Udo Jürgens, an iconic figure in German-speaking entertainment, left a significant impact with over 1,000 songs. In a retrospective interview prior to his death in 2014, he reflected on aging, creativity, and life’s complexities at 80 years old. This year…

This article explores the author’s evolving relationship with Schlager music over the past five decades, reflecting on its cultural significance in post-war Germany. From childhood memories of Heintje’s poignant songs to the break into more diverse themes in the 1980s…