Dutch Patriotic Marching Song - Blonde Mientje (1940 Rare Version)
Details
| Title | Dutch Patriotic Marching Song - Blonde Mientje (1940 Rare Version) |
| Author | Mackoy Archives |
| Duration | 0:52 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=Hvb5ygAvYE4 |
Description
Blonde Mientje, is a Dutch song based off of the song "Erika" that was composed by Herms Niel. This particular recording is released in 1940 by Snip en Snap in the Netherlands.
"Erika" also known by its incipit "Auf der Heide" (On the Heath), is a German marching song with words and music by Herms Niel and published in 1938 during the Nazi regime. The song was then soon used as a soldier song by the Wehrmacht. According to British soldier, historian, and author Major General Michael Tillotson, it was the most popular marching song of any country during the Second World War.
Credits: Wikipedia
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