: The song was originally written and recorded in French in the late 1960s.
: The German single typically featured "Wer Ich Bin" (the German version of "Qui Je Suis"). 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 was originally written and recorded
: Internationally, "Butterfly" sold over seven million copies . While Gérard is often viewed as a one-hit wonder in English-speaking markets (peaking at No. 11 in the UK), he remained a major star in Continental Europe. Released as a 7" vinyl single under the
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)
: The German version was featured in the soundtrack of the film Die tollen Tanten schlagen zu . Themes & Lyrics
: 7" Vinyl, 45 RPM Single, released by CBS Germany.