus“ (Just imagine, the lights switch off) was such a successful piece, composed by Hans Lang and interpreted by Maria Andergast and Paul Hörbiger in the movie "Der alte Sünder" (The old Sinner). The title was one of the first editions of the newly founded music publishing MELODIE DER WELT in 1951.
Erich Meder was born the son of a Privy Councillor in Brno (Czech Republic today) on July 28, 1897. After his high school graduation he made in WW1 military service in the artillery. He studied part time at the University of World Trade (Vienna University of Economics) and completed his diploma in business administration in 1929. At first he earned his living in a bank but became owner of a company for the production of promotional articles (he even had a patent on a wind turbine) until 1925 and finally worked as a salesman. From 1933 he worked as a freelance writer, author of radio plays and lyricist. Soon his songs were used in feature films, advertising and cultural films. For more information see website www.erichmeder.at
„Du bist die Rose vom Wörthersee“ (You are the Rose of Lake Wörthersee) dates from 1947 and was written for the movie „Der alte Herr Kanzleirat“ (The old gentleman councilor). The hit was interpreted by Maria Andergast and the composer Hans Lang. 1952 the song became the theme song of a movie of the same name.
„Meine Rosa ist aus Böhmen“ (My Rosa is from Bohemia) is a Polka foxtrot, which Fred Rauch had sung on record.
Available as Combo-Edition:
Lang, Hans / Meder, Erich
Du bist die Rose vom Wörthersee / Meine Rosa ist aus Böhmen
Instrument / Voice: Combo
Order number: 672/41/10
Price: € 15.00