"Vergiß Es (Forget It)" is a single from Matthias Reim's 2004 compilation "Déjà Vu", with guest vocals from Bonnie Tyler. The song is bilingual, with lyrics in German and English. The single was a major hit in Ukraine and a minor hit in Germany.
Lyrics, promotion and performances Vergiss es Du wirst mich nie mehr wieder los Mein Herz hängt viel zu sehr an dir Und deins an mir — German version of the chorus
Reim and Tyler recorded two versions of the song; one in German and English, and the other completely in English.
In the German/English version, the song has two choruses, once in German and then in English. The first chorus (right) is sung in English at the end. In the English version, the German chorus is translated.
Reim and Tyler were interviewed in 2004 in conjunction with the release of the single. Tyler stated that she had performed in festivals alongside Reim and thought that due to a similar German fan base, the single would be successful and a good idea to record.Bonnie tyler und Matthias Reim part1 on YouTube. Retrieved 8 April 2013 They also performed the single on several German TV shows.Bonnie Tyler Vergiss es Duet by Matthias Reim at ZDF 2004 TV Show Goldene Stimmabel on YouTube. Retrieved 8 April 2013
On 4 and 5 June 2010 Tyler supported Reim in concerts in Eberswalde and Kamenz, Germany. They performed "Vergiß Es (Forget It)" live.Bonnie Tyler Vergiss Es Forget it Duet By Mathias Reim Live 04 06 2010 Eberswalde on YouTube. Retrieved 8 April 2013Matthias Reim + Bonnie Tyler - Forget it @ Hutbergbühne 2010 on YouTube. Retrieved 8 April 2013
CD single A CD single was released in Germany, also available for digital download.Reim* & Bonnie Tyler – Vergiss Es (Forget It) on Discogs. Retrieved 7 April 2013.Vergiss es (Forget It) on Spotify. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
Charts Chart (2004)Peakposition
Personnel Producer – Matthias Reim Co-producer – André Franke Mixing – Berne Staub (from Avalon Studio, Zürich) (track 1, 2 and 3). Gary Jones (Ibiza Music Factory) (track 4) Recording studios – Stuart Emerson Music, Kobalt Music, Warner Chappell (tracks 1, 2 and 3). Polygram Songs (track 4)
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