Kemmler's career began as a member of a trio named Hubert Kah, consisting of Hubert Kemmler (vocals, keyboards), Markus Löhr (guitars, keyboards) and Klaus Hirschburger (bass) at the time of the New German wave 1982 commercial success with the singles "Rosemarie", "Sternenhimmel" ("Starry Sky") and "Einmal Nur Mit Erika... (Dieser Welt Entfliehn)" ("Just Once With Erika ... To Escape This World"), and with the albums Meine Höhepunkte ("My High Points") and Ich Komme ("I'm Coming"). During this time, Kemmler caused quite a stir by his TV appearances, wearing a nightdress or straitjacket. Before Kemmler's music career, he studied law at the University of Tübingen.[2]
As of 1984, the band began working with producer Michael Cretu. After a German album Goldene Zeiten (1984), the band recorded the English-language albums Tensongs (1986) and Sound of My Heart (1989), which were partly successful internationally. Together with Michael Cretu, Kemmler wrote and produced songs for other artists, including "Dancing into Danger" by Inker & Hamilton, "Liebe Auf Den Ersten Blick" by the band Münchener Freiheit and a number of tracks by Sandra such as "Maria Magdalena", "Heaven Can Wait". Hubert Kemmler also contributed backing vocals to most of Sandra's hit singles between 1985 and 1989.[3]
Kemmler fell ill in the latter 1980s with depression and withdrew from music completely. After his recovery, he appeared with a new version of the band in 1996 with the self-titled Hubert Kah and the singles "C'est La Vie" and "Sailing". The production with classic elements was not commercially as successful as hoped for by Kemmler. In 1998, a new single "Love Chain" and a Best Of CD were released. Kemmler then became ill again and had to undergo medical treatment.[1]
In 2005, Kemmler began his second comeback with the album Seelentaucher ("Soul Diver"). The first single was called "No Rain". The album featured a mixture of English and German language tracks.[4]
In the spring of 2007, Kemmler went as Ice King Kini in the musical Princess Lillifee, on tour in Germany. On 26 May 2007, he was one of four guests of honor at the acoustic concert of the band ASP on the Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2007 in Leipzig.
Kemmler recorded new songs with Sandra for her new album Stay in Touch, which was released in late 2012.
Edelstein
Hubert Kah Lyrics
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Wart ich auf unser Rendezvous
Wie war das nochmal
Die Jukebox spielte "Baby Blue"
Und dann schau ich dieses Foto an
Wir beide gehen Hand in Hand
Oh, ein Traum auf Zeit
Lass mich in dein Herz hinein
Und ich träum von dir
Edelstein, oh Edelstein
Lass mich in dein Herz hinein
Und ich träum von dir
Auf rosa Papier
Schreibst du mir
Ich liebe dir
Die Augen zu
Sing ich noch einmal "Baby Blue"
Und dann schau ich dieses Foto an
Wir beide gehen Hand in Hand
Oh, ein Traum auf Zeit
Komm mein kleiner Edelstein
Lass mich in dein Herz hinein
Und ich träum von dir
Edelstein, oh Edelstein
Lass mich in dein Herz hinein
Und ich träum von dir
Und dann schau ich dieses Foto an
Wir beide gehen Hand in Hand
Oh, ein Traum auf Zeit
Komm mein kleiner Edelstein
Lass mich in dein Herz hinein
Und ich träum von dir
Edelstein, oh Edelstein
Lass mich in dein Herz hinein
Und ich träum von dir
The song "Edelstein" by Hubert Kah tells the story of a person who is waiting alone in Paris for a rendezvous with someone they love. The lyrics reminisce about a time when they were together, holding hands as they walked through the city streets, and listening to the song "Baby Blue" on the jukebox. The singer looks at a photo of them together, a moment frozen in time, and dreams of being with their loved one again.
