Marlene singt Berlin, Berlin
Marlene Dietrich · 1965
38 min · 16 tracks
A nostalgic journey through Berlin's vibrant culture, blending poignant lyrics with Marlene Dietrich's distinctive, smoky vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Solang noch untern Linden Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Durch Berlin fließt immer noch die Spree — This track vividly describes the river that flows through Berlin, evoking both nostalgia and a sense of continuity in the city's character.
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Das ist Berlin wie's weint, das ist Berlin wie's lacht — The song encapsulates the duality of Berlin’s spirit, reflecting both its sorrows and joys through evocative storytelling.
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Ja, das haben die Mädchen so gerne — This track stands out for its playful tone and engaging rhythm, showcasing Dietrich's charm and wit as she sings about what girls love.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic stroll through berlin
- steady pacing invites reflection
- evocative melodies for quiet moments
- rich vocals evoke warm memories
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Themes
- nostalgic Berlin· Spree river memories· dualities of joy and sorrow
- Career context
- Released in 1965, Marlene singt Berlin, Berlin marked a late-career exploration for Dietrich, who was already an established film and music icon. This album came after her successful stint in Hollywood and her return to Germany, showcasing her deep connection to the city she celebrated throughout her life.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nina Simone· Lana Del Rey· Billie Holiday
Tracklist
- 1 Solang noch untern Linden Start here 1:32
- 2 Du hast ja keine Ahnung wie schön du bist Berlin 1:05
- 3 Durch Berlin fließt immer noch die Spree 2:25
- 4 Mit dir, mit dir da möcht ich Sonntags angeln gehn 2:51
- 5 Nach meine Beene ist ja ganz Berlin verrückt 3:36
- 6 Ja, das haben die Mädchen so gerne 3:13
- 7 Wenn ein Mädel einen Herrn hat 1:57
- 8 Lieber Leierkastenmann 3:41
- 9 Das war in Schöneberg 2:36
- 10 Untern Linden ... untern Linden 2:15
- 11 Das war sein Milljöh 2:20
- 12 Wenn du einmal eine Braut hast 2:05
- 13 Es gibt im Leben manchmal Momente 1:48
- 14 Wo hast du nur die schönen blauen Augen her 2:49
- 15 Das ist Berlin wie's weint, das ist Berlin wie's lacht 2:30
- 16 Solang noch untern Linden Start here 1:34
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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