Marianne Rosenberg
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Marianne Rosenberg is a German Schlager
music singer and songwriter.
Marianne Rosenberg is the third of seven children from Auschwitz survivor Otto Rosenberg, who was a long-time advocate and representative of the Sinti and Roma peoples in Germany, a function which Marianne's sister Petra later also undertook. Marianne grew up in an artistic family, and at an age of 14, through a prize received from a talent competition, she recorded her first single "Mr. Paul McCartney," which became a great success. Her musical career was further consolidated throughout the 70s with hits such as "Fremder Mann" (Stranger), "Er gehört zu mir" (He belongs to me), "Ich bin wie Du" (I am like you), "Marleen", and "Lieder der Nacht" (Songs of the Night), often making appearances on TV and Radio. She is considered one of the most successful performers of German "Schlagers" in the decades to come. Her career underwent another revival in 1989 with the hit song "I need your love tonight" from the soundtrack Rivalen der Rennbahn
(Racetrack Rivals), written by Dieter Bohlen
.
entry for Germany in 1975 but was only placed tenth. Rosenberg's attempts to sing in Eurovision took a surprising turn in 1976 when she was shortlisted to represent Luxembourg with the song "Tout peut arriver au cinema". Although it didn't win, it went on to be a German hit under the title "Lieder der Nacht". In 1978, Rosenberg competed in the German heats again, and this time was placed seventh with "Nein, weinen werd’ ich nicht". Not so successful was her 1980 entry "Ich werd' da sein, wenn es Sturm gibt" which came twelfth (and last). Marianne Rosenberg's final challenge for Eurovision was in 1982 with the song "Blue Jeans Kinder", a ballad which took eighth place.
She also achieved chart success in other European countries, including Austria and the Netherlands. Rosenberg is also considered a gay icon
in several countries, such as the Netherlands and her native Germany
.
In 2004, Rosenberg re-released Marleen in a remixed version and with a new promotional video. The single reached # 33 on the official German Charts
as compiled by Media Control. The follow-up single Er gehört zu mir reached # 77. Both singles were taken from her 2004 disco-flavoured album Für immer wie heute, which reached # 12 on the German Album charts.
In 2008, Rosenberg released her first jazz and chanson album, I'm a Woman.
Schlager
Schlager music is a style of popular music prevalent in Central and Northern Europe and the Balkans and also in France and Poland. In Portugal, it was adapted and became pimba music...
music singer and songwriter.
Marianne Rosenberg is the third of seven children from Auschwitz survivor Otto Rosenberg, who was a long-time advocate and representative of the Sinti and Roma peoples in Germany, a function which Marianne's sister Petra later also undertook. Marianne grew up in an artistic family, and at an age of 14, through a prize received from a talent competition, she recorded her first single "Mr. Paul McCartney," which became a great success. Her musical career was further consolidated throughout the 70s with hits such as "Fremder Mann" (Stranger), "Er gehört zu mir" (He belongs to me), "Ich bin wie Du" (I am like you), "Marleen", and "Lieder der Nacht" (Songs of the Night), often making appearances on TV and Radio. She is considered one of the most successful performers of German "Schlagers" in the decades to come. Her career underwent another revival in 1989 with the hit song "I need your love tonight" from the soundtrack Rivalen der Rennbahn
Rivalen der Rennbahn
Rivalen Der Rennbahn is a German serial. Soundtrack 06.03.1989Track listing:# Countdown G.T.O. - Rivalen Der Rennbahn# Nino de Angelo - Samuraj# Les McKeown - It's A Game # Marianne Rosenberg - I Need Your Love Tonight...
(Racetrack Rivals), written by Dieter Bohlen
Dieter Bohlen
Dieter Günter Bohlen is a German songwriter, singer, musician, producer, entertainer, TV personality, and writer. Bohlen is best known for being part of popular pop-duo Modern Talking during 1984–1987 and 1998–2003.-Biography:Bohlen took his Abitur in Oldenburg...
.
