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Who sang Der Zar und das Mädchen?

Mireille Mathieu released the song Der Zar und das Mädchen.

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The story of the song ' Der Zar und das Mädchen '

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The meaning of the song 'Der Zar und das Mädchen ', based on the lyrics
What is Der Zar und das Mädchen about?
🎶 Der Zar und das Mädchen song analysis

- War in alter Zeit ein schönes Mädchen: This refers to a story that happened a long time ago about a beautiful girl.

- Und Maria sagt man war ihr Name: Her name was Maria.

- Lebte weit vor den Toren von Moskau: She lived far from the gates of Moscow.

- In der Hütte aus Lehm und aus Stroh: In a hut made of clay and straw.

- Es war Frühlingszeit An einem Sonntag: It was springtime, a Sunday.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Der Zar und das Mädchen’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.
The meaning of the song lyrics, in a few words...
The text tells of a girl named Maria who lived in a hut made of clay and straw, far from the gates of Moscow. It was springtime, a Sunday.
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Mireille Mathieu - Short Biography

Mireille Mathieu is a French singer born on July 22, 1946 in Avignon.

She grew up in a modest family and started singing at the age of four. At the age of fifteen, she won a singing contest on French television and recorded her first album in 1966.

Since then, she has released more than 100 albums and has sold more than 150 million albums worldwide. She is an international star and has toured France, Germany, Russia, China and many other countries. She has also participated in numerous festivals and has received many awards and honors.

In 2017, she was named Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur by French President Emmanuel Macron. She has also been named a Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters.

In 2019, she was honored by the Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris for her impact on French fashion and culture.

Mireille Mathieu is a highly respected and beloved French singer who continues to travel the world with her art.
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- Der Zar und das Mädchen is a German song by the French singer Mireille Mathieu, released in Germany in 1975.

- The song is sung in both German and French.

- The title of the song translates to "The Czar and the Girl" in English.

- The song is a popular classic in German and French.

- The song is written in a romantic style and is about a czar who falls in love with a young girl.

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