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Nicole Reunites With Composer Ralph Siegel on ZDF, Revives 'Ein bisschen Frieden' in Emotional Tribute

The singer used the live appearance to reaffirm the song’s relevance as a peace plea.

Overview

  • On the Giovanni Zarrella Show’s gratitude-themed broadcast, host Giovanni Zarrella honored 80-year-old Ralph Siegel, who received standing ovations in the studio.
  • Nicole addressed Siegel before performing a medley that included 'Ein bisschen Frieden,' thanking him for what she called a 'century song.'
  • Live on air, she said the piece once 'sang 750 million people from the heart' and insisted it has lost none of its urgency as a call for peace.
  • After the performance, Nicole and the visibly moved composer embraced in tears, with reports recalling her 2020 breast cancer fight and Siegel’s long-running prostate cancer.
  • Coverage differs on the year of Nicole’s Eurovision victory, with ZDF and t-online referencing 1982 and FOCUS online listing 1964.