Fraulein
Hank Locklin
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Far across the blue waters Lives an old German's daughter By the banks of the old river Rhine Where I loved her and left her But I can't forget her 'Cause I miss my pretty Fraulein Fraulein, Fraulein Look up toward the heavens each night When the stars seem to shine By the same stars above you I swear that I love you You are my pretty Fraulein When my memories wander Away over yonder To the sweetheart that I left behind In a moment of glory A face comes before me The face of my pretty Fraulein Fraulein, Fraulein Walk down by the river Pretend that your hand's holding mine By the same stars above you I swear that I love you
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Written by: LAWTON WILLIAMS
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5 facts about this song
Hank Locklin Version1. "Fraulein" was initially covered by Hank Locklin, establishing the song as a country classic.
2. Hank Locklin's version became one of his biggest hits, defining his music career.
3. The song, in the hands of Locklin, was instrumental in popularising the "Nashville sound"- a smoother, more pop-oriented sound for country music.
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Mickey Gilley Version4. Mickey Gilley's rendition of "Fraulein" was included in his 1974 album "Room Full of Roses".
5. His version was a top ten hit working its way to number seven on the Billboard Country Singles charts.
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Victor Wood Version6. Victor Wood, a Filipino singer, gave the song a unique twist by performing it as a ballad.
7. Wood's version was released in the late 60s and became popular in the Philippines.
8. The song is considered one of the signature songs of Victor Wood.
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Willie Nelson Version9. Willie Nelson's cover of "Fraulein" was part of his 1976 album, "The Sound in Your Mind".
10. Nelson's rendition deviates from the traditional versions and exhibits his signature storytelling and straightforward singing style.
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General Facts11. "Fraulein" is a country song composed by Lawton Williams and dates back to the late 1950s.
12. The song tells the story of a man in love with a German girl, hence the German reference "Fraulein", which means young woman or miss.
13. All four artists - Hank Locklin, Mickey Gilley, Victor Wood, and Willie Nelson - while belonging to different music eras and styles, have had significant contributions to their genres using this single song.
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