Margot Eskens
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Margot Eskens
With "Cindy, oh Cindy" she reached the top of the German singles charts in 1957 and became one of the best-known Schlager singers of the post-war era. For several decades she was regularly present in the charts and shaped the repertoire of German Schlager in the 1950s and 1960s. In particular, her collaboration with the Polydor label gave her wide presence in the German-speaking world.
Margot Eskens – Background & Discography
From the mid-1950s to the 1970s, Margot Eskens was active as a singer and released numerous singles that were featured on German television and radio. Among her best-known titles, alongside "Cindy, oh Cindy", are "Tiritomba" and "Mamatschi". Her releases appeared mainly on Polydor, one of the leading labels for German-language popular music of the time. Eskens remains relevant for collectors and fans of classic Schlager, as many of her recordings are considered typical examples of the sound of the economic miracle years.
Margot Eskens on vinyl – the key releases in our shop
The current selection includes various formats from different phases of her career, including the early Ich möcht' heut' ausgehn Schellack 78 rpm MIT COVER!! (Schellack), as well as later singles such as Weisse Weihnacht (7'' Vinyl) and Kinderwunsch (7'' Vinyl). These releases demonstrate the stylistic range of Eskens' repertoire between traditional Schlager and seasonal songs.
Fans of classic German Schlager as well as new listeners will find here an overview of the work of one of the most successful singers of the 1950s and 1960s.
- Genre: Schlager
- Origin: Germany
- Active: 1950s to 1970s
- Notable: Close collaboration with the Polydor label
