Warum Spricht Man Immer Nur Von Ander'n Frau'n? / Der Novak Will Nichts Mehr Von Mir Wissen

Released by Austroton in 1957, this shellac recording features two of Cissy Kraner’s most iconic cabaret songs. During this era, Kraner was a pivotal figure in the post-war Austrian cultural landscape, working closely with her husband, Hugo Wiener, who composed the witty, satirical lyrics that defined her performances. The tracks serve as a quintessential example of Viennese Kabarett, a style of performance that leaned into character-driven storytelling, observational humor about social mores, and a distinctively dry, worldly-wise delivery that captured the mood of mid-century Vienna.

The songs were written by Hugo Wiener, a brilliant songwriter whose work was characterized by sharp social commentary and a deep understanding of human foibles. Kraner’s vocal delivery, which balanced theatricality with a conversational intimacy, was instrumental in the enduring popularity of these pieces. The records were produced during a period when the Austrian cabaret scene was experiencing a resurgence, and they were widely received by audiences as sophisticated, humorous reflections on modern relationships and gender dynamics, cementing Kraner’s status as a beloved performer of the genre.