Georg Buschor

Georg Buschor (born March 14, 1923 in Athens , † February 11, 2005 in Lugano ) was a German songwriter who, together with the composer Christian Bruhn, created a large number of well-known hits.

Early years

His father was the classical scholar Ernst Buschor , who headed the German Archaeological Institute in Athens. In 1929 the family moved to Munich, where Buschor grew up. He entered class 4B at the Maximiliansgymnasium in Munich on April 12, 1937 and was drafted into the armed forces on March 20, 1942 from class 8. After the end of the war he studied philosophy and theater studies in Munich and then began working as a songwriter in Schwabing . In 1949 he worked first as a composer and then as a lyricist. Buschor lived in a small roof truss of his parents' apartment, known as the "closet" by visitors because of the crowds.

1950s

Schramm siblings - Die Jägermarie

He wrote his first texts together with composer Ernst Jäger for Lale Andersen , namely the title Herzen am Hafen (Seemann, be careful) ( B-side of Der Leuchtt von der Ferne ), published in December 1956 , in July 1957 Poor little Marinero (B-side of south wind, west wind ) and finally for Andersen the A-side O Happy Night (published November 15, 1958). For the Schramm siblings (a trio of Rudi Kreuzberger, Helga Schramm and Lolita ), the title Die Jägermarie (Heliodor 450175; 1957) was created with Rolf Arland / Marcus Rausch . He wrote for Gisela Jonas ("Schwabinger Gisela") Girls from Schwabing / Schwabinger Laterne (1958). Then he performed as a guitarist and singer in the Munich scene night club “P1” (called the “Stüberl”). Johnny Dane took over Anna Maria (B-side from Tammy ; March 1958), René Carol Viola-Violetta (recorded on July 1, 1958; B-side from Farewell Marie ). For Die Heimatsänger he wrote Die Rote Rose (1958) with Ernst Jäger . When Buschor received around DM 200 per month in royalties from GEMA , he gave up his job as a guitarist and became a full-time songwriter.

1960s

Conny Froboess - Two Little Italians (1962)

Based on Floyd Robinson's American original Makin 'Love , Buschor wrote the German title So Ver Crazy for Dalida (EP Das Mädchen von Piraeus ; 1960). The first common hit with composer Christian Bruhn established a long-term, successful collaboration. Both wrote for Conny Froboess with Midi-Midinette a Parisian seamstress with the characteristic Hohner - Cembalet (recorded on May 15, 1960) with music producer Nile Nobah her first singles chart success (ranked 4 on the German charts). The music publisher Peter Meisel gave both of them an - at the time unusually high - advance payment of 1000 DM for the demo recording . Buschor wrote 12 other titles for Conny Froboess, mostly with Bruhn, including My father was a cowboy (April 13, 1961), a kiss and another Kiss (August 12, 1961); Buschor's first number one hit and, with 1.225 million records sold, also the first million seller Zwei kleine Italiener (November 28, 1961; 1st place) appeared a year later in the film Mariandls Heimkehr (premiere: October 11, 1962) or Hey Baron Münchhausen / John the noble knight (July 16, 1964).

In the meantime, Franzl Lang has presented the song Der Königsjodler (August 1961; Fredl Fesl released a cover version in 1976 ) from the Austrian homeland film Der Orgelbauer von St. Marien (premiere: July 28, 1961 ), for which the Buschor had written the film music together with Jäger . In 1962 Buschor delivered at least 10 lyrics, including Tanz mit mir for Peter Alexander (March 1962; rank 39), captain captain for Petula Clark (B-side of the number one hit Monsieur ; August 1962), Cleopatra for Chris Howland (B-side of Mädchen für alles , November 1962; from the movie Die Post goes off ; Premiere: September 21, 1962 in the Cologne cinema Capitol ) or Manuela's first single Hula-Serenade (November 1962). The German text zu Schuld was only the Bossa Nova for Manuela enabled another top position (cover of Blame It on the Bossa Nova with Eydie Gormé ; November 1962; 1) In 1963 at least 16 titles from his pen came onto the market. Drafi Deutscher sang his first single with Teeny (February 1963; 26), the former Eurovison winner Jacqueline Boyer took over Mitsou (June 1963; 8), Tamouré Guitar was created for the Tahiti Tamourés (B-side of Tahiti Mafatu ; September 1963) , Manuela and the 6 Dops (February 1964; 13), Rex Gildo sang Glück belongs to it (April 1964; 16) for the movie Apartment-Zauber (premiere: 20 April ), took over the attractive hit adaptation of the folksong Horch 'what comes from outside December 1963). At least 16 titles were published in 1964. Lovesickness is not worth it with Siw Malmkvist won the German Schlager Festival in 1964 on June 13, 1964 and subsequently sold 750,000 copies. This was followed by the morality sermon swimming in the lake for Manuela (June 1964; 3), The Rose of Mexico / Goodnight Jenny for Peter Hinnen (August 1964; 7), the girl with the sad eyes for the singing radio disc jockey Mal Sondock (September 1964; 32), Farewell hurts so much for Carmela Corren (December 1964; 16) or Cinderella Baby with Drafi Deutscher (December 1964; 3).

