What is the meaning of the song Lili Marlene?

What is the meaning of the song Lili Marlene?

Lili Marleen is one of the best known songs of the twentieth century. A plaintive expression of a soldier’s desire to be with his girlfriend, it is indelibly associated with World War II, in part because it was popular with soldiers on both sides. It was first recorded by the German singer Lale Anderson in 1939.

Why was Lili Marlene so popular?

“Lili Marlene” was first aired to troops on August 18th 1941, despite previously being banned by Joseph Goebbels for its anti-war sentiment. It rapidly became one of the most popular hits; soon it was played on a daily basis, often just before 10pm—as if it were a lullaby for soldiers at the numerous fronts.

Who sang Lili Marlene in English?

Marlene Dietrich
Lili Marleen/Artists

Who wrote the song Lili Marlene?

Vlado Kreslin
Tommie Connor
Lili Marlene/Lyricists

Who sang Lili Marleen?

When did Marlene sing Lili Marlene?

Dietrich sang “Lili Marlene” in her television special An Evening with Marlene Dietrich, which aired on the BBC in the UK and on CBS in the US in 1973, and was featured on four of her six original albums….Marlene Dietrich version.

“Lili Marlene”
B-side “Symphonie”
Released 7 September 1945
Recorded 1944
Genre Jazz Pop

Who first sang Lili Marlene?

When did Vera Lynn record Lili Marlene?

In 2005, Bear Family Records released a 7-CD set Lili Marleen an allen Fronten (“Lili Marleen on all Fronts”), including nearly 200 versions of “Lili Marleen” with a 180-page booklet….Marlene Dietrich version.

“Lili Marlene”
Released 7 September 1945
Recorded 1944
Genre Jazz Pop
Length 4:45

What was Marlene Dietrich famous saying?

Marlene Dietrich > Quotes

  • “It’s the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter.”
  • “I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself.”
  • “I do not think we have a “right” to happiness.

What French singer now in his 80s has a 50 year career behind him and his most famous song is Lily?

Francis also recorded the song in Italian and French. Her version of “Lili Marleen” peaked at number 9 on the German music charts….Connie Francis version.

“Lili Marleen”
Single by Connie Francis
Songwriter(s) Norbert Schultze Hans Leip
Producer(s) Gerhard Mendelsohn

Which film star said I want to be alone?

Greta Garbo
The LOC.GOV Wise Guide : ‘I Want to Be Alone’ Greta Garbo uttered this famous line in the 1932 Oscar winner “Grand Hotel.” The actress, born in 1905 in Stockholm, Sweden, would forever be as famous for her screen presence as for her reclusiveness, an image she burnished after retiring from films at the age of 36.

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