1. Lale Andersen: Lili Marlene (1939)

The original “Lili Marlene,” this was the version heard by soldiers the world over.

2. Marlene Dietrich: Lili Marlene (1945)

After emigrating to the United States, Dietrich made “Lili Marlene,” in English, her signature song.

3. Suzy Solidor: Lili Marlène (1942)

Not to be outdone, the French had to have their own Lili; this version, recorded by the chanteuse Suzy Solidor, was one of the more popular of the war.

4. Nana: Kanashii Michi (1971)

“Lili Marlene.” In Japanese.

5. Ariella & Nora Hirshfeldt, Axel Weggen: Lili
(Date Unknown)

Among Israelis of a certain age, who grew up under the British Mandate, “Lili Marlene” is still a popular song. In this Hebrew version, Lili becomes Nilli, an all-Israeli heroine.

6. Chappie D’Amato: Lili Marlene (1945)

Many soldiers adapted “Lili Marlene” to tell the tale of their own military units. Here, soldiers of the English Eighth Army retell their epic conquest of Africa and Italy in a lighthearted manner.

7. The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem:
The D-Day Dodgers (1968)

Perhaps the most emotional soldiers’ version of “Lili Marlene,” this song was a response to accusations that the men who liberated Italy somehow paled in comparison to the heroes of D-Day.

8. Homer & Jethro and June Carter:
The Wedding of Hillbilly Lili Marlene (1949)

In this early post-war version, “Lili Marlene” is transformed into an underage, unwashed Appalachian bride by none other than June Carter.

9. Kid Creole & The Coconuts: Lili Marlene (1980)

The Caribbean beat of Kid Creole transforms “Lili Marlene” from a melancholic European sweetheart to a cheerful daughter of the tropics.

10. Carly Simon: Lili Marlene (1997)