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.
La Paloma
Freddy Quinn Lyrics
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Trátala con cariño que es mi persona
Cuéntale mis amor bien de mi vida
Corónalas des flores que es cosa mía
Ay chinita que sí
Ay que dame tu amor
Ay que vente conmigo chinita
Ay chinita que sí
Ay que dame tu amor
Ay que vente conmigo chinita
A donde vivo yo
Seh ich auch andre Menschen und fremde Sterne
Denk ich an dich und grüße dich aus der Ferne
Bin ich auch weit, im sonnigsten Land der Erde
Weißt du, dass ich dich niemals vergessen werde
La Paloma, ohe, einmal müssen wir gehen
Einmal schlägt uns die Stunde der Trennung
Einmal komm ich zurück
La Paloma, ohe, einmal müssen wir gehen
Einmal schlägt uns die Stunde der Trennung
Einmal komm ich zurück
La, la, la, la
The song "La paloma" by Freddy Quinn is about yearning for a lost love and the hope for a reunion. The first verse talks about a dove that may come to the window, which he asks the person to treat kindly because it represents him. He also asks the person to tell the dove about their loves and life, and to decorate it with flowers, which is his responsibility. This verse shows the singer's desire for communication and connection with their loved one, even if it's through a bird.
The second verse talks about the singer thinking about their loved one when they see other people and stars. Even though they may be far away in the sunniest country on Earth, they will never forget about their loved one. The chorus repeats the words "La Paloma" and emphasizes the idea that eventually they will have to part ways, but they will reunite. The song is bittersweet, as it acknowledges that all things must come to an end, but there is hope for something new.
In summary, the song "La paloma" by Freddy Quinn is a love song that revolves around the idea of loss and hope. It highlights the singer's yearning for communication and connection with their loved one, and their unending affection despite being far away. The chorus emphasizes the inevitability of separation, but also the promise of reunion.
Line by Line Meaning
Si a tu ventana llega una paloma
If a dove comes to your window,
Tratala con carino que es mi persona
Treat it kindly, it represents me
Cuentale tus amores bien de mi vida
Tell it about your love and my life
Coronala de flores que es cosa mia
Crown it with flowers, it's my thing
Ay chinita que si
Oh little one, yes
Ay que dame tu amor
Oh, give me your love
Ay que vente conmigo chinita
Oh, come with me, little one
A donde vivo yo
To where I live
Seh ich auch andre Menschen und fremde Sterne
When I see other people and foreign stars
Denk ich an dich und grüße dich aus der Ferne
I think of you and greet you from afar
Bin ich auch weit, im sonnigsten Land der Erde
Even if I'm far away in the sunniest place on earth
Weißt du, dass ich dich niemals vergessen werde
You know that I'll never forget you
La Paloma, ohe, einmal müssen wir gehen
La Paloma, oh, one day we must go
Einmal schlägt uns die Stunde der Trennung
One day the hour of separation will strike
Einmal komm ich zurück
One day I'll come back
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sebastian De Yradier, Werner Eisbrenner, H. Rupp
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eliasdebem8782
Cresci ouvindo suas musicas 👏👏👏
@goupildu67
Nostalgie quand tu nous tiens Très belle chanson du Grand FREDDY .
@Nana-rk2xn
So fantastisch gut gesungen. Ich liebe es Danke Freddy. 💕
@renebroekmans1929
Nog steeds 'n top nummer!
@soukupklaus8539
Gänsehaut pur ich muss immer Weinen ein schönes Lied Danke Freddy
@lowiealenus82
27/04/2023 is en blijft een topper ,ook al zijn er ook nog andere zangers die dit liedje zingen, maar dit top.
@monicamera5695
Wunderschön Freddy, dankeschön!!!
@romyritter9194
Eine der ganz grossen.Chapeau Freddy
@47Helmi
immer noch einer meiner Lieblingsinterpreten
@anitahrdlicka6499
Ein wunderschönes Lied wenn ich immer höre hören muss ich weinen