Willy Dehmel
Willy Dehmel (born February 26, 1909 in Berlin ; † June 15, 1971 in Bad Wiessee ) was a German songwriter.
Life
Willy Dehmel studied theater studies in Berlin. He also took acting classes. He began his musical career as a pianist in silent film cinemas and worked for various dance bands. In 1931 he began working as a lyricist with the composer Franz Grothe , his cousin, whose main lyricist he soon became. This congenial collaboration resulted in songs for over 50 films between 1933 and 1961. The most important interpreters were Marta Eggerth , Willi Forst , Johannes Heesters , Lilian Harvey , Kirsten Heiberg , Lizzi Waldmüller and Marika Rökk . But it also wrote text outside of the film scene.
Willy Dehmel was also active in organizing music. Since 1950 he was a member of the GEMA supervisory board . He was also the president of the German Lyric Association .
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Films with his lyrics (selection)
- 1933: Don't be afraid of love
- 1938: Napoleon is to blame for everything
- 1940: Roses in Tyrol
- 1939–41: Women are better diplomats
- 1941: Dance with the Kaiser
- 1941: The Swedish nightingale
- 1942: Symphony of a Life
- 1943: I entrust you with my wife
- 1943: The eternal sound
- 1944: The woman of my dreams
- 1950: Taxi Kitty
- 1950: Gynecologist Dr. Praetorius
- 1951: Fanfares of love
- 1951: Professor Nachtfalter
- 1951: The house in Montevideo
- 1953: Marriage fanfare
- 1953: Jonny saves Nebrador
- 1957: The inn in the Spessart
- 1958: The stage is clear for Marika
- 1961: on the 6th floor
Songs with his lyrics (selection)
- Sing with me
- Spring in Vienna
- Music can be heard very softly
- Dreaming of the South Seas
- Postillon song
- Song of the nightingale
- Good day, dear luck
- You can only give your heart away once
- As beautiful as it is today, it should stay that way
- Close your eyes and dream
- On the wings of colorful dreams
- When a young man comes
- People don't like to be alone at night
- Midnight blues
- I'll count it on the buttons
- Calendar song
- We hike, we hike!
Honor
In memory of the lyricist from a foundation, GEMA has awarded the Willy Dehmel Prize every two years since 1985 . Lyricists are honored "who, in the spirit of the founder, have a successful overall work in the field of German-language popular song and who have contributed to the reputation of their profession".
Individual evidence
- ↑ M. Bardong, H. Demmler, C. Pfarr: Lexikon des Deutschen Schlagers. P. 123, Edition Louis 1992, ISBN 3-9802891-5-X .
- ↑ Filmportal.de
- ↑ GEMA - Williy Dehmel Prize ( Memento from July 20, 2011 in the Internet Archive )
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Dehmel, Willy |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German songwriter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 26, 1909 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Berlin |
| DATE OF DEATH | 15th June 1971 |
| Place of death | Bad Wiessee |