The repeated reference to "Edelstein" throughout the song translates to "gemstone" or "jewel" in English. The singer addresses their loved one as "my little gemstone" and sings about wanting to be let into their heart. The use of this metaphor conveys that the singer sees their loved one as something precious and valuable, something to be treasured and protected.
Overall, "Edelstein" is a wistful and romantic song that speaks to the longing and nostalgia that one feels for lost love. It captures the bittersweet feeling of remembering a time when everything was good and happy, while also acknowledging that those moments were fleeting and not meant to last.
Line by Line Meaning
Allein in Paris
I was alone in Paris
Wart ich auf unser Rendezvous
I was waiting for our rendezvous
Wie war das nochmal
How was it again?
Die Jukebox spielte "Baby Blue"
The jukebox played 'Baby Blue'
Und dann schau ich dieses Foto an
And then I look at this photo
Wir beide gehen Hand in Hand
We both walk hand in hand
Oh, ein Traum auf Zeit
Oh, a dream in time
Komm mein kleiner Edelstein
Come my little gemstone
Lass mich in dein Herz hinein
Let me into your heart
Und ich träum von dir
And I dream of you
Edelstein, oh Edelstein
Gemstone, oh gemstone
Auf rosa Papier
On pink paper
Schreibst du mir
You write to me
Ich liebe dir
I love you
Die Augen zu
With my eyes closed
Sing ich noch einmal "Baby Blue"
I sing 'Baby Blue' again
Und dann schau ich dieses Foto an
And then I look at this photo
Wir beide gehen Hand in Hand
We both walk hand in hand
Oh, ein Traum auf Zeit
Oh, a dream in time
Komm mein kleiner Edelstein
Come my little gemstone
Lass mich in dein Herz hinein
Let me into your heart
Und ich träum von dir
And I dream of you
Edelstein, oh Edelstein
Gemstone, oh gemstone
Und dann schau ich dieses Foto an
And then I look at this photo
Wir beide gehen Hand in Hand
We both walk hand in hand
Oh, ein Traum auf Zeit
Oh, a dream in time
Komm mein kleiner Edelstein
Come my little gemstone
Lass mich in dein Herz hinein
Let me into your heart
Und ich träum von dir
And I dream of you
Edelstein, oh Edelstein
Gemstone, oh gemstone
Contributed by London N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@frankf.4201
Was für ein geiles Lied…wenn ich mir den heutigen Schrott anhöre…ich durfte die geilste Zeit live erleben, die 80er…danke, wem auch immer…
@gkmannheim
Immer wieder ein Genuss. ✌️🙂⚓
@h.-joachimkrapp9270
Wirklich genial gemacht! Hubert hat tolle Musik in einer unbeschwerten Zeit gemacht.
@Dankastul
Edelstein
Only in Paris
I have our rendezvous
How was that again
The jukebox was playing "Baby Blue"
And then I look at this photo
We both go hand in hand
Oh, a dream in time
Come, my little Edelstein
Let me inside your heart, ohoh
And I dream of you
Edelstein, oh Edelstein
Let me inside your heart, ohoh
And I dream of you
On pink paper
You write to me
I love you
The eyes
I sing again, "Baby Blue"
And then I look at this photo
We both go hand in hand
Oh, a dream in time
Come, my little Edelstein
Let me inside your heart, ohoh
And I dream of you
Edelstein, oh Edelstein
Let me inside your heart, ohoh
And I dream of you
(Ahahahah)
And then I look at this photo
@wastl700
Klasse Titel von Hubert K... Thanx for ul
@ancelmoplacidoleite
nossa essa é classica com certeza muito boa parabens tuty
@keplertagapan2912
Hubert Kah Deutsch 🇩🇪 German 🇩🇪 Synth Punk Pop Waves New Waves Punk Waves Pop Waves European Band Decades 80s 90s Disband Legendary
@wastl700
2nd Note: Wenn ich mich an die Tanzschule erinnere... Samba?