Andrea Elisabeth Maria Jürgens (born May 15,1967 in Wanne… Read Full Bio ↴Andrea Jürgens
Andrea Elisabeth Maria Jürgens (born May 15,1967 in Wanne-Eickel , North Rhine-Westphalia , Germany, died July 20, 2017) was a German schlager singer. She became famous as a child star in the late 1970s when she had her first hit with "Und dabei liebe ich euch beide" at the age of ten. She's been active in the music business ever since with more than sixty single releases.
Career
The early years
Andrea Jürgens is the daughter of Heinz and Margret Jürgens. She performed her debut hit "Und dabei liebe ich euch beide" in her very first television appearance which took place in the ARD Silvestergala in the New Year's Eve of 1977/1978. The song was written by Jack White_(producer) and Jon Athan. Its lyrics handle the post-divorce situation from a child's perspective. Further appearances on various television and radio shows followed. In the March of 1978 Andrea Jürgens was the viewers' choice winner on ZDF -Hitparade, a television show conducted by Dieter-Thomas Heck .
In the fall of 1978 the follow-ups to the debut hit were released. "Ich zeige Dir mein Paradies" (I'll show you my paradise) and "Tina ist weg" (Tina has run away) together with her success in the so called hit parades concluded Andrea Jürgens' position as the first big child star in Germany since Heintje . In 1979 /1979 she gained further success with "Ein Herz für Kinder" (A heart for children) and "Eine Rose für dich" (A rose for you).
In October 1979 the Christmas album Weihnachten mit Andrea Jürgens was published. Its sales exceeded 1,5 million copies in just three months. Consequently the album achieved multiple gold records and double platinum. The album included the single "Aba Heidschi Bumbeidschi".
1980s
Andrea Jürgens' commercial success continued in a smaller scale in the early 1980s. The folk music album Andrea Jürgens singt die schönsten deutschen Volkslieder was released in 1981 . Her next single hits were "Mama Lorraine" (1981), "Japanese Boy" (1981) and "Playa Blanca" (1984). Like "Manuel Goodbye" (1983), "Playa Blanca" was originally sung in English by Audrey Landers . Jack White produced the German versions for Andrea Jürgens.
The albums Solang’ ein Mädchen träumen kann (1982) and Weil wir uns lieben (1984) were not such chart busters as their predecessors. In the latter half of the decade no new studio albums were released. She had though some single releases (e.g. "Ciao ciao amore") and a "Best Of" compilation which was published in 1987 .
1990s and afterwards
Next studio albums by Andrea Jürgens were released in the early 1990s (Küsse der Nacht, Liebe). The album Ich krieg' nie genug von dir was released in 1993 . It included once again a song originally interpreted by Audrey Landers, namely "Guten Morgen Sonnenschein" ("Honeymoon in Trinidad"). In 1996 Jürgens recorded the single "Wir greifen nach den Sternen" together with the Nockalm Quintett . The song was included in the album Wenn ich glücklich bin (1996), the opening track of which is the German cover version of Madonna >'s hit "You'll See ", "Du wirst sehen".
In 2002 Andrea Jürgens celebrated her 25-year singing career. The anniversary was celebrated by publishing the jubilee album Dankeschön zum 25jährigen Bühnenjubiläum. In the new century she changed her record company from BMG /Bertelsmann_Music_Group to KOCH. Lust aufs Leben (2005) was her first studio album under the new label. Jack White and Peter Wagner had been the producers of Jürgens' albums during her BMG-years, Mr White often mentioned as the executive producer on the album cover. In KOCH her producer has been Alfons Weindorf .
Her early albums were published in a non-plastic CD-box in 2006 by White Records. The albums are: Ich zeige dir mein Paradies, Eine Rose schenk ich dir...und dieses Lied, Irgendwann wird jedes Mädchen mal 17, Mama Lorraine and Solang’ ein Mädchen träumen kann, each one with original cover artwork
Lyrics
The lyrics of Andrea Jürgens' songs are mainly about typical schlager themes, like friendship and love. The divorce theme in her very first hit "Und dabei liebe ich euch beide" (1977) was a major exception. In the German schlager scene divorce was a taboo subject until 1970s; the lyrics were mainly about harmonious relationships. During the decade, the reforms and discussion about the reasons and consequencies of divorce changed all this.
Awards
Andrea Jürgens has been awarded with various national music prizes. She has achieved many silver, gold and platinum records for her singles and albums. The album Weihnachten mit Andrea Jürgens has been especially successful having achieved multiple gold and platinum. It has been commercially available throughout the year since its first publication. In 1982 and 1983 Jürgens was granted the Goldene Stimmgabel .
This article is based on a translation of an article from the German Wikipedia
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Gleich nebenan
Andrea Jürgens Lyrics
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Und nebendran, das liegt ein Brief mit Herzen übersät.
