Merci, Chérie
Udo Jürgens
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Merci Merci Merci für die Stunden, Chérie Chérie Chérie uns're Liebe war schön So schön Merci, Chérie Sei nicht traurig muss ich auch von dir gehen Adieu Adieu Adieu Deine Tränen tun weh So weh So weh Unser Traum fliegt dahin Dahin Merci, Chérie Weine nicht Auch das hat so seinen Sinn Schau' nach vorn Nicht zurück Zwingen kann man kein Glück Denn kein Meer ist so wild wie die Liebe Die Liebe allein Nur die kann so sein So sein So sein Merci Merci Merci für die Stunden, Chérie Chérie Chérie uns're Liebe war schön So schön Merci, Chérie So schön So schön Merci, Chérie So schön So schön Merci, Chérie, Merci
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Written by: Baker Cavendish, Thomas Hoerbiger, Udo Juergens
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundUdo Jürgens, born Jürgen Udo Bockelmann, was an Austrian-Swiss composer and singer. He began his career in the mid-1950s and became one of the most successful German-language singers of the 20th century.
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Eurovision Victory"Merci, Chérie" is most notable for being the winning song in the Eurovision Song Contest 1966 for Austria. It was the first time Austria won the Eurovision competition.
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Song ContentWith lyrics written by Thomas Hörbiger and music by Udo Jürgens, "Merci, Chérie" is a melancholic ballad that reflects on a failed relationship, thanking the beloved one for good times and dealing with the bad ones.
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Language UsageThe song is performed in German with the exception of its title, "Merci, Chérie," which is French for "Thank you, darling." This mixing of languages was common in Eurovision entries of that time.
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Record SalesFollowing its victory, "Merci, Chérie" saw a large amount of commercial success throughout Europe, leading to versions being recorded in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch.
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Artist AchievementThis win solidified Udo Jürgens' place in music history. The singer went on to record over 800 songs, released over 50 albums and sold more than 100 million records throughout his lengthy career.
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LegacyEven after his death in 2014, Udo Jürgens' music continues to be celebrated, with "Merci, Chérie" often being played as a tribute to the late star.
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AwardsIn addition to its Eurovision victory, "Merci, Chérie" was named the Austrian Hit of the Century in 1999.
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Continuing RelevanceThe song has been covered multiple times since its release in 1966, proving its enduring popularity. It was even reinterpreted and performed at the Eurovision Song Contest's 60th anniversary in 2015.
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InfluenceUdo Jürgens and "Merci, Chérie" have had a lasting influence on Austrian music. The song has become a classic and Udo Jürgens is remembered as one of the country's most successful artists.
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