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08 Dec 07 - 02:11 PM (#2211394) Subject: LyrReq I wish I could Sprachen de Deutch From: Carol My husband was in the Army in Germany in the 60s and says he would love to have all the words to this song which was very popular,at least with the squaddies, at the time. As he's promised to sing it (it would be his debut as a singer!) could anyone please help me with any more words? All we have is 'comen se here, knock ein beer , groser and kliner,and nicht ferschtain, I wish I could spreken de deutch' |
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08 Dec 07 - 02:23 PM (#2211406) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprachen de Deutch From: Mick Pearce (MCP) Here's the first place I found them: http://www.lyricsandsongs.com/song/839228.html [I Wish I Could Sprechen Sie Deutsch] Mick |
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08 Dec 07 - 02:24 PM (#2211408) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprachen de Deutch From: Peace It was done by a group from/in Germany in the 1980s. They were called 'FSK'. Have not been able to find lyrics and it is not on Youtube. The song title is "I Wish I Could Spreken Sie Deutsch". |
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08 Dec 07 - 02:26 PM (#2211410) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprachen de Deutch From: Peace GOOD ONE MICK. |
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08 Dec 07 - 02:28 PM (#2211413) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprachen de Deutch From: Peace Damn! My spelling was wrong. SORRY. Please ignore the 2:24 PM post. |
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08 Dec 07 - 02:47 PM (#2211429) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprachen de Deutch From: John MacKenzie God dammit, I hate that site, every time I go near it, it tries to take over my PC, and tells me I need some sort of PC performance optimiser. It's the only thing so far that gets round my Firefox Pop Up blocker. Stupid site !!! G |
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08 Dec 07 - 03:02 PM (#2211438) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprachen de Deutch From: Newport Boy Agreed, Giok It also carried a few viruses, disarmed by CA antivirus. Phil |
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08 Dec 07 - 03:33 PM (#2211460) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprachen de Deutch From: Mick Pearce (MCP) I had no problems with it; if there were any Norton dealt with them silently. Mind you I never accept ActiveX controls from sites (unless I really know and trust them!). There are other sites with the words that you can check out; that was just the first that came up in my search (I used a bit better German than in Carol's request). Mick |
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08 Dec 07 - 03:37 PM (#2211465) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprachen de Deutch From: Mick Pearce (MCP) I should add that I'm always wary of lyric sites (except here of course!). Mick |
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08 Dec 07 - 04:26 PM (#2211498) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprachen de Deutch From: Carol Thanks everyone, especially Mick - my PC Cillin won't allow me to go on the site at all! Mick I'm PMing you Thanks again Carol |
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08 Dec 07 - 05:51 PM (#2211549) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprachen de Deutch From: Carol Thanks everyone I've given him the words so expect his debut performance in the Sun tomorrow! |
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08 Dec 07 - 05:59 PM (#2211556) Subject: ADD: I Wish I Could Sprechen Sie Deutsch From: Joe Offer From Mick's link - http://www.lyricsandsongs.com/song/839228.html - which seems to be one of those sites full of popups and porno... I Wish I Could Sprechen Sie Deutsch (Freiwillige Selbst-Kontrolle - Songwriter?) I came in to Deutschland and what did I find I couldn't speak a word that was said When hearing the language I was so inclined to hit a few words in my head Oh you soon pick it up all my friends they did say but here is the total I picked up to date Danke Schön Bitte Schön wiedersehen noch ein bier kommen sie hier ein grosse ein kleine I nichts verstehen I wish I could Sprechen Sie Deutsch I met lots of Wolfgangs but I couldn't speak a word I might as well not had a voice with your Danke Schön Bitte Schön wiedersehen noch ein bier kommen sie hier ein grosse ein kleine I nichts verstehen I wish I could Sprechen Sie Deutsch I met with some GI's in Frankfurt last night they were out on a spree that was plain I followed them into a joint down in town to famous to mention its name Oh maybe I'm crazy or maybe I'm not A night in jailhouse was all that I got Danke Schön Bitte Schön wiedersehen noch ein bier kommen sie hier ein grosse ein kleine I nichts verstehen I wish I could Sprechen Sie Deutsch I must have said something that meant something else the policemen just made me that choice Danke Schön Bitte Schön wiedersehen noch ein bier kommen sie hier ein grosse ein kleine I nichts verstehen I wish I could Sprechen Sie Deutsch Danke Schön Bitte Schön wiedersehen noch ein bier kommen sie hier ein grosse ein kleine I nichts verstehen I wish I could Sprechen Sie Deutsch Danke Schön Bitte Schön wiedersehen noch ein bier kommen sie hier ein grosse ein kleine I nichts verstehen I wish I could Sprechen Sie Deutsch |
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08 Dec 07 - 06:05 PM (#2211561) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprachen de Deutch From: GUEST,Peace First the porno THEN the popup, Joe. |
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08 Dec 07 - 06:09 PM (#2211567) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprachen de Deutch From: Mick Pearce (MCP) Strange - apart from declining an ActiveX control (as I always do) I didn't get anything odd from the site. I'm obviously deemed too other-worldly to be offered pop-up porn. Mick |
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08 Dec 07 - 07:27 PM (#2211612) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprachen de Deutch From: Jim Dixon There's a 30-second sound sample at the BBC Radio "Keeping It Peel" web site. |
