Du gehst fort
"Du gehst fort" is a song that was a hit in the mid-1970s for Marion & Antony as well Adam & Eve. It has also been recorded by a number of other artists over the years.
Overview
The song was composed by Eckart Hachfeld and Alain Barrière. It was the German version of Alain Barriere's smash hit "Tu t'en vas" which by August 1975 had sold 400,000 copies via Ariola.Marion & Antony version
Background
Working with producer Fritz Muschler, German duo Marion & Antony recorded their version of the song which was released on Ariola 16 222 AT. The B side "Ein Mädchen in Athen", credited to was composed by Michael Kunze and Werner Scharfenberger and produced by Kunze.Charts
The song spent thirteen weeks in the German charts, peaking at no. 15.It didn't make the main charts in other countries.
Adam & Eve version
Background
German duo, Adam & Eve recorded their version of the song. Backed with "Wenn ich dich seh'n will", it was released on EMI 006-31 363 in July 1975.Reception
According to Paul Seigel in the 16 August 1975 issue of Record World, the latest release from Adam & Eve, "Du Gehst Fort" which was from the French hit "Tu T'en Vas, was brand new and looking good.Charts
For the week of 11 October, 1975, " Du gehst fort" was at no. 19 in the West Germany section of the Billboard Hits of the World chart.For the week of 1 November, the single was at no. 9 in the German section of the Cash Box International Bestsellers chart.
The record spent ten weeks in the main German charts, peaking at no. 16.