Already in his youth, Frans Bauer wanted to become a singer after he was inspired by Julio Iglesias, Elvis Presley and Koos Alberts (a Dutch singer). Bauer's own singing career started in 1987 when he recorded his first single, "Ben Je Jong" (Are You Young), under supervision of Dutch producers Rudi Schreijenberg and Emile Hartkamp.
In January 1992 he met his later wife-to-be, Mariska van Rossenberg. He was a local celebrity before rising to national fame due to the national television show "All You Need Is love" in early 1992, where he was to choose two female fans for a date. In 1994 he had his first national hit with "Als Sterren Aan De Hemel Staan". In 1997 he conquered Germany with his album "Weil Ich Dich Liebe".
Frans Bauer's fame kept growing to the point where he had his own reality show called "De Bauers", in which his daily life, including his family life, was followed. Bauer has also designed clothing for the Vroom & Dreesmann retail chain, based in The Netherlands.
He has won several awards and honours in The Netherlands, including a knighthood ("Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau") due to his charitable work and the "Gouden Televizier-Ring" for the reality show that has been running on Dutch television the year previously.
In 2006 he was struck by an infection on his vocal cords. He recovered after surgery.
Stille Nacht heilige Nacht
Frans Bauer Lyrics
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Alles schläft, einsam wacht
Nur das traute hoch heilige Paar.
"Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar,
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh',
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh'!"
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Hirten erst kundgemacht!
Tönt es laut von Ferne und Nah:
Jesus, der Retter ist da!
Jesus, der Retter ist da!
Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!
Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht
Lieb' aus deinem göttlichen Mund,
Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund':
Jesus in deiner Geburt.
Jesus in deiner Geburt.
Frans Bauer's rendition of Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht (Silent Night, Holy Night) is a beautiful Christian hymn that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The song opens with the words "Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!" which means "Silent night! Holy night!". The first verse describes the peaceful scene of the high and holy couple who are keeping watch over the sleeping baby Jesus. The lyrics describe the infant as "Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar" which means "lovely boy with curly hair". The song then instructs the child to "Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace!"
The second verse of the song brings in the image of the shepherds who first learned of Jesus' birth through the songs of the angels. The angels' song "Halleluja" is heard from "far and near." The third and final verse of the song celebrates the arrival of the Savior, Jesus, in the form of a newborn baby. The verse ends by repeating that Jesus is present in his birth.
Line by Line Meaning
Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!
Silent night! Holy night! A peaceful and sacred night!
Alles schläft, einsam wacht
Everything is sleeping, but one is awake in solitude.
Nur das traute hoch heilige Paar.
Only the beloved, high and holy couple is here.
"Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh', Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh'!"
"Beautiful boy with curly hair, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace!"
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, Hirten erst kundgemacht!
Silent night, holy night, first announced to the shepherds!
Durch der Engel Halleluja Tönt es laut von Ferne und Nah: Jesus, der Retter ist da! Jesus, der Retter ist da!
Through the angels' hallelujah, it echoes from far and wide: Jesus, the Savior is here! Jesus, the Savior is here!
Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht! Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht Lieb' aus deinem göttlichen Mund, Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund': Jesus in deiner Geburt.
Silent night, holy night! Son of God, oh how love emanates from your divine mouth since the time of your birth, when the hour of redemption began for us: Jesus in your birth.
Writer(s): Franz Gruber
Contributed by Aubrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gloris12
kun je misschien ook het liedje "Als je de liefde bent verloren" dat Frans Bauer ook heeft gezongen toen erop zetten? alvast bedankt!
@gerwinvandaalen4668
prachtig
@ingridnafzger2298
mijn moeder is twee kersdag jaarig mam ik den aan je en ik hoop daar boven dat leuken verjaardag heb en mijn vader is met oudjaar jaarig pap ik hoop dat boven een leuk een leuken verjaardag heb en wij misje julie heel erg veel
@poltherpolther8195
Ingrid Nafzger in de hemel vieren ze geen vierjaardag