Erika german marching song

One was written in English for an American musical production. The other was written in German as a military marching song. But both songs are often mistakenly believed to be native folk songs. The Edelweiss flower has become a common symbol and an icon in the German-speaking world. The flower is protected in Austria, and it is illegal to pick or disturb the plant.

The song was composed by Herms Niel in the s, and it soon came into usage by the Wehrmacht , especially the Heer and, to a lesser extent, the Kriegsmarine. The lyrics and melody of the song were written by Herms Niel, a German composer of marches. The exact year of the song's origin is not known; often the date is given as "about ", [1] a date that, however, has not been substantiated. It had been popular prior to the start of World War II. Reichspropagandaminister Joseph Goebbels noticed early that down-to-earth, simple songs were a useful propaganda tool. After each line, and before each time the name Erika is sung, there are three beats pause , which are filled by the kettledrum , or stomping feet e.