What was the song Zwei kleine Italiener about?

About Zwei kleine Italiener “Zwei kleine Italiener” (“Two little Italians”) was the German entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1962, performed in German by Conny Froboess. The song was performed seventh on the night, following Sweden’s Inger Berggren with “Sol och vår” and preceding the Netherlands’ De Spelbrekers with “Katinka”.

What’s the difference between Gino and Twee kleine Italiener?

Froboess herself recorded versions of the song in English (as “Gino” ), Dutch ( “Twee kleine Italianen”) and Italian ( “Un bacio all’italiana” ). Of these, only the Dutch version relates to the same topic. The English version is a love song to a man named Gino, while the Italian version describes her preference for lovers from that country.

Where did Zwei kleine Italiener finish in the Eurovision Song Contest?

The song was performed seventh on the night, following Sweden’s Inger Berggren with “Sol och vår” and preceding the Netherlands’ De Spelbrekers with “Katinka”. At the close of voting, it had received 9 points, placing 6th in a field of 16.

Who is the original singer of the song Hallelujah?

About Hallelujah “Hallelujah” is a song written by Canadian singer Leonard Cohen, originally released on his album Various Positions (1984). Achieving little initial success, the song found greater popular acclaim through a recording by John Cale, which inspired a recording by Jeff Buckley. It has been viewed as a “baseline” for secular hymns.

How many different versions of Hallelujah are there?

Thanks to Miss perfect, emma, Dave, Gregory, jwat777 for correcting these lyrics. More than 300 versions of the song exist. The lyrics of versions differ from the original ones most of the times, including those ones sung by Leonard Cohen himself during live performances.