Goosebumps in Schlager fun: Jonny Hill mourns his friend

Goosebumps in Schlager fun: Jonny Hill mourns his friend

The "Schlager fun with Andy Borg" offered a very emotional Highlight last Thursday, October 3, 2024. Jonny Hill, a renowned pop star, was a guest and had a new song in his luggage that was touching for many hearts and caused goosebumps. The TV broadcaster SWR gave the viewers a deep insight into Hill's moving story, and the response was consistently positive.

In a conversation with Andy Borg, the 84-year-old made the sad background to his new song "As long as he still knows who I am". The title is a tribute to a deceased friend with whom Hill shared his musical beginnings. "I had a friend, that was my oldest friend ... I found out about two years ago that Alzheimer's was diagnosed with him," said Hill. This painful diagnosis caused Hill to write the song to draw attention to the difficult topic that often remains hidden.

a touching moment in the studio

"He didn't recognize me during his last visit," Jonny Hill described his sad memories. These words not only caused emotional moments at Hill; The audience and the moderator Andy Borg were also visibly affected. Hill could hardly hold his tears back and had to collect several times before he was able to start the next lines of his song. "It grabbed me that way and touched it," he confessed. His efforts to stay strong while singing were noticeable when he shook his head between the stanzas and looked down deeply in thought.

The song itself is not only a personal dedication, but also a call to awareness of the Alzheimer's disease. "You shouldn't always put the topic away because it is an illness that is unfortunately not curable," said Hill. With this song he wants to reach people and also offer relatives consolation. "I wanted to put a little monument to my friend," he added, which emphasizes the meaning and the emotional content of his contribution.

The reactions to his appearance

After the performance, it was so quiet in the studio that you could hear a pin. Jonny Hill was rewarded with standing ovation for his powerful performance. His dismay, but hopeful facial expression showed how important this moment was to him. After the performance, he bowed gratefully and showed a sad smile that spoke for himself. Many spectators were able to identify with their sensations, which makes it clear that music is not only entertainment, but can also arouse profound emotional relationships and memories.

The next episode of "Schlager fun with Andy Borg" is broadcast in the BR. Fans can look forward to and what surprises the season still has ready. as reported His , but the focus remains on the urgent message of Jonny Hill and his moving music. The evening has shown that the hit also has a relevant voice in delicate topics and combines both artists and the audience.