Ich mach ihn auf und les, was darin steht: Ich wohn? gleich nebenan und denk? immerzu dran, ob ich dich irgendwann mal allein sehen kann, hab? so viel dir zu geben.
Ich wohn? gleich nebenan, denk? doch auch einmal dran, dass ich das irgendwann nicht mehr aushalten kann, ohne dich hier zu leben. Ohne dich zu leben. Irgendwie fühl? ich mich gut, wie im Paradies, die Blumen und der Brief, das ist so süss.
Wie im Traum vereht der Tag, find? schön, dass du mich magst, ich komm heim, da stehst du und du sagst: Ich wohn? gleich nebenan und denk? immerzu dran, ob ich dich irgendwann mal allein sehen kann, hab? so viel dir zu geben.
Ich wohn? gleich nebenan, denk? doch auch einmal dran, dass ich das irgendwann nicht mehr aushalten kann, ohne dich hier zu leben. Ohne dich zu leben. Und ich sage zu dir: Komm doch rein, was du tust, das ist ganz schön gemein.
Wir zwei haben so viel schon verpasst, weil du heut? erst zu mir gesagt hast: Ich wohn? gleich nebenan und denk? immerzu dran, ob ich dich irgendwann mal allein sehen kann, hab? so viel dir zu geben.
Ich wohn? gleich nebenan, denk? doch auch einmal dran, dass ich das irgendwann nicht mehr aushalten kann, ohne dich hier zu leben. Ohne dich zu leben.
The lyrics of Andrea Jürgens's song "Gleich nebenan" tell the story of a person who receives a surprise gift of flowers and a letter with hearts from a neighbor who lives right next door. The letter expresses the neighbor's long-time admiration and desire to be with the person someday. The recipient of the gift feels like they are in paradise and finds the gesture sweet. Eventually, they meet and confess their mutual attraction to each other. The song ends with a plea for the neighbor to come inside and not waste any more time, as they have missed out on so much already.
The song portrays a beautiful and innocent love story that starts with a simple act of kindness from a neighbor. The lyrics highlight the importance of taking chances and seizing opportunities in love and life in general. The song also expresses the idea that love can be found in unexpected places and that it is never too late to pursue it.
Line by Line Meaning
Montagfrüh, muss ins Büro, geh schnell aus dem Hausund seh vor meiner Tür? nen Blumenstrauss.
It's Monday morning, I have to go to work, so I quickly leave the house and before I step out I notice a beautiful bouquet of flowers right in front of my door.
Und nebendran, das liegt ein Brief mit Herzen übersät.
Right next to it, there's a letter filled with hearts.
Ich mach ihn auf und les, was darin steht: Ich wohn? gleich nebenan und denk? immerzu dran, ob ich dich irgendwann mal allein sehen kann, hab? so viel dir zu geben.
I open it and read what's written inside: 'I live right next door and constantly think about possibly seeing you alone someday. I have so much to offer you.'
Ich wohn? gleich nebenan, denk? doch auch einmal dran, dass ich das irgendwann nicht mehr aushalten kann, ohne dich hier zu leben. Ohne dich zu leben.
I also live right next door and sometimes think about not being able to bear living without you next to me. Without you, I feel like I can't go on.
Irgendwie fühl? ich mich gut, wie im Paradies, die Blumen und der Brief, das ist so süss.
Somehow, I feel amazing, like I'm in paradise. The flowers and the letter are so sweet.
Wie im Traum vereht der Tag, find? schön, dass du mich magst, ich komm heim, da stehst du und du sagst: Ich wohn? gleich nebenan und denk? immerzu dran, ob ich dich irgendwann mal allein sehen kann, hab? so viel dir zu geben.
The day feels like a dream, I'm happy that you like me. I come home and there you are, saying 'I live right next door and constantly think about possibly seeing you alone someday. I have so much to offer you.'
Und ich sage zu dir: Komm doch rein, was du tust, das ist ganz schön gemein.
And I say to you: 'Come on in, what you're doing is quite mean.'
Wir zwei haben so viel schon verpasst, weil du heut? erst zu mir gesagt hast: Ich wohn? gleich nebenan und denk? immerzu dran, ob ich dich irgendwann mal allein sehen kann, hab? so viel dir zu geben.
We've missed out on so much already because you only just told me today that you live right next door and constantly think about possibly seeing me alone someday. You have so much to offer me.
Ich wohn? gleich nebenan, denk? doch auch einmal dran, dass ich das irgendwann nicht mehr aushalten kann, ohne dich hier zu leben. Ohne dich zu leben.
I also live right next door and sometimes think about not being able to bear living without you next to me. Without you, I feel like I can't go on.
Writer(s): Alfons Weindorf, Bernd Meinunger Copyright: Akasha Mundi Deutschland Ed., Alpenpop Deutschland Ed.
Contributed by Natalie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.