Lale Andersen
Lale Andersen (23 March 1905 – 29 August 1972) was a German chanson singer-songwriter[note a] born in Lehe (now part of Bremerhaven).[note b] She is best known for her interpretation of the song "Lili Marleen" in 1939, which by 1941 transcended the conflict to become World War II's biggest international hit. Popular with both the Axis and the Allies, Andersen's original recording spawned versions, by the end of the War, in most of the major languages of Europe, and by some of the most popular artists in their respective countries.
Lale Andersen | |
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Andersen in her garden, c. 1961 | |
| Born | Elisabeth Carlotta Helena Berta Bunnenberg 23 March 1905 Lehe, Bremerhaven, German Empire |
| Died | 29 August 1972 (aged 67) Vienna, Austria |
| Resting place | Langeoog, East Frisian Islands, Lower Saxony, Germany |
| Nationality | German until second marriage by which she became Swiss |
| Other names | Liselotte Wilke, Nicola Wilke |
| Occupation(s) | Chanteuse, recording artist, lyricist, music writer, actress |
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