Commemorating V.E. Day 8th May 1945.
Originating in Germany on a recording by Lale Andersen recorded just before the war broke out. It didn't catch on. [ Ссылка ]
When the Germans occupied Belgrade and broadcast to the German forces one soldier found a copy and played it. The signal was strong enough to reach Rommel's Afrika Corps where it became an instant favourite.
The British Eighth Army also heard it and even though it was sung in German it became a favourite for them too. The war office disillusioned the army were singing along to a German song commissioned English lyrics and forces sweetheart Anne Shelton recorded it. This too became very popular throughout the allied armies.
The flip Side is 'To-Night I Kissed You' [ Ссылка ]

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