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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lili_MarleenLili Marleen - Wikipedia

    "Lili Marleen" (also spelled "Lili Marlen'", "Lilli Marlene", "Lily Marlene", "Lili Marlène" among others; German pronunciation: [ˈlɪliː maʁˈleːn(ə)]) is a German love song that became popular during World War II throughout Europe and the Mediterranean among both Axis and Allied troops.

  3. www.britannica.com › topic › Lili-MarleenLili Marleen | World War II, German, Wehrmacht | Britannica

    Lili Marleen, German song popular during World War II among both German and Allied soldiers. Hans Leip (1893–1983) began writing the lyrics in 1914 or 1915, reputedly while standing guard duty one night under a lamppost (“Vor der Kaserne vor dem grossen Tor stand eine Laterne”; “Underneath the

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  4. beatcrave.com › the-meaning-behind-the-song-lili-mThe Meaning Behind The Song: Lili Marleen by Marlene Dietrich

    Apr 13, 2024 · Marlene Dietrich’s rendition of the classic song “Lili Marleen” holds a special place in the hearts of many. This haunting melody, originally written as a poem by Hans Leip during World War I, has captivated listeners for decades.

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  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lale_AndersenLale Andersen - Wikipedia

    Lale Andersen (23 March 1905 – 29 August 1972) was a German chanson singer-songwriter [note a] born in Lehe (now part of Bremerhaven). [note b] She is best known for her interpretation of the song "Lili Marleen" in 1939, which by 1941 transcended the conflict to become World War II 's biggest international hit.

  7. beatcrave.com › the-meaning-behind-the-song-liliThe Meaning Behind The Song: Lili Marlene by Lale Andersen

    Nov 22, 2023 · Frequently Asked Questions about Lili Marlene 1. Who wrote the song Lili Marlene? Lili Marlene was written by Hans Leip, a German poet, during World War I. 2. When was Lili Marlene composed? The song was composed in 1915, during the First World War.

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  8. www.telegraph.co.uk › culture › musicThe story behind the song: Lili Marlene - The Telegraph

    Oct 11, 2008 · Norbert Schultze was a successful German composer of songs, opera and film music. He barely remembered the Great War but when he read Leip's poems, he caught their ominous mood and wrote a...

  9. www.iwm.org.uk › history › the-song-that-ruled-theThe song that ruled the airwaves - Imperial War Museums

    Without any doubt the most popular song of the Second World War was 'Lili Marlene'. It was based on a poem written during the First World War by German soldier Hans Leip and was addressed to two of Leip’s girlfriends, Lili and Marlene.