Butterfly (deutsche Originalaufnahme) | Danyel Gerard 1971

: 7" Vinyl, 45 RPM Single, released by CBS Germany.

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 single typically featured "Wer Ich Bin" (the German version of "Qui Je Suis"). Danyel Gerard 1971 Butterfly (Deutsche Originalaufnahme)

: The German version was recorded in 1971 to capitalize on the song's massive European popularity.

: Produced by Hervé Roy and Claude Vallois; German lyrics were adapted by Ben Juris. Commercial Performance & Legacy : 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.

: 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 German version was recorded in 1971

: The song was originally written and recorded in French in the late 1960s.