: The German version was featured in the soundtrack of the film Die tollen Tanten schlagen zu . Themes & Lyrics
: 7" Vinyl, 45 RPM Single, released by CBS Germany. Danyel Gerard 1971 Butterfly (Deutsche Originalaufnahme)
: 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 featured in the
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) While Gérard is often viewed as a one-hit
: 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").