Theater

Katja Ebstein

About Theater

"Theater" was the German entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980, performed in German by Katja Ebstein. This was Ebstein's third Eurovision entry; she had represented Germany in 1970 and 1971, with "Wunder gibt es immer wieder" and "Diese Welt" respectively, both times finishing in 3rd position. The song was performed twelfth on the night (following Norway's Sverre Kjelsberg & Mattis Hætta with "Sámiid Ædnan" and preceding the United Kingdom's Prima Donna with "Love Enough For Two"). At the close of voting, it had received 128 points, placing 2nd in a field of 19. The song is a Ralph Siegel-Bernd Meinunger collaboration, with Ebstein singing about the manner in which clowns have to mask their true feelings when performing on stage - a situation which is said to be true of all performers. The four backing singers were dressed as clowns and Ralph Siegel played the piano on stage wearing gloves with small clowns on the fingers. Ebstein also recorded the song in English (as "It's Showtime"), French ("Théâtre") and Italian ("Teatro"). 


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2010
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Sie setzen jeden Abend deine Maske auf
Und sie spielen
Wie die Rolle es verlangt.
An das Theater haben sie ihr Herz verkauft
Sie stehn oben und die unten schaun sie an.
Sie sind König
Bettler
Clown I'm Rampenlicht
Doch wie's tief in ihnen aussieht
Sieht man nicht:
Theater
Theater
Der Vorhang geht auf
Dann wird die Bühne zur Welt.
Theater
Theater
Das ist wie ein Rausch
Und nur der Augenblick zählt.
Wie ein brennendes Fieber
Wie ein Stück Glückseeligkeit
Ein längst vergessner Traum
Erwacht zum Leben
Theater
Theater
Gehaßt und geliebt
Himmel und Hölle zugleich.
Und der Clown
Der muß lachen
Auch wenn ihm zum weinen ist
Und das Publikum sieht nicht
Daß eine Träne fließt
Und der Held
Der muß stark sein
Und kämpfen für das Recht
Doch oft ist ihm vor Lampenfieber schlecht.
Alles ist nur Theater
Und ist doch auch Wirklichkeit
Theater - das Tor zur Phantasie.
Theater
Theater
Ihr schenkt uns Applaus
Wir geben alles für euch
Und lachen und weinen für euch
Ja
Wir geben alles für euch.

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Katja Ebstein

Katja Ebstein (born Karin Witkiewicz; 9 March 1945) is a German singer. She was born in Girlachsdorf (now Gniewków, Poland). She achieved success with songs such as Theater or Es war einmal ein Jäger. She was married to Christian Bruhn, who wrote many of her songs. She represented West Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest three times, in 1970, 1971, and 1980. Her best performance was in 1980 when she gained second place with the entry Theater. As noted by John Kennedy O'Connor in his book The Eurovision Song Contest - The Official History, Ebstein is the most successful performer to have taken part in the contest, without ever winning. She is the only singer to appear in the top three on three separate occasions. more »

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Written by: BERND MEINUNGER, RALPH (JUN.) SIEGEL

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Artist
"Theater" is a song performed by German singer Katja Ebstein.
Eurovision Contest
The song represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1980, which was held in The Hague, Netherlands.
Contest Position
It secured 2nd place in the competition, making it one of Germany's most successful entries in the Eurovision.
Songwriter
The song was written by Ralph Siegel and Bernd Meinunger - a duo known for creating many German entries for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Message
"Theater" is a commentary on the nature of life and the human experience which uses the metaphor of "theatre" to emphasize how individuals play different roles in their lives.
Performance
Ebstein's performance was marked by dramatic interpretation and strong emotional delivery. The stage presentation was theatrical, corresponding to the subject of the song.
Career Impact
The success of "Theater" marked an important milestone in Katja Ebstein's career, as it was one of her highest placements in the Eurovision contest.
Official Languages
Despite being sung in German during the Eurovision Contest, an official English version of "Theater" titled "It's Showtime" was also released.
Chart Performance
After the contest, the song enjoyed chart success in several European countries including Germany.
Continued Fame
While it's been over four decades since its release, "Theater" remains one of Katja Ebstein's most recognized songs and a fan favourite.
Legacy
Katja Ebstein's rendition of "Theater" is often récited as a remarkable example of the unique and iconic performances in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest.

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