During World War II, Alexander was a member of the Luftwaffenhelfer and the Reichsarbeitsdienst before being drafted into the navy. In 1945, he was captured by the British and held as a prisoner-of-war.
After the war he attended Vienna's Max Reinhardt Seminary for actors until 1948 and started a career as actor. He starred in several musical comedies, including among others Liebe, Tanz und 1000 Schlager and Peter schießt den Vogel ab. Later he starred in the famous Count Bobby movies and the Luemmel-series. In the 1970s, Peter Alexander started a second career as a TV host and entertainer. He is a talented imitator of voices and people, including Queen Elizabeth II.
He married Hilde Haagen in 1952, and they had two children, Susanne Alexander Neumayer (born in 1958), an artist, and Michael (born in 1963). Since the death of his wife Hilde in 2003, he has lived in his house in Vienna in the 19th district, completely retired from the public.
Peter Alexander died on February 12th 2011 in Vienna.
Das machen nur die Beine von Dolores
Peter Alexander Lyrics
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Schau, wohin die Caballeros geh'n, bei wem sie heute Nacht um Liebe fleh'n.
Was erfüllt sie so mit Leidenschaft, ja, wer hat die geheime Zauberkraft? Was zieht die Männerso mächtig an wie ein Magnet? Das machen nur die Beine von Dolores, daß die Senores nicht schlafen geh'n.
Denn die Toreros und die Matadores, die woll'n Dolores noch tanzen seh'n.
Und jeder wünscht sich dann nur das Eine, sie möcht' alleine für ihn sich dreh'n.
Das machen nur die Beine von Dolores, daß die Senores nicht schlafen geh'n
Und jeder wünscht sich dann nur das Eine, sie möcht' alleine für ihn sich dreh'n.
Das machen nur die Beine von Dolores, daß die Senores nicht schlafen geh'n
The lyrics of Peter Alexander's song Das machen nur die Beine von Dolores portray the story of a woman whose appearance is so captivating that it drives men wild with passion, causing them to lose their sleep. The lyrics describe the allure of Dolores' legs, which seem to have magical powers that make men surrender to her charms. The singer invites us to listen to the sweet melody of the guitar, observe where the caballeros are heading, and who they are seeking, to fulfill their desires for love. The singer is curious about the source of Dolores' power, saying that only her legs have the power to captivate the hearts of men and make them lose their minds.
The chorus resonates with the theme of the song, saying that only Dolores' legs have the power to prevent the senores from sleeping. The lyrics mention that the toreros and matadores want to see Dolores dance, and each one of them wants to have her to themselves.
Overall, the song tells the story of a beautiful and alluring woman whose charm lies in her legs that drive men wild with desire, making them forget everything else around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Hör' wie zärtlich die Gitarre singt, wer weiß, wem sie ihr süßes Ständchen bringt.
Listen to how tenderly the guitar sings, who knows to whom it brings its sweet serenade.
Schau, wohin die Caballeros geh'n, bei wem sie heute Nacht um Liebe fleh'n.
Look where the Caballeros go, to whom they plead for love tonight.
Was erfüllt sie so mit Leidenschaft, ja, wer hat die geheime Zauberkraft? Was zieht die Männerso mächtig an wie ein Magnet?
What fills them with such passion, who has the secret magic? What attracts men so powerfully like a magnet?
Das machen nur die Beine von Dolores, daß die Senores nicht schlafen geh'n.
Only Dolores' legs can do that, which makes the Senores not sleep.
Denn die Toreros und die Matadores, die woll'n Dolores noch tanzen seh'n.
Because the Toreros and the Matadores want to see Dolores dance again.
Und jeder wünscht sich dann nur das Eine, sie möcht' alleine für ihn sich dreh'n.
And everyone then wishes for only one thing, that she would dance alone for him.
Das machen nur die Beine von Dolores, daß die Senores nicht schlafen geh'n
Only Dolores' legs can do that, which makes the Senores not sleep.
Und jeder wünscht sich dann nur das Eine, sie möcht' alleine für ihn sich dreh'n.
And everyone then wishes for only one thing, that she would dance alone for him.
Das machen nur die Beine von Dolores, daß die Senores nicht schlafen geh'n
Only Dolores' legs can do that, which makes the Senores not sleep.
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Karl Schrefl
Schönes Lied !
Ilona Burghardt
....das waren ' tolle Zeiten ' .....!!!
W vdB
Das müsste Wendland sein. Nicht Alexander.