Eurovision Song Contest
"Er gehört zu mir" was a finalist in the competition to select a Eurovision Song ContestEurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
entry for Germany in 1975 but was only placed tenth. Rosenberg's attempts to sing in Eurovision took a surprising turn in 1976 when she was shortlisted to represent Luxembourg with the song "Tout peut arriver au cinema". Although it didn't win, it went on to be a German hit under the title "Lieder der Nacht". In 1978, Rosenberg competed in the German heats again, and this time was placed seventh with "Nein, weinen werd’ ich nicht". Not so successful was her 1980 entry "Ich werd' da sein, wenn es Sturm gibt" which came twelfth (and last). Marianne Rosenberg's final challenge for Eurovision was in 1982 with the song "Blue Jeans Kinder", a ballad which took eighth place.
She also achieved chart success in other European countries, including Austria and the Netherlands. Rosenberg is also considered a gay icon
Gay icon
A gay icon is a public figure who is embraced by many within :lesbian, :gay, :bisexual and :transgender communities...
in several countries, such as the Netherlands and her native Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
In 2004, Rosenberg re-released Marleen in a remixed version and with a new promotional video. The single reached # 33 on the official German Charts
Media Control Charts
The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie...
as compiled by Media Control. The follow-up single Er gehört zu mir reached # 77. Both singles were taken from her 2004 disco-flavoured album Für immer wie heute, which reached # 12 on the German Album charts.
In 2008, Rosenberg released her first jazz and chanson album, I'm a Woman.
Discography
- 1970 Mr. Paul McCartney (D-Charts: # 33)
- 1972 Fremder Mann (D-Charts: # 8)
- 1972 Er ist nicht wie du (D-Charts: # 5)
- 1972 Warum gerade ich (D-Charts: # 26)
- 1973 Jeder Weg hat mal ein Ende (D-Charts: # 9)
- 1973 Laß dir Zeit (D-Charts: # 40)
- 1974 Ein Stern erwacht (D-Chart: # 21)
- 1974 Wären Tränen aus Gold (D-Charts: # 20)
- 1975 Karneval (D-Charts: # 46)
- 1975 Er gehört zu mir (D-Charts: # 7)
- 1975 Ich bin wie du (D-Charts: # 18)
- 1976 Lieder der Nacht (D-Charts: # 6)
- 1977 Marleen (D-Charts: # 5)
- 1977 Einen Tag mehr als für immer (So lang' werde ich dich lieben) (D-Charts: # 45)
- 1977 Nimm dir Zeit für sie (Eh' die zeit sie dir nimmt)
- 1978 Schade, ich kann dich nicht lieben
- 1978 Cariblue
- 1978 Andreas
- 1979 Wo ist Jane
- 1979 Herz aus GlasHeart of Glass (song)"Heart of Glass" is a song by American New Wave band Blondie, written by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. Featured on the band's third studio album, Parallel Lines, it was released as a single in January 1979 and topped the charts in several countries, including the US and UK.Rolling...
(D-Charts: # 25) - 1979 Und die Liebe, sie kam
- 1980 Sie ist kalt
- 1980 Traumexpress
- 1980 Ruf an! (D-Charts: # 54)
- 1980 Ich hab' auf Liebe gesetzt (D-Charts: # 31)
- 1982 Nur Sieger stehn im Licht (D-Charts: # 32)
- 1982 Der Mann vom Kartell
- 1989 I Need Your Love Tonight (D-Charts: # 56)
- 1989 Ich denk' an dich
- 1990 Eins/zwei/drei Ich hab gedacht es ist vorbei
- 1992 Nur eine Nacht
- 1992 Nie mehr so wie es war
- 2000 Himmlisch
- 2000 Wieder da
- 2000 Gift
- 2001 Nur das Beste
- 2004 Lieder der Nacht-Special ed.
- 2004 Für Immer Wie Heute (D-Charts: # 12)
- 2008 I'm a Woman
- 2011 Rette mich durch die Nacht (CD-Single)
- 2011 Regenrhythmus (D-Charts # 29)
- 2011 Und wenn ich sing (CD-Single)
- 2011 Genau entgegengesetzt (CD-Single)