Weihnachten Auf Hoher See by Freddy Quinn, released 19 October 1987, includes the following tracks: "Am Weihnachtsbaum Die Lichter Brennen", "Alle Jahre Wieder", "Süsser Die Glocken Nie Klingen", "O Du Fröhliche" and more.
This version of Weihnachten Auf Hoher See comes as a 1xCD. -
? 1963 Polydor International GmbH, Hamburg
Ein grosser Seemanns-Chor
Ein gemischter Chor - Ein Kinderchor
Verschiedene Orchester
CD is manufactured by PDO, Hanover, West Germany
Printed in W. Germany
Disk: Made in W.-Germany
"Weihnachten Auf Hoher See" is a CD that uniquely combines the warmth of traditional Christmas songs with the maritime flair and emotional depth that have made Freddy Quinn a beloved icon of German-language popular music. The album invites listeners on a festive journey across the seas, where themes of home, longing, and togetherness at Christmas are reflected in heartfelt vocal performances and classic arrangements. Rich orchestration, gentle choirs and atmospheric seafaring motifs create a cozy yet slightly nostalgic mood, ideal for quiet evenings in Advent or as musical background for family celebrations. Whether you are a long-time fan of maritime Schlager or simply looking for a distinctive Christmas recording with character, this CD offers a harmonious mix of devotion, sentiment and seafarer's romance.
Freddy Quinn, born in Austria and raised in different countries, became one of the biggest stars of German Schlager from the 1950s onwards. With his unmistakable baritone voice and his recurring themes of the sea, wanderlust and lonely sailors, he shaped an entire era of popular music in the German-speaking world. Many of his songs became evergreens and remained present on radio and television for decades. His image as the "seaman of the Schlager world" and his stage charisma brought him a loyal audience that spans generations, and his albums regularly found their way into the charts across many years of his career.
The CD format underlines the timeless character of this recording: robust, easy to handle and compatible with traditional hi-fi systems and many modern players, it allows the music to be enjoyed in consistently high, loss-free sound quality. The clear track navigation and the possibility of listening to individual songs or the album as a whole make it suitable both for focused listening and for use as atmospheric background music during the holiday season.
Polydor, the manufacturer of this release, is one of the most renowned and long-established labels in the European music industry. With a history that goes back to the early 20th century, Polydor has accompanied and shaped numerous musical trends and careers, from early shellac recordings to modern pop, rock and Schlager productions. The label stands for professional studio standards, carefully curated catalogs and sustained artist development. Its catalog includes many important releases from German-language popular music, and the collaboration with established artists such as Freddy Quinn underlines Polydor's role as a reliable partner for high-quality, broadly appealing productions.
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