: 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.
: The song was originally written and recorded in French in the late 1960s.
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 Danyel Gerard 1971 Butterfly (Deutsche Originalaufnahme)
: The German version was recorded in 1971 to capitalize on the song's massive European popularity.
: The German single typically featured "Wer Ich Bin" (the German version of "Qui Je Suis"). : The song was originally written and recorded
: Produced by Hervé Roy and Claude Vallois; German lyrics were adapted by Ben Juris. Commercial Performance & Legacy
: The German version was featured in the soundtrack of the film Die tollen Tanten schlagen zu . Themes & Lyrics 1 in West Germany during the summer of 1971
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)
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