Gerard 1971 Butterfly (deutsche Originalaufnahme) — Danyel

: Produced by Hervé Roy and Claude Vallois; German lyrics were adapted by Ben Juris. Commercial Performance & Legacy

: The German version was featured in the soundtrack of the film Die tollen Tanten schlagen zu . Themes & Lyrics

: The song was originally written and recorded in French in the late 1960s. Danyel Gerard 1971 Butterfly (Deutsche Originalaufnahme)

The 1971 German version of by French singer-songwriter Danyel Gérard is the most successful iteration of his international multi-million-selling hit. Released as a 7" vinyl single under the CBS label (Catalog: 7129) , it dominated European charts, most notably spending 15 weeks at No. 1 in West Germany during the summer of 1971. Production & Technical Details

The song is a romantic chanson/schlager that uses the metaphor of a butterfly to describe a fleeting, beautiful encounter with a loved one who eventually leaves. German Lyrics (Excerpt) : Produced by Hervé Roy and Claude Vallois;

: 7" Vinyl, 45 RPM Single, released by CBS Germany.

: The song reached No. 1 on the ZDF-Hitparade on September 4, 1971, and October 16, 1971. The 1971 German version of by French singer-songwriter

: The German version was recorded in 1971 to capitalize on the song's massive European popularity.