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Reinhard Mey

Reinhard Mey was born in Berlin in 1942, his parents both actors. He released his debut album 'Ich wollte wie Orpheus singen' in 1967, which established him...

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Ab Heut' Und Ab Hier 4 visits arrow_forward Aber Heute 4 visits arrow_forward Allein 4 visits arrow_forward 50! Was, jetzt schon? 3 visits arrow_forward Abgesang 3 visits arrow_forward Atze Lehmann 3 visits arrow_forward Bei Hempels unterm Bett 3 visits arrow_forward Cantus 19b 3 visits arrow_forward Danke, liebe gute Fee 3 visits arrow_forward Welch Ein Glücklicher Mann 3 visits arrow_forward 51er Kapitän 2 visits arrow_forward Aber Zu Haus Kann Ich Nur In Berlin Sein 2 visits arrow_forward Aber deine Ruhe findest du 2 visits arrow_forward Aber deine Ruhe findest du trotz alledem nicht mehr 2 visits arrow_forward Abschied 2 visits arrow_forward Abends An Deinem Bett 1 visits arrow_forward

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Reinhard Mey was born in Berlin in 1942, his parents both actors. He released his debut album 'Ich wollte wie Orpheus singen' in 1967, which established him as a German singer-songwriter with a focus on poetic lyrics. His song 'Du bist ein Riese, Max!' from 1971 dealt with child abuse and neglect, sparking considerable debate at the time.

Mey has released over 40 albums across his career, working in folk, pop, and chanson styles. Other notable songs include 'Ab Heut' Und Ab Hier' and 'Charlotte'. He has performed live extensively, known for creating an intimate atmosphere at his shows.

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