17 Hippies
17 Hippies are a band from Berlin, Germany, playing largely on acoustic ins… Read Full Bio ↴17 Hippies are a band from Berlin, Germany, playing largely on acoustic instruments. Leader Christopher Blenkinsop is originally from Manila, Philippines. Their music is a confection of various folk influences, and is performed with considerable style and energy. They are probably best known for the soundtrack to the 2002 German film Halbe Treppe, released in English as Grill Point.
The band was founded 1995 in Berlin by Christopher Blenkinsop (bouzouki, ukulele & vocals), Carsten Wegener (bass), Lutz “Lüül” Ulbrich (banjo & guitar), Kristin “Kiki” Sauer (accordion & vocals) and Reinhard "Koma" Lüderitz (bagpipes). They first used the name 17 Hippies in the fall of that year.
In 1996 they began to organize their own series of free concerts called Hippie Haus Tanz (Hippie House Dance). At this time Antje Henkel (clarinet), Elmar Gutmann (trumpet), and Ulrike “Rike” Lau (cello) joined the band. In 1997 Henry Notroff (clarinet) and Dirk Trageser (guitar & vocals) also were added, and live recordings of different concerts and rehearsal room sessions were compiled into their first CD Rock'n'Roll 13. In 1998 they played at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas and then toured in Texas and Louisiana. Later that year Uwe Langer (trombone) joined the band and they played in Paris for the first time.
They established their own record label and in 1999 released their second CD Wer ist das? (Who is that?). The French label Buda Musique released a compilation of both CD’s called Berlin Style, which was then also released in Italy. Volker "Kruisko" Rettmann (accordion) joined the band.
In 2001 the band wrote the score for the German movie Grill Point (Halbe Treppe) by Andreas Dresen and they performed in a cameo role in the film. A tour of Budapest, Prague, Vienna and France took place, and the second French album Sirba was released, featuring their first radio hit "Marlène". Kerstin Kaernbach (violin) also was added to the band lineup. Their first studio album Ifni was released in 2004. An extensive tour of Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Morocco and France ensued. Daniel Friederichs (violin) became the last member to join the current lineup. In 2006 the band made a tour of Japan and Spain and composed the music for the play Kasimir and Karoline, staged at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin.
In 2007, a second studio album Heimlich (Secret) was released in Europe and North America. In September they embarked on their first US tour, playing in Chicago, New York, Washington and Bloomington. In December they played at the Olympia in Paris. In 2008, their earlier albums were released in the UK by Propper Records, a second US tour took place, and they played festivals in Germany, France, the UK, Switzerland, Greece, Spain and Algeria.
The band was founded 1995 in Berlin by Christopher Blenkinsop (bouzouki, ukulele & vocals), Carsten Wegener (bass), Lutz “Lüül” Ulbrich (banjo & guitar), Kristin “Kiki” Sauer (accordion & vocals) and Reinhard "Koma" Lüderitz (bagpipes). They first used the name 17 Hippies in the fall of that year.
In 1996 they began to organize their own series of free concerts called Hippie Haus Tanz (Hippie House Dance). At this time Antje Henkel (clarinet), Elmar Gutmann (trumpet), and Ulrike “Rike” Lau (cello) joined the band. In 1997 Henry Notroff (clarinet) and Dirk Trageser (guitar & vocals) also were added, and live recordings of different concerts and rehearsal room sessions were compiled into their first CD Rock'n'Roll 13. In 1998 they played at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas and then toured in Texas and Louisiana. Later that year Uwe Langer (trombone) joined the band and they played in Paris for the first time.
They established their own record label and in 1999 released their second CD Wer ist das? (Who is that?). The French label Buda Musique released a compilation of both CD’s called Berlin Style, which was then also released in Italy. Volker "Kruisko" Rettmann (accordion) joined the band.
In 2001 the band wrote the score for the German movie Grill Point (Halbe Treppe) by Andreas Dresen and they performed in a cameo role in the film. A tour of Budapest, Prague, Vienna and France took place, and the second French album Sirba was released, featuring their first radio hit "Marlène". Kerstin Kaernbach (violin) also was added to the band lineup. Their first studio album Ifni was released in 2004. An extensive tour of Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Morocco and France ensued. Daniel Friederichs (violin) became the last member to join the current lineup. In 2006 the band made a tour of Japan and Spain and composed the music for the play Kasimir and Karoline, staged at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin.