The year 1965 produced at least 22 texts written by Buschor, namely Today I paint your picture, Cindy Lou (cover of The Birds and the Bees ) with Drafi Deutscher (May 1965; 3), He has a motorboat (with Heinz Gietz ) for Gitte Hænning (October 1965; 40) or Love and Kisses with Manuela (November 1965; 17). 1966 came out at least 17 bus choir texts, including 6 tracks for Peggy March alone , of which her first number one hit Memories of Heidelberg (with Henry Mayer; March 1967; 1) was the most successful. It was followed by Lord Leicester from Manchester for Manuela (May 1967; 12). In 1967 at least 18 titles were written, including 6 for Manuela such as Das Haus von Huckleberry Hill (April 1968; 29) or Monsieur Dupont (September 1967; 9). Furthermore, Would you have stayed in Düsseldorf for Dorthe Kollo (August 1968; 10), of which the Jacob Sisters delivered the parody Would you have stayed in the village (1968). In 1968 there were 28 titles by Buschor, such as Das Mädchen Carina for Roy Black, about love for a circus girl, Black's fourth number one hit (June 1969; 1). This was followed by Arrivederci Hans (with Henry Mayer ) for Rita Pavone (July 1968; 6), (she wears a Ding Dong Bama Lama Sing Song Teeny Weeny) Flower Power dress by Wencke Myhre (July 1968; 17), computer No. 3 with France Gall , who placed third in the German Schlager Competition 1968 (August 1968; 24), or Girl I Love with Howard Carpendale (December 1968). Buschor's record year was 1969 with at least 38 titles. He wrote 7 titles for Mireille Mathieu , including Behind the Scenes of Paris (April 1969; 5), Martin (August 1969; 12) and Tarata-Ting, Tarata-Tong / The miracle of all miracles is love (November 1969; 18 ). When her manager Johnny Stark heard the song Behind the Scenes of Paris , which had not yet been composed , he exclaimed enthusiastically “c'est ça! Adjustment! ”(“ That's it! ”). The recordings of Behind the Scenes of Paris in the Berlin Ariola Studio took 3 hours for Mireille Mathieu, who was ignorant of the German language. Chris Roberts took over Die Maschen der Mädchen (with Rolf Arland ; December 1969; 8), France Gall sang Left from the Rhine and Right from the Rhine (December 1969; 32).

The melody As Tears Go By ("I'm coming to the tears") by the band The Rolling Stones was accompanied by a German text with the title It's nice to be in love .

1970s

Mireille Mathieu - Goodbye Acropolis

In 1970 Buschor brought out at least 25 titles. Mireille Mathieu took over 4 of them alone, in particular On a Sunday in Avignon / Au revoir mon amour (April 1970; 13) or I'm fine Chéri / My world is music (October 1970; 16). With the title Auf dem Kurfürstendamm they say 'love' , Roberto Blanco only reached fifth place in the final round of Ein Lied für Amsterdam on February 16, 1970 . For 1971 28 titles are registered, including 8 for Freddy and 7 for Mathieu. Mathieu's hits were Ganz Paris ist ein Theater (February 1971; 15) and the million-seller Akropolis adieu (September 1971; 3). Manuela took over Prost Uncle Albert (November 1971; 21). The year 1972 produced an output of 19 titles, including 4 each for Michael Schanze and Mireille Mathieu, who made the hit parade with Hans im Glück (September 1972; 16). In 1973 at least 33 titles penned by Buschor came onto the market, of which Mathieu accounted for the largest share, 12. Katja Ebstein took over Der Stern von Mykonos (June 1973; 4). Elfi Graf brought out Hearts Have No Windows (with Henry Mayer) (November 1973; rank 17). Bobby Vinton's cover of it - with Polish vocal passages - was called My Melody of Love (August 1974; ranked 3 and number one in the Easy Listening charts), became a million seller (the gold record was awarded on December 5, 1974) and brought it to the BMI according to an airplay of 1 million performances. Peters and Lee turned this into Don't Stay Away Too Long (April 1974; 3rd place). In 1974, 21 lyrics were published, including The Sad Tango for Mireille Mathieu (B-side of And the Wind Will Always Sing by Ralph Siegel ; September 1974). In 1975 the number fell to 17 titles, including 5 for Mathieu. Together with Henry Mayer, Buschor wrote for Maggie Mae the contribution for Ein Lied für Stockholm under the title Die totally crazy time , which on February 3, 1975 was only able to occupy 7th place. Katja Ebstein published one of his last compositions, Die Halb seine Leben (LP In Petersburg ist horse market ; July 1975).

