"Es war einmal zur schönen Maienzeit" (Niel) Carl Woitschach, 1933

"Once Upon the Beautiful May-Time", German march-polka composed in 1933 by Herms Niel (1888-1954), with lyrics written together with Karl Wilke (his main publisher). Performed by Carl Woitschach's Brass Band (from Berlin) and sung by a male quartet. Recorded in Berlin, 1933.

Additional info: song originally has three strophes; 1st strophe recorded.

Note: mono recording, from D.C. 78rpm record collection; not to be used for commercial purposes.

Other known recordings of this song:
1933 Fritz Thieme & Old German Orchestra "Herms Niel"
1933 Chorus & Carl Woitschach's Brass Band
1935 Metropol Vocalists

[it was also included in medley "Ruck-zuck - Annemarie" by Herms Niel (1937)]