Jonny Hill touches the audience: a farewell song for his friend

Jonny Hill touches the audience: a farewell song for his friend

On October 3, 2024, the spectators of "Schlager fun with Andy Borg" experienced a moving moment that underlines the emotional depth of music. The famous pop singer Jonny Hill, 84 years old, appeared and presented his new single "As long as he knows who I am". During his appearance it quickly became clear that this song offers more than just entertainment; He is a tribute to a deceased friend and a powerful comment on Alzheimer's disease.

Jonny Hill spoke to Andy Borg, 63, about the personal message behind his music. "I had a friend, that was my oldest friend. With him I made my first record and wrote our first songs," he said. Two years ago, his friend Alzheimer's was diagnosed, which Hill deeply touched. "On his last visit he no longer recognized me," said Hill, whose emotional moment on stage was also followed by the spectators and Borg.

the emotional appearance and its background

Jonny Hill not only wanted to raise awareness of the incurable disease, but also donate consolation for those affected and their relatives. He explained: "It is a disease that is unfortunately not curable." His touch, while sang the first lines of his song, was clearly noticeable for those present. Hill visibly fought his tears while standing on the stage, shook his head from time to time and looked down and sad looks down. Despite his emotions, he set himself the challenge of presenting his song and finally bowed with a sad smile in front of the audience.

This goosebumps moment is not only a highlight of the show, but also comes at a time when the topic of Alzheimer's is often pushed out of the discussion. "I wanted to put a little monument to my friend," emphasized Hill, who uses his voice and talent to raise awareness of this serious topic.

"Schlager fun with Andy Borg" will also be broadcast in the BR in autumn, which will address a larger number of spectators. But the changes and the increasing popularity of the show also raise questions about how the fans will react to it. A detail that is important for the fans remains unnamed: the effects of this expansion on the show itself and the usual presentation of their favorite artists.

This video and other emotional moments of the episode can serve by fans as a memory of this special performance, which will certainly remain in mind for a long time. The power of music, which not only maintains, but also appeals to deep social issues, was shown in full splendor during this program.