"Erika" is a German marching song. It is primarily associated with the German Army, especially that of Nazi Germany, although its text has no political content. [1] It was created by Herms Niel and published in 1938, and soon came into usage by the Wehrmacht. It was frequently played during Nazi Party public events.

German Folk - Erika lyrics (German) + English translation: On the heath, there blooms a little flower / and it's called : Erika. / Eagerly a hundred tho.

Erika Lyrics: Auf der Heide blüht ein kleines Blümelein / Und das heißt Erika / Heiß von hunderttausend kleinen Bienelein / Wird umschwärmt, Erika / Denn ihr Herz ist voller Süßigkeit / Zarter

Aug 31, 2018 · Erika is a soldier love song from Herms Niel in 1938. Even though Erika was a soldier song it became a common folk song after WW2 and has been interpreted by many German singers and the German...

Jun 8, 2020 · 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 ...

German Folk (Deutschsprachige Volksmusik, Volksweisen) Erika lyrics: Auf der Heide blüht ein kleines Blümelein / und das heißt: Erika. / Heiß...

Nov 3, 2023 · Erika, the iconic German marching song, holds a significant place in the hearts of many music enthusiasts. Written in 1938 by Herms Niel, a German composer and bandleader, the song has a deep historical and emotional meaning embedded within its …

“Erika” (also known as “Auf der Heide,” the opening words of the song) is a German marching tune about a male soldier who is longing for his sweetheart back home. While many believe “Erika” is a traditional folk tune it it is actually a more recent military marching song composed after 1930 by Herms Niel (1888-1954).

Soldatenlieder Der Wehrmacht - Erika English translation: Auf der heide blüht ein kleines blümelein / Und das heißt, Erika / Heiß von hunderttausend kleinen bienelein / Wird umschwärmt, Erika / Den ihr herz

"Are you thinking of your little bride?" “Erika” or—because of its opening line—also know as “Auf der Heide blüht ein kleines Blümelein” (German for: “On the heath, there blooms a...