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Willy Schneider

1905 – 1989

German singer

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About Willy Schneider

Lived 1905 – 1989 (aged 83). Willy Schneider was a German singer, opera singer and musician.

Willy Schneider (5 September 1905 – 12 January 1989) was a German schlager singer who was born and died in Cologne.

Songs

1937: "Auf der Heide blüh'n die letzten Rosen" 1937: "Das kannst Du nicht ahnen" 1937: "Kornblumenblau" 1938: "Grün ist die Heide" 1938: "Blaue Donau, grüner Rhein" (on occasion of the Anschluss) 1939: "Gute Nacht, Mutter" 1940: "Herzliebchen mein unter'm Rebendach" 1942: "Heimat, deine Sterne" 1948: "Heimweh nach Virginia" 1949: "Heimweh nach Köln" 1949: "O Mosella" 1949: "Am Zuckerhut" (together with and René Carol) 1950: "Wenn das Wasser im Rhein gold'ner Wein wär" 1950: "Kleine Kellnerin aus Heidelberg" 1952: "Schütt' die Sorgen in ein Gläschen Wein" 1953: "Man müsste nochmal zwanzig sein" 1956: "" 1968: "Behüt' Dich Gott, es wär' so schön gewesen" 1973: "Alle Tage ist kein Sonntag"

Awards Willi-Ostermann-Medaille 1973: Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, 1st class 1975: 1983: Hermann-Löns-Medaille

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Awards
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Willy Schneider?

German singer (1905–1989)

When was Willy Schneider born?

Willy Schneider was born on 5 September 1905 in Cologne.

When did Willy Schneider die?

Willy Schneider died on 12 January 1989 in Cologne.

What was Willy Schneider's occupation?

Willy Schneider was a singer, opera singer and musician.

What nationality was Willy Schneider?

Willy Schneider was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willy Schneider

· Wikidata: Q108768

· DBpedia: Willy Schneider

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