: The German single typically featured "Wer Ich Bin" (the German version of "Qui Je Suis").
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 German version was featured in the soundtrack of the film Die tollen Tanten schlagen zu . Themes & Lyrics Danyel Gerard 1971 Butterfly (Deutsche Originalaufnahme)
: 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 German single typically featured "Wer Ich
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 recorded in 1971 to capitalize on the song's massive European popularity. 1 in West Germany during the summer of 1971
: 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.