Il mio cuore va
Description of my song
“Il mio cuore va” was written by Carmelo La Bionda, Angelo La Bionda, James Horner and Will Jennings and was first released by Sarah Brightman in 1998. Doctor Wilhelm Lichtenberg sings a beautiful rendition.
Classical
The Winner Takes It All
Description of my song
“The Winner Takes It All” is a song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA. Released as the first single from the group’s seventh studio album, Super Trouper (1980) and is about the end of a relationship. Doctor Wilhelm Lichtenberg brings this old classic to life in a different way.
Nella Fantasia
Description of my song
“Nella Fantasia” (“In My Fantasy”) is a song sung in Italian, based on the theme “Gabriel’s Oboe” from the film The Mission (1986). With music by composer Ennio Morricone and lyrics by Chiara Ferraù. Doctor Wilhelm Lichtenberg does this special song justice.
Perhaps Love
Description of my song
“Perhaps Love” is a song John Denver wrote and recorded as a duet with Plácido Domingo. The song appeared on Domingo’s 1981 album of the same title. Doctor Wilhelm Lichtenberg does a cover of this song which brings tears to the eyes.
Volaré
Description of my song
“Volaré” is a song by the French Rumba Catalana band Gipsy Kings, which was released in 1999 in Europe, Japan and Mexico. Doctor Wilhelm Lichtenberg certainly put a new spin on an old favourite.
You’ll Never Walk Alone
Description of my song
“You’ll Never Walk Alone” is a show tune from the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. Sung here by Doctor Wilhelm Lichtenberg, it certainly is a heart-warming rendition.
Weeping
Description of my song
“Weeping” was written by Daniel Heymann in 1984 which is a South African freedom song and first recorded in 1990. Doctor Wilhelm Lichtenberg brings this patriotic song back to life.
Ein Lied geht um die Welt
Description of my song
“Ein Lied geht um die Welt” is a 1933 German drama film directed by Richard Oswald and originally sung by Joseph Schmidt, Doctor Wilhelm Lichtenberg’s German heritage comes through in his rendition.
Who Wants to Live Forever
“Who Wants to Live Forever” is a song by the British rock band Queen. A power ballad, which released in June 1986, and written by lead guitarist Brian May. Rearranged by Wilhelm’s friend and musical director Riaan Steyn, Doctor Lichtenberg sings this in collaboration with Brian May and Kerry Ellis.
Music Video
Ndikhokhele Bawo
Description of my song
“Ndikhokhele Bawo” is an African traditional prayer that Dr Wilhelm Lichtenberg, the Tygerberg Children’s Choir and Nombulelo Yendo do a beautiful rendition of. Sung during Covid as a song of hope and gratitude.