reception

Georg Buschor developed into one of the most successful German songwriters and had its musical climax in the sixties, when he became one of the most important songwriters for Mireille Mathieu. Manuela and Drafi Deutscher also owe some of their successes to him. At that time, according to a newspaper report, his annual income from royalties amounted to 200,000 DM. Like many of his colleagues, he wrote a German text for English-language originals. Conversely, two hits of his originally German lyrics were covered in the Anglo-Saxon world ( Monsieur Dupont and Hearts have no windows ). His hits have appeared in numerous films, and he has also written a large number of Eurovision songs for Germany.

Texts in the top 10

title	Performers	year	space
Two little Italians	Conny	1962	1.
It was only the bossa nova to blame	Manuela	1963	1.
Lovesickness is not worth it	Siw Malmkvist	1964	1.
Today I paint your picture	Drafi German	1965
The girl Carina	Roy Black	1969	1.
Farewell to La Paloma	Mireille Mathieu	1973
Cinderella baby	Drafi German	1964	3.
You learn to swim in the lake	Manuela	1964	3.
Acropolis goodbye	Mireille Mathieu	1971	3.
Midi midinette	Conny	1960	4th
Three Musketeers	Conny	1963	4th
The star of Mykonos	Katja Ebstein	1973	4th
Once upon a time there was a hunter	Katja Ebstein	1974	4th
Memories of Heidelberg	Peggy March	1967	5.
Behind the scenes in Paris	Mireille Mathieu	1969	5.
Cheerio	Petula Clark	1963	6th
Arrivederci Hans	Rita Pavone	1968	6th
Mitsou	Jacqueline Boyer	1963	8th.
The girls' stitches	Chris Roberts	1969	8th.
The tsar and the girl	Mireille Mathieu	1975	8th.
Never kiss after midnight	Siw Malmkvist	1965	9.
It makes you cry	Manuela	1966	9.
Monsieur Dupont	Manuela	1967	9.
If only you had stayed in Düsseldorf	Dorthe	1968	10.
The Parisian tango	Mireille Mathieu	1971	10.

Web links

• Discography at hitparade.ch
• Georg Buschor in the Internet Movie Database (English)

Individual evidence

1. ^ Matriculation of the Maximiliansgymnasium in Munich, school year 1941/42
2. ^ Matthias Bardong / Hermann Demmler / Christian Pfarr, Lexikon des Deutschen Schlers , 1992, p. 112.
3. ↑ Christian Bruhn, Marmor, Stein und Liebeskummer , 2005, p. 103.
4. ^ Christian Bruhn, Marmor, Stein und Liebeskummer , 2005, p. 104
5. ↑ Der Musikmarkt, 30 Years of Singles Hit Parade , 1989, p. 32.
6. ↑ Sandie Shaw later sang an English cover under the same title; February 1969; Rank 6 in Great Britain
7. ↑ Christian Bruhn, Marmor, Stein und Liebeskummer , 2005, p. 171.
8. ^ The Rolling Stones. Songbook. 155 songs [1963–1977] with sheet music. German by Teja Schwaner, Jörg Fauser and Carl Weissner . With 75 alternative translations by Helmut Salzinger . Two thousand and one, Frankfurt am Main 1977, p. 56 f.
9. ↑ Christian Bruhn, Marmor, Stein und Liebeskummer , 2005, p. 110.
10. ^ Joseph Murrells, Million Selling Records , 1985, p. 392.
11. ↑ My Melody of Love , BMI Charts
12. ^ Farewell , Die Welt, September 14, 2005.