Tuesday 23 October 2012
Tune of the Day: O alte Burschenherrlichkeit
German student song
This traditional German song dates back to at least 1843. It is also popular in Sweden, where it is known as “O, gamla klang- och jubeltid” (”O, old sound and jubilation time”).
Oh old student glory,
where have you disappeared?
Never to return to the golden times,
so joyous and unbounded!
In vain I gander all around,
I can find your trace no more.