In 2007, a second studio album Heimlich (Secret) was released in Europe and North America. In September they embarked on their first US tour, playing in Chicago, New York, Washington and Bloomington. In December they played at the Olympia in Paris. In 2008, their earlier albums were released in the UK by Propper Records, a second US tour took place, and they played festivals in Germany, France, the UK, Switzerland, Greece, Spain and Algeria.
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17 Hippies Lyrics
Across Waters Come in son, take off them boots Hang up your coat Pull…
Adieu Ich bin gekommen, um Adieu zu sagen Die andern sind schon…
Atchafalaya Roter Mond – die Sonne wirft den Abend Über unsere Köpfe…
Biese Bouwe Biese Bouwe babbele bies Biese Bouwe äjän Koi Biese Bouwe …
Blumen Im Glas Er bietet ihr Tee an Sie bietet ihm mehr Schritte im weiße…
Bound for morning She was standing at the bus-stop in the rain When he…
Dansons La Valse Au fond de la mer tout est calme Je n'entends que…
Deine Tränen Morgengrau'n, nur wir am Strand Die Nacht verliert sich heu…
Dorn Hör' wie es bebt Laut tönt das Herz in meinem Körper Blut…
El Dorado Mon El Dorado Symphonie d'un going better Mon El Dorado S…
Frau von ungefähr Ungefähr, um fünf vor sechs Verließ die Frau von nebenan den…
Gator's Grin GATOR'S GRIN Il y a des ‘tites blondes et il y…
Heimlich Was ich heimlich gemacht hab' Daran hattest du teil Du has…
Herz Auf Der Zunge Das Herz auf der Zunge Den Fuß in der Tür Immer entgegen…
Hotel Cazane In der Lobby stand Alice Um sie 'rum ein paar Cousins Schwül…
Hoyaka HOYAKA Boya Boye hiämo die oma do! Losemäse mo e kou kos…
Ifni Es ist so still, Als wäre sie allein. Sie schläft nicht ein,…
Jolie Blonde Oh mais jolie blonde Tu m'as quitté pour t'en alle…
Jolies Filles Les plus jolies filles Habitent en face dans ma rue 36 Bag…
Just Like You You got the tip, from the blood on my lip You…
Lazy Friends & Promises Say it ain't so We didn't mean to go to sea,…
Mad Bad Cat Mad Bad Cat My baby's got a brand new car Drives it…
Madame Madame n'est pas Pour les choses banales Madame n'est pas …
Mädchen Im Glück Mädchen im Glück Haben nichts zu verbergen Verlassen unger…
Marlène Marlène s'en va la nuit tombée Elle longe ce soir toute…
Moi Moi, je te demande Toi, tu dis rien Moi, je te demande…
Mustafa Salemalaikum, Allah sei mir gnädig, oh, Mustafa, nimm Dich …
Saint behind the glass Hammer and a nail Hammer and a nail Saint behind the glass H…
Schattenmann Fahr ich mal nach Irgendwo Dann ist er mein Begleiter Bei …
Solitaire Elle joue sa solitaire Valet de pique sur dame de cœur Réu…
Son Mystère Les yeux baissés, la main tremblante Il est à couper le…
Stern am Ende der Welt Du drehst am Rad Und schaust ins Blaue Du willst wohl weg,…
The Moving Song Now it's time for you to lay on roses And for…
The Train Should I get a hold on this The old man said This…
Tick Tack Der erste Tag ist mein Der zweite ist für dich Der dritte…
Ton Étrangère Je veux devenir ton étrangère Me priver de ta politesse M'…
Uz Uz misch ned Babbisch guzje uz misch net Isch ho dä nix…
Vallée de Sirba Près d'un carrefour Il y a une porte qui claque Elle ferme…
Wann war das? Genau gesagt verfiel ich deinen worten, Von deinen lippen la…
Was bleibt Sie war schön und zeigte stolz ihre Beine dem ganzen Café Da…
Welcome to my world You say you love me But you won't let me touch…