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Songs German soldiers listened to during WWII?

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104thboy

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I'm doing reenacting now and since I play the violin I figured I could find some songs to play during our reenactments. I'm not talking about political marches or that type. More along the lines of Lilli Marleen. Thanks guys.
 
How about Museden Elvis did a version of it called Wooden Heart same melody but vocals were in English and German, basically the same song
 
Lili Marlene was a huge favourite of the German troops, and became so popular with all troops that it was re-recorded in English.

Here's the Wikipedia entry (misspelled)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lili_Marleen

In German on You Tube (Dietrich is not the original singer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO0lUXnAs-U

An English version by Vera Lynn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8XeS3lsgc&feature=related

This tune was also used for the song We Are the D-Day Dodgers sung by the Canadians and British in Italy, after Lady Astor infamously called them that.

Oops - just re-read your post more carefully and I see you already know that one. Oh well, maybe the links will be of interest to someone.

:)
K.
 
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