"Das ist nun einmal so" (Niel) Carl Woitschach, 1939

"That's Just the Way It Is", German soldiers' humorous song composed in 1939 by Herms Niel (1888-1954). Performed by Carl Woitschach's Brass Band (from Berlin), with male chorus (probably Berlin Municipal Opera Choir). Recorded in Berlin, 1939.

Additional info: song originally has six strophes; 1st and 2nd strophe recorded.

Note: mono recording, from I.Ž. 78rpm record collection; not to be used for commercial or propaganda purposes.

Other known recordings of this song:
1939 Chorus & Band of the State Labour Service under Herms Niel
1941 Choir (a cappella version)

[it was also included in medley "Wir marschieren mit Herms Niel" by Erich Gutzeit (1942)]