Annemarie Eilfeld facts for kids
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Annemarie Eilfeld
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Eilfeld performing in 2015
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Annemie |
| Born | 2 May 1990 Lutherstadt Wittenberg, East Germany |
| Genres | Electropop, electrorock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | X-Cell, Universal |
Annemarie Eilfeld (born on May 2, 1990), also known as Annemie, is a talented German singer and songwriter. She became well-known after appearing on Deutschland sucht den Superstar (DSDS), which is the German version of the popular Idols TV show. Her first single, "Animal Instinct", was released in May 2010.
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Annemarie's Early Life
Annemarie Eilfeld grew up in a musical family. Her mother was a music teacher. When she was young, her family moved from Wittenberg to Dessau-Roßlau. At just seven years old, Annemarie started learning music and dance. She spent her childhood taking part in many local singing contests.
Annemarie's Music Career
Annemarie's journey in music began early. In 2004, she joined a German TV talent show called Star Search 2. She did very well and made it to the finals! Soon after, she released her first song, "C the Light," under the name "Anne Marie."
Between 2005 and 2008, Annemarie often performed live with different local bands. This helped her gain more experience on stage.
Her Time on Deutschland sucht den Superstar
In 2009, Annemarie Eilfeld joined Deutschland sucht den Superstar (DSDS). This is a big singing competition shown on German TV. She impressed the judges and audience, making it all the way to the top three contestants! After the show, like other DSDS contestants, she had to take a short break before releasing new music.
Annemarie's DSDS Performances
During her time on Deutschland sucht den Superstar, Annemarie performed many popular songs. She sang hits from famous artists like Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, and Pink. Her performances helped her become one of the top singers in the competition.
| Theme (date) | Song | Original artist | Place/Percentage |
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| Top 15 – (28 February 2009) | "Hot n Cold" | Katy Perry | 6/15 (4.57%) |
| Top 10 – Greatest Hits (7 March 2009) | "...Baby One More Time" | Britney Spears | 9/10 (4.49%) |
| Top 9 – Geschlechtertausch (14 March 2009) | "All Summer Long" | Kid Rock | 7/9 (6.63%) |
| Top 8 – Party-Hits (21 March 2009) | "99 Luftballons" | Nena | 4/8 (12.12%) |
| Top 7 – ... Hits (4 April 2009) | "Lady Marmalade" | Christina Aguilera, et al. | 4/7 (15.72%) |
| Top 6 – Aktuelle Hits & I love you (11 April 2009) | "Just Dance" | Lady Gaga | 2/6 (19.38%) |
| "Nobody Knows" | Pink | ||
| Top 5 – Sonne und Regen (18 April 2009) | "Purple Rain" | Prince | 2/5 (22.32%) |
| "Bailando" | Loona | ||
| Top 4 – Moviesongs & Unplugged (25 April 2009) | "There You'll Be" | Faith Hill | 3/4 (23.08%) |
| "Because of You" | Kelly Clarkson | ||
| Top 3 – Uptempo, Power ballad & No.1 Hits (2 May 2009) | "Maneater" | Nelly Furtado | 3/3 (19.98%) |
| "The Voice Within" | Christina Aguilera | ||
| "My Life Would Suck Without You" | Kelly Clarkson |
After Deutschland sucht den Superstar
After DSDS, Annemarie continued her busy career. From June 2009, she made guest appearances on a popular German TV show called Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten ("Good Times, Bad Times"). She also started touring Germany with her own band, LaMie, which she had formed in 2008.
In September 2009, Annemarie signed a contract with a German record label called X-Cell Records. She also got a management deal with Artist Advice, a company run by producer George Glueck. This was a big step for her music career.
On May 14, 2010, Annemarie released her single "Animal Instinct." She used her new stage name, "Annemie," for this release. The music video for the song was shown on TV channels like VIVA NEU and on YouTube. Many people liked the video and gave it good reviews.
Annemarie's Music: Singles and Albums
Annemarie Eilfeld has released several songs and albums throughout her career. Here's a look at some of her music.
Singles
These are individual songs Annemarie has released. Some of them have appeared on music charts in Germany and Austria.
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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| GER | AUT | |||
| "C the Light" | 2004 | — | — | non-album release |
| "Animal Instinct" | 2010 | 22 | 74 | non-album release |
| "Seele unter Eis" | 2011 | 67 | — | Großstadtprinzessin |
| "Santa Klaus vergiss mich nicht" | 2012 | — | — | non-album release |
| "Es geht vorbei" | 2013 | — | — | Barfuß durch Berlin |
| "—" means the song did not appear on the charts or was not released there. | ||||
Albums
Annemarie has also released several full albums, which include many of her songs.
| Year | Peak chart positions | |
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| GER | AUT | |
| "Großstadtprinzessin" | — | — |
| "Barfuß durch Berlin" | — | — |
| "Neonlicht" | 71 | — |
| "Wahre Träumer" | — | — |
Other Songs
- 2004: "C the Light"
- 2009: "Moon and Sun"
