Interestingly, Chaplin originally wanted the legendary to record the track, only accepting that Jolson had passed away nearly 16 years earlier after being shown a photo of his headstone. Global Success and Petula Clark
In Romania, the song gained a unique cultural status as the theme for Telecinemateca . The specific version used for the show's intro was an orchestral arrangement by , a German composer and big band leader known for his "Happy Music" style. For many, this melody remains the definitive "sound of cinema," signaling the start of a weekly window into the world of classic films. Charlie Chaplin-This is my song (Telecinemateca)
This is My Song - Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin wrote the music and lyrics for "This Is My Song" in for his final film, A Countess from Hong Kong , starring Marlon Brando and Sophia Loren. Chaplin, a prolific composer who also wrote the famous theme "Smile," intended the song to evoke the atmosphere of 1930s shipboard romances. For many, this melody remains the definitive "sound
While the song was a tie-in for his film, it became a massive independent hit when recorded by in 1967. While the song was a tie-in for his
: Clark initially disliked the "old-fashioned" English lyrics and recorded versions in French, German, and Italian first.
: She eventually recorded the English version in the final minutes of a session, which went on to top the UK charts and reach the top 10 in the US. The "Telecinemateca" Connection