Auf Wiederseh'n

Rudi Schuricke

About Auf Wiederseh'n

"Auf Wiedersehen", or "Auf Wiederseh'n, Sweetheart", is a song written by German composer Eberhard Storch around 1950. Storch wrote the song in the hospital for his wife Maria as he was ill for a long time. It was originally sung in German by Rudi Schuricke and released on the 78 rpm record Polydor 48 374 H in 1950.


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(Auf wiedersehen, auf wiedersehen)
(We'll meet again, sweetheart)

This lovely day has flown away
The time has come to part
We'll kiss again, like this again
Don't let the teardrops start
With love that's true, I'll wait for you
Auf wiedersehen, sweetheart

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Rudi Schuricke

Rudi Schuricke (born Erhard Rudolf Hans Schuricke; 16 March 1913, Brandenburg an der Havel – 28 December 1973) was a popular German singer and film star. Especially well known in the 1930s through the early 1950s, his 1949 recording of "Capri-Fischer" was a "smash hit" in Germany. Even as late as the mid-1950s, he was still a successful musical artist. In 1954 alone, his song "Moulin Rouge" was the 74th most purchased single on the German year-end chart and another of his songs "Das Märchen unserer Liebe" appeared on the German Top50 chart. The advent of the rock 'n' roll age, however, soon made his music old fashioned.Schuricke tried to make a comeback in the early 1960s. At the time of his comeback, Billboard Magazine referred to him as "one of Germany's ho… more »

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Written by: EBERHARD STORCH, JOHN SEXTON, JOHN TURNER

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Auf Wiederseh'n" was sung by Rudi Schuricke, a prominent German singer and actor during the 1930s and 1940s. The title translates as "Goodbye" in English.
Release Year
The song was released in 1949, a time when Rudi Schuricke was at the peak of his singing career.
Popularity
"Auf Wiederseh'n" became highly popular not only in Germany but across various European countries. Its melody and lyrics were appreciated by a wider audience.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label Telefunken, one of the leading record companies in Germany during that era.
Genre
“Auf Wiederseh'n” falls under the genre of Schlager music – a style of popular or folk music in Germany – known for its simplicity and catchy melodies.
Impact on Schuricke's Career
The success of "Auf Wiederseh'n" boosted Schuricke's singing career and cemented his status as one of the leading German singers of his time.
Song Theme
The song carries the theme of parting and goodbyes, resonating with a post-war audience that was grappling with loss and separation.
Song Performances
Rudi Schuricke performed "Auf Wiederseh'n" in several concerts, radio broadcasts, and also on television, contributing to its popularity.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Auf Wiederseh'n" were written by Eberhard Storch, a German songwriter known for his work in the Schlager genre.
Music Composition
The song was composed by Wilhelm Greiner. The composer's contribution added a romantic and melancholic vibe to the song.
Legacy
The song "Auf Wiederseh'n" holds enduring popularity and is considered a classic in the repertoire of German Schlager music.

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