Rex Gildo
Rex Gildo (July 2, 1939 - October 26, 1999) was a German singer of schlager… Read Full Bio ↴Rex Gildo (July 2, 1939 - October 26, 1999) was a German singer of schlager ballads who reached the height of his popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, selling over 25 million records and starring in film and television roles.
Gildo was born Ludwig Alexander Hirtreiter in Straubing, Bavaria and was a member of the Regensburger Domspatzen choir before going to acting school. His first performance was with the Munich Kammerspiele theatre group in 1956, but he quickly moved into television and film, as well as performing as a singer; most famously duetting with Danish singer Gitte Haenning as "Gitte & Rex".
His most popular songs, such as Speedy Gonzales (1962), Goodbye Susanna (1965) and Fiesta Mexicana (1972) were million sellers and his sentimental, fernweh (wanderlust)-evoking music, often flavoured with Spanish or Mexican lyrics or styles, was especially in demand in the politically unsettled 1960s and 70s. His music and films sold well in Germany, but less so abroad, and he has been compared to Cliff Richard or Tom Jones. He also starred in his own television program, Gestatten - Rex Gildo.
In 1974, Gildo married his cousin Marion Ohlsen. The couple had no children and separated in 1990.
During the 1980s and 1990s, Gildo's popularity decreased and he felt pressured to maintain his public image. His appearances were mainly at folk festivals, shopping centres and other similar venues where audiences were sometimes less than kind; he was also reported to have problems with alcoholism, although this may have been due to medication he was taking. His final performance, on the day of his suicide, was in front of more than 3000 people at a furniture shop outside Frankfurt.
Gildo died in 1999 aged 60, having spent three days in an artificially-induced coma after attempting suicide by jumping from the window of his apartment building. He was said to have been suffering psychological problems.[7] After his death, it was reported that he had been gay and involved in a relationship with Dave Klingeberg, his secretary with whom he lived, for seven years. Gildo was buried next to his long-time companion, Fred Miekley.
In 2007, "Fiesta Mexicana (Hossa)" was brought into a whole new generation of people when the New York Rangers started playing the song whenever winger Marcel Hossa scored a goal.
Gildo was born Ludwig Alexander Hirtreiter in Straubing, Bavaria and was a member of the Regensburger Domspatzen choir before going to acting school. His first performance was with the Munich Kammerspiele theatre group in 1956, but he quickly moved into television and film, as well as performing as a singer; most famously duetting with Danish singer Gitte Haenning as "Gitte & Rex".
His most popular songs, such as Speedy Gonzales (1962), Goodbye Susanna (1965) and Fiesta Mexicana (1972) were million sellers and his sentimental, fernweh (wanderlust)-evoking music, often flavoured with Spanish or Mexican lyrics or styles, was especially in demand in the politically unsettled 1960s and 70s. His music and films sold well in Germany, but less so abroad, and he has been compared to Cliff Richard or Tom Jones. He also starred in his own television program, Gestatten - Rex Gildo.
In 1974, Gildo married his cousin Marion Ohlsen. The couple had no children and separated in 1990.
During the 1980s and 1990s, Gildo's popularity decreased and he felt pressured to maintain his public image. His appearances were mainly at folk festivals, shopping centres and other similar venues where audiences were sometimes less than kind; he was also reported to have problems with alcoholism, although this may have been due to medication he was taking. His final performance, on the day of his suicide, was in front of more than 3000 people at a furniture shop outside Frankfurt.
Gildo died in 1999 aged 60, having spent three days in an artificially-induced coma after attempting suicide by jumping from the window of his apartment building. He was said to have been suffering psychological problems.[7] After his death, it was reported that he had been gay and involved in a relationship with Dave Klingeberg, his secretary with whom he lived, for seven years. Gildo was buried next to his long-time companion, Fred Miekley.
In 2007, "Fiesta Mexicana (Hossa)" was brought into a whole new generation of people when the New York Rangers started playing the song whenever winger Marcel Hossa scored a goal.
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Rex Gildo Lyrics
Andrea Die Sonne von Piräus, sie ging schlafen Die Bouzoukis sind m…
Borriquito Hey Borriquito hör mir zu Tu-are you-are you Borriquito…
Chim-Chim-Cheri Chim chimery, chim chimery, Chim Chim Cheri, der Mann auf d…
Das alte Lied von St. Helena Es war das schönste Abendrot In einer warmen Sommernacht Wir…
Das Ende Der Liebe (Tell Laura I Love Her) Im Sommer noch waren sie glücklich und glaubten so wird es…
Der letzte Sirtaki Musik erklang um Mitternacht im Hafen Wo sich die Fischer vo…
Der Sommer geht Sommerwind und das weite Meer Do und ich am Inselstrand Blau…
Die Liebe die der Wein gemacht Gläser klingen Lass uns singen Küsse schenken bei heißer Mus…
Du bist mein Wunder Es war ein hin &' her. Nur Schmerzen in der abgestumpften…
Fiesta Mexicana Hossa! Hossa! Hossa! Hossa! Fiesta, Fiesta Mexicana Heut' g…
Fiesta Mexicana (Neuaufnahme) Hossa, hossa, hossa, hossa Fiesta, Fiesta Mexicana Heut geb…
Geh nicht vorbei Was uns bleibt ist der Abschied, Du t jetzt wieder…
Hast du Angst vor der Liebe Ich ruf' bei dir an Du hast nie Zeit Dabei merk ich…
Hasta La Vista Hasta la vista Ole Hasta la vista Ole Schönes Mädc…
Keine Macht auf Erden Wenn nicht der Frühling wär' Gäb's keine Rose…
Küsse von Dir Baby Ich schau auf die Uhr: Ganze fünf Minuten nur Bleibe…
Love A Little Bit Love a little bit - Melinda Come on and Kiss a little…
Margarita Ich sah sie in der Bodega Sie tanzte dort ganz allein Und…
Marie, der letzte Tanz ist nur für Dich Rot so strahlt die letzte Sonne, der Abend hat begonnen, du …
Marie, der letzte Tanz ist nur für dich (Neuaufnahme) Rot, so strahlt die letzte Sonne Der Abend hat begonnen Du g…
Memories Memories Memories Wo ich geh' Seh' ich sie. Memories Memorie…
Mit 'Nem Teelöffel Zucker Wenn dein Direktor mit dir spricht Und sagt, mehr Geld bekom…
Saragossa Saragossa Saragossa Dort wo der Sommer daheim ist. Saragossa…
Sommerblau Sommerblau in Deinen Augen Und Frühlingsrot auf Deinen Lippe…
Speedy Gonzales Es war eine wunderschöne Mondnacht Und ich spazierte allein …
Tanze Samba mit mir Du bist so heiß wie ein Vulkan Und heut verbrenn ich…
Tschitti Tschitti Bäng Bäng Oh mein Tschitti Tschitti Bäng Bäng Tschitti Tschitti Bäng B…
Unvergesslich Es ist unheimlich schön Uns verbindet nicht nur irgendwas. …
Va Bene Hey Signorina Come stai? Va bene Va bene, va bene, ich bin…
Vom Stadtpark Die Laternen Gehen sie aus vom Stadtpark die Laternen Bleibt uns zwei…
Wenn Du mich brauchst Wenn du mich brauchst So wie ich dich Wenn du mal Hilfe…
Wenn ich je deine liebe verlier Manchmal schien das Ende ganz nah Und wir haben's doch gesc…
Wenn ich je deine Liebe verlier' Manchmal schien das Ende ganz nah Und wir haben's doch gesch…