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While first recorded by Lale Andersen , the most famous version is by Marlene Dietrich , who sang it for Allied troops.

You can find original recordings and sheet music on platforms like Spotify and Sheet Music Plus. 2. The Film: Lili Marleen (1981) A West German drama directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder . lili_marlene

Ratings and summaries are available on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes . 3. The Rose: 'Lili Marlene' While first recorded by Lale Andersen , the

Set in the Third Reich, it follows a singer named Willie (Hanna Schygulla) whose recording of the song becomes a massive hit, while she secretly loves a Jewish resistance member. While first recorded by Lale Andersen

The lyrics describe a soldier standing under a lantern by a barrack gate, longing for his girlfriend.