Liefling – Gé Korsten
Liefling – Gé Korsten (One for the rugby lovers – honestly)
Sing Vir Ons 25 Grootste Treffers by Gé Korsten
On 29 September 1999, South Africa lost one of the leading luminaries
of the music world when news of the suicide of Gérald Korsten came
though. He was 71 years old. Gé entered the realms of ‘household name’
in South Africa with his operatic tenor voice and often teamed up with
the soprano Mimi Coertse, another householder namer.
‘Liefling’ is not an operatic piece, but is more of a big love song
featuring an operatic voice. The lush string arrangements sweep and
swoop as Gé builds each refrain towards the powerful chorus that would
leave most of us with strained vocal chords.
Apparently the Bulls fans love singing this before rugby matches, so
it’s a much more macho song than a first listen may let on. Steve
Hofmeyr, André Schwartz and Rino Hugo are a few of those who have
recorded versions of this, but none give you the goosebump that Gé’s
version does.
Where to find it:
The Heart And Soul Of Gé Korsten (2004) Gallo, CDREDD645
Sing Vir Ons 25 Grootste Treffers – Gé Korsten (2011) NEXTCD251
Huisgenoot 90 Jaar Van Afrikaanse Musiek (2011) NEXTCD 267
Cover versions (selected):
André Schwartz with Sarah Theron
Jannie Moolman and Helene Henn
Symphonia (instrumental)
Sterling EQ (instrumental)
Manuel Escorcio
Video:
Lyrics:
Jy weet dat ek nie sonder jou kan bestaan nie
Jy weet dat jy ook nie alleen kan bestaan nie
Dit weet jy goed
Chorus
Liefling kan ons nie maar vergeet en vergewe
Liefling ek kan nie sonder jou verder lewe
Dit weet jy goed
Jy weet dat ou herinnerings nooit vergaan nie
Jy weet dat niemand ooit in jou plek kan staan nie
Dit weet jy goed
Chorus
Nou is die tyd moenie wag
Want ek verlang elke dag
Hier is my hart neem dit nou
Hier is my hart net vir jou
Jy weet dat ek nie sonder jou kan bestaan nie
Jy weet dat jy ook nie alleen kan bestaan nie
Dit weet jy goed
Chorus
Liefling jy weet
Written by: Kunze, Maffay, Toerien
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