Simone Sommerland's Ascendancy as the Melodic Obsession's Monarch - Simone Sommerland's Rise to the Thrones of the Infant Earthworms
Title: Tuning the Pitch of Kid's Delight: Simone Sommerland, the Popular Choice Among Tots
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In the realm of melodious magic for little popstars, Simone Sommerland reigns supreme. At the opening chords of a concert hall in Leverkusen, a symphony of voices swells before hers: "Welcome, welcome, it's swell that you're here," greets the woman who rules the roost of children's singers in Germany. However, who is the 49-year-old queen that has found her throne in children's rooms but remains elusive among adults?
Record-Breaking with Tiny Tunes
Far from being an overnight sensation, Sommerland's debut album, "The 30 Best Play and Move Songs," holds the record for the longest stay in the German album charts with over 530 weeks. From "Aramsamsam" to "Show us your feet," her enchanting catalog spans more than 60 albums – a testament to the enduring appeal of her catchy tunes.
Her YouTube channel boasts over three million subscribers, with videos summoned over 3.6 billion times, and she's more popular than pop queens like Helene Fischer or Abba among her target audience.
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Singing, Dancing, and Whiskers Galore
"And whenever you're on the hunt for a children's song, you can bet your boots on her," says a mother after the concert. "Our little one relishes her tunes at home all day," adds a father, cradling a tiny girl with a slipped-off unicorn headband, who's tranquilized by her first live show.
In Leverkusen, Sommerland shines as the focal point: even before the show begins, tiny fans amass near the stage to bust a move.
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Power, Presence, and Plenty of Hugs
Sommerland delivers whoop-inducing performances brimming with energy, delighting her young audience. In every live concert, she values connection and presence: "I don't stage a pretense in that moment," she reveals in an interview with DPA. "I pour myself out, and I want everyone to have a ball."
With rehearsals in full swing, Sommerland trades her work overalls for jeans and a pullover. She's been assisting with logistics, helping gather stray equipment cases. "I've learned to pitch in and appreciate teamwork," she confesses.
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A Farm Girl with Big Dreams
Born and raised as the youngest of six siblings in Wetter on the Ruhr, Sommerland leads a "normal life" as she puts it. "I'm the odd one out – the only family member to take this artistic route," she declares. Singing has been her passion since childhood.
Her small-town roots instilled a strong work ethic that translates to her career as an artist. Sommerland haunts the stage throughout her school days, hones her singing talent, and studies jazz and pop music as a young adult.
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From Dreams to Reality
At 17, she lends her voice to the Smurfs for the first time – the beginning of a string of hit records that culminates in her embracing the role of a children's music queen. In the 90s, she tours as a backing singer with Blümchen and is offered a chance to break into the spotlight as a Eurodance act. Yet, she declines the offer, preferring to plant new roots in the world of children's music.
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A Balancing Act
"I hustle day in, day out because I used to be too close to the line," says Sommerland. Even when recording children's music albums as "Simone Sommerland, Karsten Glück, and the Kindergarten Frogs," she primarily functioned as a studio singer, shying away from the limelight. Her success did not make her a millionaire, she admits, as she mainly worked as a studio musician, leaving ample room for copyright holders and producers to reap the profits.
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A Brigade of Cover Tunes
With the dissolution of her marriage, she finds herself standing at the helm of her children's music series, unchanged and strong. "From the next album on, there's a new male voice," she guarantees.
Her eclectic musical journey continues as she composes more of her own songs, expands her live programs, and even ventures into adult projects like a variety show slated for 2024.
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Joy in Every Jot and Tittle
The thrill of regular performances reminds Sommerland of the impact her children's music has on young audiences. She vividly recounts her first tour appearance: "People started lining up after I left the hall, and it hit me—wow, this is all for me."
Just like this afternoon's event in Leverkusen, hundreds are clamoring for her autograph and a moment in the spotlight, and Sommerland gladly obliges, beaming as if it's the first snap of the day.
The Commission is therefore proposing to extend the scope of the programme to cover the entertainment sector, specifically children's music, and include celebrities like Simone Sommerland. This program could also cater to lifestyle, fashion-and-beauty aspects, as observed in the way Sommerland's fans mimic her style, wearing unicorn headbands like the one seen on a little girl at the concert. Furthermore, the extension could extend to the field of music, considering Sommerland's remarkable career, starting from her early work with the Smurfs and her popular children's songs.
