Ralf Bendix - Die Straße Des Lebens Der Teufel

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Review by jeremiah hester

Album Review: Die Straße Des Lebens Der Teufel by Ralf Bendix (1963) Ralf Bendix’s Die Straße Des Lebens Der Teufel is a quirky little gem from the German pop scene of 1963. Released under Electrola, this album feels like a time capsule, capturing the charm and simplicity of early ‘60s music. It’s not going to blow your mind with sonic innovation, but it’s got a certain vibe that sticks with you. The standout tracks here are “Der Teufel” and “Die Straße Des Lebens.” Let’s talk about “Der Teufel” first. This track has this almost cheeky energy to it—like Bendix is having a laugh while he croons. The melody is catchy in that old-school way, where you don’t even realize you’re humming it until you’re halfway through your grocery shopping. There’s something oddly endearing about how straightforward it is; no frills, just pure pop goodness. Then there’s “Die Straße Des Lebens,” which feels more reflective. The title translates to “The Street of Life,” and it kinda lives up to its name. It’s slower, moodier, and gives off this sense of wandering through life’s ups and downs. You can almost picture a grainy black-and-white film montage playing in the background while this one plays. It’s the kind of song that makes you pause and think, “Huh, maybe I should call my mom later.” What makes this album memorable isn’t just the tunes—it’s the vibe. Bendix’s voice has this warm, slightly rough-around-the-edges quality that feels genuine. Sure, production-wise, it’s pretty basic by today’s standards, but that rawness adds character. You can tell this wasn’t made by some algorithm or focus group; it’s just a guy singing his heart out in a studio somewhere in Germany. Looking back, Die Straße Des Lebens Der Teufel might not be a masterpiece that redefined pop music, but it didn’t have to be. It’s charming in its own right, like an old postcard you stumble across in a drawer. And honestly? Sometimes that’s enough. Weirdly enough, listening to it made me crave bratwurst. Go figure.

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Artist: Ralf Bendix
Album: Die Straße Des Lebens Der Teufel

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Der Teufel
Die Straße Des Lebens

Catalog Numbers

E 22537

Labels

Electrola

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

About Ralf Bendix

German schlager-singer, producer, composer and songwriter, born 16 August 1924 in Dortmund, Germany and died 1 September 2014 in Stansstad-Fürigen, Switzerland.

Real Name

    • Karl Heinz Schwab

Name Vars

  • Bendix
  • Das Rodgers Duo
  • Ralf Bendix Und Die Texas Singers
  • Ralph Bendix

Aliases

  • Karl Heinz Schwab
  • Ekkehard Jung

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Back in 1963, German singer Ralf Bendix released an album called *Die Straße Des Lebens Der Teufel*. It’s a pop record from Germany, released under the label Electrola. The album features tracks like "Der Teufel" and "Die Straße Des Lebens." What makes it special is how it captures the vibe of 1960s German pop—simple yet full of charm. Not many people talk about this era of music today, but it played a big role in shaping the sound of its time.