Eddie Cochran was his favorite idol.
Finally at age 17, he joined a talent search, where Heino Gaze discovered him and offered him a record contract. The same year, his first record came out.
Drafi and his band played beatmusic in the German language, which was not really appreceated by the German media. For a while Rock'n'Roll concerts were even forbidden. Though he had many hits in the English language, under which many covers, the German "Marmor, Stein, und Eisen bricht" was his biggest hit, that brought him fame even outside German speaking countries.
Beside singing, Drafi also composed songs for other artists like Demis Roussos, Nino De Angelo and Tina Rainford.
Drafi Deutscher passed away on June 9th, 2006.
Shake Hands
Drafi Deutscher Lyrics
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Shake hands, ah, shake hands,
Dein Herz liebt einen andern,
shake hands, ah, shake hands,
drum gebe ich Dich frei.
Shake hands, ah, shake hands,
mein Herz muss weiter wandern,
auf Wiedersehn, goodbye.
Du gehst gern zum Tanz mit mir,
ich darf Dich auch mal küssen,
doch Du hast in Wahrheit
einen andern Mann im Sinn.
Drum werd ich wohl in den sauren Apfel beißen müssen,
lass mich von Dir gehn,
bevor ich ganz verloren bin.
Shake hands, ah, shake hands,
Dein Herz liebt einen andern,
shake hands, ah, shake hands,
drum gebe ich Dich frei.
Shake hands, ah, shake hands,
mein Herz muss weiter wandern,
shake hands, ah, shake hands,
auf Wiedersehn, goodbye.
Überall wohin ich seh,
seh ich gebroch'ne Herzen.
Erst heißt es : Ich liebe dich!
Und dann ist man allein.
Mit der Liebe spielt man nicht,
sonst gibt es meistens Schmerzen,
und ich glaube, das kann nicht
der Sinn der Liebe sein.
Shake hands, ah, shake hands,
Dein Herz liebt einen andern,
shake hands, ah, shake hands,
drum gebe ich Dich frei.
Shake hands, ah, shake hands,
mein Herz muss weiter wandern,
shake hands, ah, shake hands,
auf Wiedersehn, goodbye.
Auf Wiedersehn, goodbye.
Auf - Wie-der-sehn, goodbye
The song Shake Hands by Drafi Deutscher tells the story of a man who is in love with a woman who he knows loves someone else. He realizes that he needs to let her go and move on with his life, so he asks her to shake hands and says goodbye. The lyrics convey sadness and resignation, but also a sense of acceptance and understanding that sometimes people's hearts lead them down different paths. The singer of the song seems to have come to terms with the situation and is ready to move on, holding on to the memories of the time they spent together but also acknowledging that it's time to say goodbye.
The lyrics also explore the theme of broken hearts and the pain that comes with love. The singer reflects on the fact that everywhere he looks, he sees people who are struggling with the same issues, and that love can be both beautiful and painful. The final lines of the song, "Auf Wiedersehen, goodbye" drive home the message that sometimes, in order to move forward, we need to leave things behind and say goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake hands, ah, shake hands,
Let's shake hands and part ways amicably
Dein Herz liebt einen andern,
Your heart belongs to someone else
drum gebe ich Dich frei.
That is why I let you go
mein Herz muss weiter wandern,
But my heart must continue to travel
auf Wiedersehn, goodbye.
Goodbye and farewell
Du gehst gern zum Tanz mit mir,
You enjoy dancing with me
ich darf Dich auch mal küssen,
I am allowed to kiss you sometimes
doch Du hast in Wahrheit
But in reality, you have
einen andern Mann im Sinn.
Another man on your mind
Drum werd ich wohl in den sauren Apfel beißen müssen,
Therefore, I must bite the bullet
lass mich von Dir gehn,
Let me go from your life
bevor ich ganz verloren bin.
Before I am completely lost
Überall wohin ich seh,
Everywhere I look
seh ich gebroch'ne Herzen.
I see broken hearts
Erst heißt es : Ich liebe dich!
First, it's 'I love you!'
Und dann ist man allein.
And then you are alone
Mit der Liebe spielt man nicht,
One should not play with love
sonst gibt es meistens Schmerzen,
Otherwise, there is usually pain
und ich glaube, das kann nicht
And I believe that cannot
der Sinn der Liebe sein.
Be the meaning of love.
Auf Wiedersehn, goodbye.
Goodbye and farewell.
Auf - Wie-der-sehn, goodbye
Auf Wiedersehen, goodbye.
Contributed by Isabella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bugo
Super Song von Drafi. Unvergessen, ruhe in Frieden
lancelot1953
Thank you so much for that hit that I had not heard since 1965!!! (Yes, I am that old), what a little gem that was also played by James (Hans) Last Band,
thank you for the memories of a time of innocence and youth, Ciao L
D Doeser
Welterusten Allemaa & Morgen gezond weer op ! Rij voorzichtig denk aan mij ! Groetjes aan iederéén van de muziek ❤🇳🇱🙏🌹👋😘
Michelle Prie
Toller Partysong... 💃🎼💃 und dennoch auch mit einer ernsten Aussage... oft lässt uns das Schicksal keine andere Wahl, als zu sagen "shake hands" und "alles Gute"... 🍀
Dichter
Zu seiner Zeit noch viel interessanter: Er lässt die Frau gehen, dass ging ja mal gar nicht. Da warst ja kein Mann mehr.^^
Ford
I need more versions of this song
belisario guerra
Good morning "1995 Ford Escort" , please write at "Google" SHAKE HANDS DRAFI DEUTSCHER SECONDHANDSONGS to see covers. + Los H.H. ( Spain ) - Chócala ( 1964 ). Nuri ( Spain ) - Chócala ( 1964 ).
David Barnett
Bought this in Bremerhaven in the early 60's. Still have the 45 in my record collection.
Renata Ostertag
Wonderful!
ewa nowak
Rewelacja !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!