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.
Wien Wien nur du allein
Peter Alexander Lyrics
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Und keiner bleibt kaltauf jung oder alt, der Wien, wie fortvon den es wirklich ist, kennt.
Müßt' ich einmal schönen Ort, dann nimmt meine Sehnsucht kein End.
Dann hört' ich aus weiter Ferne ein Lied, das klingt und singt, dsa lockt und zieht: Wien, Wien...
The lyrics of Peter Alexander's song "Wien Wien nur du allein" celebrates Vienna - the city of his dreams. He expresses the belief that Vienna is the city for everyone - whether young or old - a place that can make anyone feel warm, happy, and at home. The city's old and charming buildings and beautiful girls roaming around them define its uniqueness, which no other city can match. The singer passionately talks about his love for Vienna - a place of his happiness and joy - where his heart and mind always longs to be.
The song portrays Vienna as a place that attracts people from far and wide, making them fall in love with its charm and generosity. Even in his imagination, the singer's love for Vienna never fades, and his longing for Vienna remains forever. The lyrics depict the special connection the singer has with Vienna, where he belongs and feels safe even at night. The song represents more than just Vienna's physical attribute, as it also symbolizes Vienna's unique culture, tradition, and history that have accrued over the years - a place where anyone can find themselves comfortable.
Line by Line Meaning
Wien, Wien, nur du allein sollst stets die Stadt meiner Träume sein!
Vienna, Vienna, only you alone should always be the city of my dreams!
Dort, wo die alten Häuser stehn, dort, wo die lieblichen Mädchen gehn!
Where the old buildings stand, where the lovely ladies walk!
Wien, Wien, nur du allein sollst stets die Stadt meiner Träume sein!
Vienna, Vienna, only you alone should always be the city of my dreams!
Dort, wo ich glücklich und selig bin, ist Wien, ist Wien, mein Wien!
Where I am happy and blissful, is Vienna, is Vienna, my Vienna!
Mein Herz und mein Sinn schwärmt stets nur für Wien, für Wien, wie es weint, wie es lacht!
My heart and my mind always longs for Vienna, for Vienna, how it weeps, how it laughs!
Da kenn ich mich aus, ja, da bin i halt z'haus, bei Tag und noch mehr bei der Nacht.
There I know my way, yes, there I am at home, by day and even more so at night.
Und keiner bleibt kalt auf jung oder alt, der Wien, wie fort von den es wirklich ist, kennt.
And no one remains indifferent, young or old, who knows Vienna, how far away it really is.
Müßt ich einmal schönen Ort, dann nimmt meine Sehnsucht kein End.
If I ever had to leave this beautiful place, then my longing would never end.
Dann hört' ich aus weiter Ferne ein Lied, das klingt und singt, das lockt und zieht: Wien, Wien...
Then I would hear from afar a song, that sounds and sings, that allures and attracts: Vienna, Vienna...
Writer(s): RUDOLF SIECZYNSKI
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