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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Ich zeige dir mein Paradies
Andrea Jürgens Lyrics
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und ich am off'nen Fenster steh',
sag ich: "Komm zu mir herein.
Du kannst immer bei mir sein,
denn in meinem Zimmer ist noch genug Platz.
Drum flieg' nicht weg und sag' ade.
Komm zu mir, dann bist du nie allein.
wo es die schoensten Dinge gibt.
Ich zeig' Dir meine kleine Welt,
wo man sich sagt: "Ich hab' Dich lieb."
Ich zeige Dir mein Paradies
ich lad' Dich in mein Zimmer ein
und freu' mich, wenn es Dir gefaellt
bei mir zu sein.
Kennst Du Leslie von den Bay City Rollers ?
Sein Poster haengt an meiner Wand.
Und daneben sind die Sweet,
dann auch noch Uriah Heep.
Kennst Du Biene Maja oder Pinocchio
und Heidi aus dem Alpenland ?
Komm, ich stell' Dich ihnen vor.
Komm mit .
Ich zeige Dir mein Paradies,
wo es die schoensten Dinge gibt.
Ich zeig' Dir meine kleine Welt,
wo man sich sagt: "Ich hab' Dich lieb."
Ich zeige Dir mein Paradies
und lad' Dich in mein Zimmer ein
und freu' mich, wenn es Dir gefaellt
bei mir zu sein, bei mir zu sein.
Bei mir zu sein.
The lyrics to Andrea Jürgens's song "Ich zeige dir mein Paradies" express a desire for companionship and a willingness to share one's personal space with others. The singer longs for the company of a bird outside their open window, and invites it to come inside and stay with them. This invitation is extended to other beings as well, whether they be people, fictional characters, or posters on the singer's wall. The singer boasts of their own personal paradise, which is filled with beautiful things and love for others. By sharing it with someone else, they hope to make them feel less alone and more welcome in their own company.
The song speaks to the universal need for connection and belonging, as well as the importance of sharing one's own personal space with others. It also celebrates the joy of childhood and the power of imagination, as the singer invites others to join them in their whimsical world filled with beloved characters from entertainment and literature. Overall, the lyrics to "Ich zeige dir mein Paradies" are a touching and heartfelt expression of the human desire for connection and community.
Line by Line Meaning
Wenn ein bunter Vogel sein schoenstes Lied singt
If a colorful bird sings his most beautiful song
und ich am off'nen Fenster steh'
And I stand by the open window
sag ich: "Komm zu mir herein.
I say: 'Come in to me
Du kannst immer bei mir sein,
You can always be with me
denn in meinem Zimmer ist noch genug Platz.
Because there's still enough space in my room
Drum flieg' nicht weg und sag' ade.
So don't fly away and say goodbye
Komm zu mir, dann bist du nie allein.
Come to me, then you'll never be alone
Ich zeige Dir mein Paradies,
I'll show you my paradise
wo es die schoensten Dinge gibt.
Where the most beautiful things are
Ich zeig' Dir meine kleine Welt,
I'll show you my small world
wo man sich sagt: "Ich hab' Dich lieb."
Where we tell each other 'I love you'
Ich zeige Dir mein Paradies
I'll show you my paradise
ich lad' Dich in mein Zimmer ein
I invite you into my room
und freu' mich, wenn es Dir gefaellt
And I'm happy if you like it
bei mir zu sein.
To be with me
Kennst Du Leslie von den Bay City Rollers ?
Do you know Leslie from the Bay City Rollers?
Sein Poster haengt an meiner Wand.
His poster hangs on my wall
Und daneben sind die Sweet,
And next to it are the Sweet
dann auch noch Uriah Heep.
And also Uriah Heep
Kennst Du Biene Maja oder Pinocchio
Do you know Maya the Bee or Pinocchio
und Heidi aus dem Alpenland ?
And Heidi from the Alps?
Komm, ich stell' Dich ihnen vor.
Come, I'll introduce you to them
Komm mit .
Come with me
Ich zeige Dir mein Paradies,
I'll show you my paradise
wo es die schoensten Dinge gibt.
Where the most beautiful things are
Ich zeig' Dir meine kleine Welt,
I'll show you my small world
wo man sich sagt: "Ich hab' Dich lieb."
Where we tell each other 'I love you'
Ich zeige Dir mein Paradies
I'll show you my paradise
und lad' Dich in mein Zimmer ein
And invite you into my room
und freu' mich, wenn es Dir gefaellt
And I'm happy if you like it
bei mir zu sein, bei mir zu sein.
To be with me, to be with me
Contributed by Madelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christian Stranzl
Wahnsinn diese Stimme, traumhaft die Kleine! R.I.P. Jetzt schaut sie auf uns runter...
Francisco Silva
que saudades que tenho, era a minha música preferida em 1979 quando vivia na Alemanha.
nei divino guimaraes
Linda música canta muito bem essa menina
Petra Za
Ein wunderschönes Lied von unserer kleinen Andrea. Ich bin traurig das unsere geliebte Andrea so früh gehen musste. Von Anfang an war ich begeistert von der wunderschönen Stimme und der sympathischen Sängerin.
michel le coq
Admirable chanteuse malheureusement bien trop tôt disparue. Paix à son âme. 😘😘
Fidelia Gonzalez
Que siempre esta preciosa y que aunque no este fisicamente esta en espiritu y en el corazon de quienes la admiramos y la amamos
lizeth pardo
yo estoy enamorado de ella y la conoci apenas el año pasado
Chico Atcheson
Beautiful voice !!!
lizeth pardo
que lastima que en america sea tan poco conocida esta exelente cantante para mi la n1 saludos desde mexico
Gerd Schuerner
Wenn Du,-liebe Andrea, dieses wunderschöne Lied singst,-"ja dann erwacht die Sonne in den Bergen."Es ist so berührend!!! Dich vergesse ich nie.