| The Alexandrov Red Army Ensemble performs the "Vasya-Vasilyok" song. Soloists - Babayev & Pankov, the conductor is A.Alexandrov. "Concert for the Front" movie, 1942 Краснознаменный ансамбль песни и пляски им. А.В.Александрова - "Вася-Василек" Солисты - Георгий Бабаев и Василий Панков Дирижер - А. Александров 1942 Lyrics: Why are you depressed, Vasya, Hanging your head? Your clear eyes now look dim, Frowning, unhappy... You used to go into battle with jokes What happened suddenly to you, Vasya Vasilyochek? Oh, dear! Oh, Vasya-Vasilyok! Oh... Refrain: Sadness doesn't suit the soldier Do not let your grief overcome you Even if there's a reason Never be depressed Do not let grief get inside Never be depressed! Do not be depressed! For almost five weeks already There is no letter from the post. You see, my bro, My heart wants some endearment! Beating the enemy is a different matter - It's better done jokingly. If there's no letter from your sweetheart - Then your thoughts are darker. Oh, dear! Oh, Vasya-Vasilyok! Oh... Refrain But if she is not going to write Then she has forgotten me Then I shall understand That she has never loved me. Why are you, Vasya, my big friend, Torching yourself that way? If she loves you with all her heart, Then you'll get good news! Oh, dear! Oh, Vasya-Vasilyok! Oh... Refrain Keep our shoulders close to each other! Our friendship will stay! If your heart is hot, Then you'll find a girl for you! And if today it hurts don't be sad, Tomorrow will be ... |