“On April 5, 2021, Poland was shocked by the news of the death of the legend of Polish song Krzysztof Krawczyk,” began Gabi Drzewiecka. “I have the impression that we are late with this Golden Fryderyk – the award for lifetime artistic achievements in the category of popular music” – continued Marcin Prokop. Then, Piotr Krzystek, the President of the City of Szczecin, together with Andrzej Piaseczny honored Krzysztof Krawczyk with the Golden Fryderyk posthumously. “Krzysztof Krawczyk was the artists we all miss,” said the president of Poznań from the stage. “Krzysiu, wherever you are, and if we’re going nowhere, let the world know once again that you were an extraordinary man” – said Piaseczny.
On behalf of the singer, the award was collected by the wife of Krzysztof Krawczyk – Ewa Krawczyk and the manager Andrzej Kosmala.
“Today four months have passed since the death of Krzysztof Krawczyk. He left fulfilled. He also left knowing that he had received this golden Fryderyk, which is the crowning achievement of all the awards he has received in his life. In March, when he found out about it, a beautiful one appeared on his face. smile. I do not know if it was not the last smile of Krzysztof I saw on his face. Krzysiu, let me pass this Golden Fryderyk over to the love of your life “- said Andrzej Kosmala.
“Krzysiu, wherever you are, I love you very much” – said Ewa Krawczyk, who could not hold back her tears. Then Skubas, Natalia Przybysz, Kasia Lins, Gromee and Ania Dąbrowska appeared on the stage to perform the hits “Trudno tak”, “Because you’re Ty” and “What is important in life”
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This year, the Academy honored the icon of Polish song with the Golden Fryderyk in the category of popular music. Krzysztof Krawczyk has been present on the music scene for almost 60 years and could boast of over a hundred recorded discs and millions of albums sold. He made his debut in the band Trubadurzy, but it was his solo career that brought him the greatest fame thanks to such songs as “Drawing on glass”, “Parostatek”, “How passed the day”, “I remember you from those years”, “The last time you will dance with me”, “When Elvis Presley sang to us”, “My friend”, “Because you are” and many others.
On his musical path, he avoided labeling, thanks to which his output is characterized by an extraordinary variety: from blues and country songs, through Christmas carols and religious songs to Polish versions of songs by Presley, Bregovic, Cohen or Dylan.
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