History of the song "A Coward Doesn't Play Hockey" by Eduard Khil

Those who grew up in the Soviet Union know what kind and meaningful songs there were. Nowadays you can sing about anything you want and it will find a listener, but back then you had to try harder. They often sang about love, sports, space, the sun, childhood and kindness. And it was so pleasant to listen to it...

It was especially nice to listen to the voices Magomaeva, Khil, Kristalinskaya, Kobzon. and other professional singers. They are still listened to today, and not only by those who grew up on their songs. Even young people add their compositions to their playlists. Even though for them it seems to be something unfamiliar and unknown.

Eduard Khil - "A coward doesn't play hockey."

Just as uncharted could be the composition of the Hilya - "A coward doesn't play hockey", but it's still popular today. On YouTube, the Soviet clip has been viewed 150,000 people, and in the comments you can meet both young people and those who are older. And the young people specifically indicate their age. Someone writes: "I am 17 years old, but I am crazy about Khil's songs". On the one hand it's good that young people are proud to have Khil on their playlist, but on the other hand it's kind of sad. It used to be that they just listened to him and there was nothing wrong with that.

In the USSR, Khil was listened to everywhere. His voice was broadcast on the radio, and he was also on television, if there was such a thing. Both adults and children enjoyed his compositions. And if we talk about the song "A Coward Doesn't Play Hockey", it was listened to by hockey players, fans and backyard kids who played hockey.

There were times when you'd hear that song and you'd want to go to the skates. And it seems like you can beat everybody, beat everybody. Even if it's summer! That was real musical talent. Needless to say, it was the same feeling not only among ordinary backyard amateurs, but also among professional hockey players? Maybe that's why they are playing worse now... Domestic hockey lacks Eduard Khil, who would energise everyone with motivation:

The clip is uncomplicated, but Khil is peerless. One of his charisms enough to outshine any set. And when he sings, everything else is built up in his imagination. He's moving his head, his hands. He's so worried, as if there were real hockey players behind the screen. But he's talking to them, he's looking at them.

And while the song is playing, I'm imagining in my head the one USSR national team. Our athletes are on the field, preparing for the game. The goalkeeper stands in his place, the puck drops and... The opponents have no chance, our hockey players were too good.

"And it's all right, as long as it's on the court.

Great five and goalie!"

How accurately Khil put it about our hockey players. But he was great himself. It's rare to meet people like that nowadays. And what picture do you imagine when you listen to this song? Share it in the comments.