"Lili Marlene" is arguably one of Dietrich's most famous songs. It was taken up as the theme song for Irwin Rommel's Afrika Korps during their desert campaign during World War Two, and when sung in marching cadence and combined with Dietrich's smokey voice is still an inspiring melody.
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"Lili Marlene" is arguably one of Dietrich's most famous songs. It was taken up as the theme song for Irwin Rommel's Afrika Korps… read more
"Lili Marlene" is arguably one of Dietrich's most famous songs. It was taken up as the theme song for Irwin Rommel's Afrika Korps during their desert campaign during … read more
Marie Magdelene Dietrich von Losch (aka Marlene) was born in Schöneberg bei Berlin, Germany on December 27, 1901. Her father was an army officer who had served in the Franco-Prussian War. Because of his constant absences due to his army duties, Marlene and the family had to rely on themselves. After he died, while she was 11, Marlene's mother married Eduard von Losch and he adopted the Dietrich children. Marlene was known in school for her "bedroom eyes" and her first affairs were at this stage in her life - a professor at the school was terminated. Marlene enjoyed m… read more
Marie Magdelene Dietrich von Losch (aka Marlene) was born in Schöneberg bei Berlin, Germany on December 27, 1901. Her father was an army officer who had served in the Franco-Prussian War. B… read more
Marie Magdelene Dietrich von Losch (aka Marlene) was born in Schöneberg bei Berlin, Germany on December 27, 1901. Her father was an army officer who had served in the Franco-Prussian War. Because of his constant absences due to his arm… read more