Edward Hulewicz: I regret that he has no children and is alone. Family life just didn’t work out for him …

When, half a century ago, Edward Hulewicz sang “For the health of the ladies” for the first time, no one thought that the then young and extremely beautiful singer would become … an icon of Polish feast song. Today his hit is sung by Zenek Martyniuk. He himself is facing monstrous loneliness.

50 years have passed since Edward Hulewicz left the band Kanon Rytm and began his solo career. His greatest hit – “For the health of the ladies” – reigned then at all dances, and he became recognizable overnight.

He had everything to become an idol of young people – a great voice, stunning beauty and charisma, which is “something” that made it impossible to take your eyes off him when he stood on stage.

For years, however, he was classified as a … festive singer, performer of light, easy and pleasant pieces.

It was only recently that he admitted that the patch that had been affixed to him did not match his character at all and that it disturbed him greatly. During his studies he was a great lover of sung poetry, he loved jazz, and he saw himself on the stage as … a rockman!

“I took my first steps in the profession in rock bands Tarpany and Heliosi. For many years I was a rocker” – he says, recalling his youth.

Although he has long since reached retirement age, he still sings and looks like … a youngster (the latest photos that he published on his website show that he has managed to outsmart the passing of time!).

In October, he recorded a new song “W tanga tym rhythm” and is looking forward to presenting it to his fans during live performances.

“I am professionally active, I still receive offers for more concerts. I have to try to look good and be in good shape” – he says and adds that he would not like to go on stage with a cane.

“It takes a little effort,” he jokes when asked about ways to keep his youthful appearance.

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