Unfinished Flight: Selected Songs of Vladimir Vysotsky by Vladimir Vysotsky, Andrey Kneller

By Vladimir Vysotsky, Andrey Kneller

Vladimir Vysotsky (January 25, 1938 - July 25, 1980) was once a poet, singer,
and actor whose paintings had an immeasurable and lasting impression on Russian
culture. His songs explored an unlimited number of issues, ranging from
comedy to social and political observation. With the notable poetical
quality of his lyrics, he speedy outgrew the label of "a bard." In the
time while many poets and performers have been lower than heavy scrutiny and
censorship via the govt, Vysotsky dared to talk his brain and due
to his significant reputation with the Soviet humans, he was once left largely
ignored by means of the specialists. Vysotsky died of a middle assault on July 25,
1980, even though many speculate that alcohol and drug use can have also
contributed to his early dying. within the brief span of twenty years,
Vysotsky had produced approximately 2000 songs and poems. To this present day, he
remains an icon for the Russian humans and has had a deep impact on
the Russian musicians of this present day. This dual-language selection of his
work strives to provide a glimpse into the inventive brain of Russia's
greatest singer.

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I’ll allow them to drink, and this verse I will sing, For a moment I’ll stay on the brink!... 1972 Честь шахматной короны. Подготовка Я кричал: "Вы что там, обалдели? " Мне сказали в нашем спортотделе: "Ага, прекрасно - ты и защитишь! " Ничего, я тоже не подарок,- У меня в запасе - ход конем. Ох вы мускулы стальные, Пальцы цепкие мои! Эх, резные, расписные Деревянные ладьи! Друг мой, футболист, учил: "Не бойся,- Он к таким партнерам не привык. " Я налег на бег, на стометровки, В бане вес согнал, отлично сплю, Были по хоккею тренировки...

Do not listen to the old tight thong! But the horses that I’ve got are fastidious, I didn’t live out my life, I won’t finish my song! I’ll allow them to drink, and this verse I will sing, - Just a little bit longer I will stay on the brink! A brutal twister like a flake will then sweep me off the palm, They will drag me on the sled through the morning in a welter, Slow your gallop, oh my horses, - make it peaceful and calm! And extend somewhat my journey to the last and final shelter! Slow it down, horses, calm your eagerness!

But the horses that I’ve got are fastidious, I didn’t live out my life, so let me finish this song! I’ll allow them to drink, and this verse I will sing, For a moment I’ll stay on the brink!... 1972 Честь шахматной короны. Подготовка Я кричал: "Вы что там, обалдели? " Мне сказали в нашем спортотделе: "Ага, прекрасно - ты и защитишь! " Ничего, я тоже не подарок,- У меня в запасе - ход конем. Ох вы мускулы стальные, Пальцы цепкие мои! Эх, резные, расписные Деревянные ладьи! Друг мой, футболист, учил: "Не бойся,- Он к таким партнерам не привык.

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