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Dene Wos Guet Geit
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Mani Matter was a popular Swiss singer-songwriter who performed his own chansons in contemporary Bernese German, accompanying himself on the guitar. He started performing his songs at local venues and on the radio, and was also part of the Berner Troubadours. His songs remain very popular in the Swiss German-speaking part of Switzerland, influencing the dialect music scene. "Dene Wos Guet Geit" offers a contemplative look at the different fortunes people experience, reminding us of those for whom things are not going so well, and that things don't necessarily get better for them. It's a song that invites empathy and a moment of reflection on the human condition.
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Dene Wos Guet Geit
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Dene Wos Guet Geit
by Mani Matter
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