In 1952 he joins an international competition for the first time in Belfast, Ireland, where he wins the first prize.
However it takes till 1954 before he records his first songs, mainly songs about life at sea and some country music.
He soon extends his career by learning to act, and he will join several movies in Germany.
1956 sees Freddy representing Germany at the first Eurovision Song Contest together with Walter Andreas Schwarz. It is the only year that countries enter the contest with two songs. No points are given, and only the winner, Lys Assia is anounced.
Freddy's songs however become instant hits in Germany, Austria, Luxemburg, the Netherlands and Belgium and several other countries.
"La Paloma","Junge, komm bald wieder" and "Die Gitarre und das Meer" bring him fame, golden records and many awards.
Freddy keeps singing all his life, and in 2002 he makes his last tour, which ends in the city where he is born : Vienna.
Es war einmal ein treuer Husar
Freddy Quinn Lyrics
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der liebt sein Mädchen ein ganzes Jahr
Ein ganzes Jahr und noch viel mehr, die Liebe nahm kein Ende mehr
Wer jeden Tag, ein Lied sich singt
Und jeden Tag ein Gläschen trinkt
Wer auch mal lacht,
wenn‘s traurig ist, der ist und bleibt ein Optimist
Wer jung gefreit, hat‘s nie bereut
Das wissen auch die alten Leut‘
Drum liebt und lacht,
eh es zu spät, geniesst das Leben solang‘ es geht
The song "Es war einmal ein treuer Husar" by Freddy Quinn talks about a loyal soldier who has been deeply in love with his girl for more than a year, and this love is growing steadily with each passing day. Despite the vast time that has passed, the love between them has only grown stronger, and their love story serves as a testament to true and unending love. The soldier's character is portrayed as someone who sings songs every day, enjoys a glass of wine, and laughs even in the saddest of moments, indicating that he is an optimist at heart. The song also emphasizes the importance of seizing the moment, loving and living life to the fullest, and not regretting anything in the future.
The lyrics of the song remind us of several important values such as loyalty, persistence, true love, happiness, and optimism. The soldier in the song is an inspiration to everyone, and his attitude towards life teaches us never to lose hope and to continue to love and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Es war einmal, ein treuer Husar
Once upon a time, there was a loyal soldier
der liebt sein Mädchen ein ganzes Jahr
Who loved his girl for a whole year
Ein ganzes Jahr und noch viel mehr, die Liebe nahm kein Ende mehr
A whole year and even more, their love had no end
Wer jeden Tag, ein Lied sich singt
Those who sing a song every day
Und jeden Tag ein Gläschen trinkt
And drink a glass every day
Wer auch mal lacht, wenn‘s traurig ist, der ist und bleibt ein Optimist
Those who laugh even in sad times, are and remain optimists
Wer jung gefreit, hat‘s nie bereut
Those who married young, have never regretted it
Das wissen auch die alten Leut‘
Even the elders know this
Drum liebt und lacht, eh es zu spät, geniesst das Leben solang‘ es geht
That is why, love and laugh before it's too late, enjoy life while you can
Contributed by Jack D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.