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08 Dec 07 - 09:05 PM (#2211661) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprechen Sie Deutsch From: Joe Offer And for a mere 89 cents, you can download an American twangy version here (click). I think I prefer the German version from Freiwillige Selbst-Kontrolle (FSK) that Jim linked to. I haven't found a download of that one, though. My German tutoree-stepson found it "interesting." -Joe- [I clicked the wrong button and ended up downloading the whole damn American twangy album for $15.98...] |
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08 Dec 07 - 10:56 PM (#2211715) Subject: ADD: I Wish I Could Sprechen Sie Deutsch From: Joe Offer I Wish I Could Sprechen Sie Deutsch (Jones) I came in to Deutschland and what did I find I didn't know a word that was said But speaking the language I was so inclined To get a few words in my head; Oh, you soon pick it up, all my buddies did say, But here is the total I picked up today: Danke Schön Bitte Schön Wiedersehen Noch ein bier Kommen Sie hier Grosser und kleiner und nichts verstehen I wish I could Sprechen Sie Deutsch I met lots of Fräuleins, But I couldn't say a word I might as well not have a voice Danke Schön Bitte Schön Wiedersehen I wish I could Sprechen Sie Deutsch I met with some GI's in Frankfurt one night, They were out on a spree, it was plain. I followed them into a bar down in town, Too famous to mention its name. Now, whether I'm crazy or whether I'm not, A night in jailhouse was all that I got. with my Danke Schön Bitte Schön Wiedersehen Noch ein bier Kommen Sie hier Grosser und kleiner und nichts verstehen I wish I could Sprechen Sie Deutsch Well, I must have said something that meant something else, The MP's just made me their choice. Danke Schön Bitte Schön Wiedersehen I must learn to sprechen I've got to get crackin' I wish I could Sprechen Sie Deutsch Transcribed by ear from Nashville Meets Germany, a 1969 album by The Drifters Caravan |
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09 Dec 07 - 09:25 AM (#2211871) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprechen Sie Deutsch From: Ron Davies This one sounds like a classic. Can hardly wait to learn the melody. Thanks to all. |
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09 Dec 07 - 12:08 PM (#2211946) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprechen Sie Deutsch From: Leadfingers Ah Memories ! I was in Germany with the R A F (The Real Air Force) in the early sixties and remember hearing the song then ! It was popular with the Brits too , not just the Yanks !! |
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09 Dec 07 - 04:38 PM (#2212080) Subject: RE: LyrReq I wish I could Sprechen Sie Deutsch From: Carol Funny but Chris knows the second version that Joe's posted, perhaps that was the one that was most popular with the British! Anyone he says to say thanks to everyone for their help, he's over the moon with it!! |
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22 Jul 08 - 01:49 PM (#2395253) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Wish I Could Sprechen Sie Deutsch From: GUEST,Doug Frost No one seems to know about the Gus Leverkus version. I am told he was a GI and DJ in Germany and his version was played on BBC in the early 60/s BBC have nothing on him, would still like to get a copy. |
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02 Dec 08 - 10:15 AM (#2505836) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Wish I Could Sprechen Sie Deutsch From: GUEST I remember that early 60's song which was played a lot on TWO WAY FAMILY FAVOURITES It was a nice Country & Western song reminiscent of Hank Williams |
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03 May 09 - 11:06 AM (#2623495) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Wish I Could Sprechen Sie Deutsch From: GUEST,Mike Hello all, Yes, I was stationed in Bremen Germany 1961-1963 with the USAF and I too have been looking for the music.... Hoping to be able to down load it from the internet... Well I've found a western version and the link is -- http://www.translatum.gr/forum/index.php?topic=26998.0 But I believe that this is not the version that I would listen to... I thought that it was a GI that sang it and this is the version that I'm looking for... IF anyone has this version, can you post it to Youtube so we can listen to it? Any help? -- I found another link which is a down load of the song by Dave Dudley http://www.goldmaster40.orangehome.co.uk/29-04-2009(4)/ Cheers Mike |
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01 May 10 - 06:16 PM (#2898236) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Wish I Could Sprechen Sie Deutsch From: GUEST,Ian S Look here for the link to download the FSK (John Peel session) version: http://humppazoid.blogspot.com/search?q=peel (320 kbps mp3s) |
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02 May 10 - 05:07 AM (#2898452) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Wish I Could Sprechen Sie Deutsch From: Weasel There are several versions of this song on Youtube now - do a Youtube search on: "I wish I could sprechen sie deutsch" Cheers, Weasel |
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03 May 10 - 12:36 AM (#2898962) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Wish I Could Sprechen Sie Deutsch From: alanabit I heard it in one of the BFG folk clubs back in the mid eighties. There was another line in it which ran something like: "I looked at the map but it would not impart/Where to look for that town by the name of Ausfahrt". ("Ausfahrt is the German word for exit...) |
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27 Jul 13 - 09:38 AM (#3542350) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Wish I Could Sprechen Sie Deutsch From: GUEST,Mike G http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=IAP0dKbdq14 This is the one my mom used to play all the time and I like it the best. |
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28 Jul 13 - 08:15 AM (#3542667) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Wish I Could Sprechen Sie Deutsch From: Ron Davies You have to really mangle the German to do this one right. The worse your German is, the better. The Germans who've recorded it speak German too well to my mind. The Americans---now they really know how to mangle German. Especially throwing in American r's all over the place. |
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28 Jul 13 - 09:30 AM (#3542692) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Wish I Could Sprechen Sie Deutsch From: GUEST,JTT Here's the whole song, introduced by John Peel, on YouTube. |