1) Ronny was a french girl, wh… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name:
1) Ronny was a french girl, who moved to The UK to become part of the Blitz Kids movement. In the early 80s she worked with artists like Rusty Egan, Midge Ure and Yukihiro Takahashi and released couple of singles. Then she disappeared from the public eye.
2) Wolfgang Roloff alias "Ronny" is a German "Schlager" singer.
1) Ronny used to be a Top French Model. She was brought up in the grim Northern industrial area of France and left home at 14 to go to Paris, there lying about her age and doing terrible jobs. She took dancing classes and jobs, then stopped everything and started to write songs. Club entrepreneur Rusty Egan met Ronny in the Paris club Privelege and co-produced with Midge Ure her best releasel; Vangelis, Georg Kajanus and Peter Godwin also produced for her. Ronny, a masculine name, is the blitz girl who loved to dress up as a man. She also appeared on the Ultravox ‘Station’ record sleeve.
More info:
http://vzone.virgin.net/sam.vox/html/ronny_solo_singles.html
http://www.geocities.com/theblitzkids/ronny.html
2) See Wolfgang Roloff at german wikipedia http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronny and at his german fansite http://www.ronny-fan-club.de/.
Goodnight Irene
Ronny Lyrics
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Ein Feuer brennt in der Nacht
Ein Cowboy hält dort die Wacht
Leis′ klingt ein Lied durch die Prärie
Darling goodnight
Darling goodnight
Und vorbei geht die Zeit
Darling goodnight
Darling goodnight
Ein einsamer Tag geht vorbei
Und vorbei geht die Zeit
Ich seh' dein Gesicht vor mir
Und bin doch so fern von dir
Traum im Dunkel der Schatten zerrinnt
Darling goodnight
Darling goodnight
Ein einsamer Tag geht vorbei
Und vorbei geht die Zeit
La la la
La la la
La la la la la la la la
Nun denk′ ich an dich zurück
An Tagen voller Glück
Ich träum' von dir wenn leis' das Feuer verglimmt
Darling goodnight
Darling goodnight
Ein einsamer Tag geht vorbei
Und vorbei geht die Zeit
Ein Feuer brennt in der Nacht
Ein Cowboy hält dort die Wacht
Leis klingt ein Lied durch die Prärie
Darling goodnight
Darling goodnight
Ein einsamer Tag geht vorbei
Und vorbei geht die Zeit
Darling goodnight
Darling goodnight
Ein einsamer Tag geht vorbei
Und vorbei geht die Zeit
The lyrics of "Goodnight Irene" by Ronny describe the bittersweet feeling of loneliness that one can feel when they are physically far away from the person they love. The song sets the scene of a cowboy watching over a fire in the middle of the night in the prairie, with a melancholic tune in the background. The singer reminisces about the happy times spent with their lover and how they miss them, while being comforted by the thought of them in their mind's eye. The repeated refrain "Darling goodnight" is a farewell to the past, and an acknowledgment that time passes, and things change.
The imagery of the cowboy is representative of the singer's longing for the past, as cowboys are often associated with an older era, simpler times, and the untamed wilderness of the West. The fact that the cowboy is alone, except for the fire, adds to the feeling of isolation that the singer experiences. The phrase "leis klingt ein Lied durch die Prärie" translates to "a song rings softly through the prairie" and can be interpreted as a reference to the song itself, as a reflection of the singer's own feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Ein Feuer brennt in der Nacht
A fire burns in the night, providing light and warmth in the darkness.
Ein Cowboy hält dort die Wacht
A cowboy stands guard near the fire, keeping watch over the night and protecting those around him.
Leis′ klingt ein Lied durch die Prärie
A soft tune echoes through the prairie, adding to the peaceful ambiance of the night.
Ich seh' dein Gesicht vor mir
I can picture your face in my mind, even though you're not physically here with me.
Und bin doch so fern von dir
Despite this, I am still separated from you by distance and circumstance.
Traum im Dunkel der Schatten zerrinnt
My dreams fade away as the darkness and shadows take over, reminding me of the loneliness I feel.
Nun denk′ ich an dich zurück
Now I am thinking back to when we were together, sharing happy moments and memories.
An Tagen voller Glück
Thinking of days when we were both intensely happy and content.
Ich träum' von dir wenn leis' das Feuer verglimmt
As the fire dies down and grows quieter, I find myself dreaming about you and wishing you were here by my side.
La la la
A nonsensical expression of emotion and feeling, used to convey a sense of happiness or contentment.
Nun denk′ ich an dich zurück
Now I am thinking back to when we were together, sharing happy moments and memories.
Ein einsamer Tag geht vorbei
Another lonely day comes to an end, bringing with it the hope of a brighter tomorrow.
Und vorbei geht die Zeit
Time moves on, regardless of our wishes or desires, changing everything around us.
Darling goodnight
A term of endearment used to express affection and love for the person being addressed.
Darling goodnight
A term of endearment used to express affection and love for the person being addressed.
Ein einsamer Tag geht vorbei
Another lonely day comes to an end, bringing with it the hope of a brighter tomorrow.
Und vorbei geht die Zeit
Time moves on, regardless of our wishes or desires, changing everything around us.
Darling goodnight
A term of endearment used to express affection and love for the person being addressed.
Darling goodnight
A term of endearment used to express affection and love for the person being addressed.
Ein einsamer Tag geht vorbei
Another lonely day comes to an end, bringing with it the hope of a brighter tomorrow.
Und vorbei geht die Zeit
Time moves on, regardless of our wishes or desires, changing everything around us.
Ein Feuer brennt in der Nacht
A fire burns in the night, providing light and warmth in the darkness.
Ein Cowboy hält dort die Wacht
A cowboy stands guard near the fire, keeping watch over the night and protecting those around him.
Leis klingt ein Lied durch die Prärie
A soft tune echoes through the prairie, adding to the peaceful ambiance of the night.
Darling goodnight
A term of endearment used to express affection and love for the person being addressed.
Darling goodnight
A term of endearment used to express affection and love for the person being addressed.
Ein einsamer Tag geht vorbei
Another lonely day comes to an end, bringing with it the hope of a brighter tomorrow.
Und vorbei geht die Zeit
Time moves on, regardless of our wishes or desires, changing everything around us.
Writer(s): Huddie Ledbetter, John A Lomax
Contributed by Ella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.