Charlie Chaplin-this Is My Song (telecinemateca) May 2026

Interestingly, Chaplin originally wanted the legendary to record the track, only accepting that Jolson had passed away nearly 16 years earlier after being shown a photo of his headstone. Global Success and Petula Clark

: Clark initially disliked the "old-fashioned" English lyrics and recorded versions in French, German, and Italian first. Charlie Chaplin-This is my song (Telecinemateca)

In Romania, the song gained a unique cultural status as the theme for Telecinemateca . The specific version used for the show's intro was an orchestral arrangement by , a German composer and big band leader known for his "Happy Music" style. For many, this melody remains the definitive "sound of cinema," signaling the start of a weekly window into the world of classic films. The specific version used for the show's intro

This is My Song - Charlie Chaplin

While the song was a tie-in for his film, it became a massive independent hit when recorded by in 1967. and Italian first. In Romania