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Posted By: Wilfried Schaum
01-Nov-04 - 02:47 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: German WWII song 'Auf Krete' (Auf Kreta)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: German WW2 song 'Auf Krete' (Auf Kret

Wolfgang - the MP3 link above gives the original tune
Ron - Songs to schunkel with are mostly in 3/4 and about drinking and Gemütlichkeit. This song is a song about a dying paratroopers farewell to his squaddie, and I'm sure nobody would schunkel with this song - not in Germany.