During WW2 the German authorities sponsored a band known as “Charlie and His Orchestra”, they covered the popular english language hits of the day, but changed replaced the original lyrics with anti-alled propaganda.
The altered songs were sung in English, albeit with a german accent, and were clearly aimed at demoralising allied civilians. While one cannot condone the activities of the Nazi party in any way, the songs are well performed.
Lets Put Out The Lights:
No more money in the banks, the russians get our guns and tanks… [chorus] the food gets dearer every day, and the shops are closing, mr gloom is on his way, and the russians losing
WSMF has the MP3s here and more here
German Submarines (sung to the tune of Elmer’s Tune)
what takes the pork from the beans, german submarines
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