The Legendary Marlene Dietrich

The Legendary Marlene Dietrich
Compilation album by
Released1967
Recorded1928–1931
GenreTraditional pop, cabaret
LabelMusic For Pleasure
Marlene Dietrich chronology
Dietrich in London
(1965)
The Legendary Marlene Dietrich
(1967)
The Magic of Marlene
(1969)

The Legendary Marlene Dietrich, also issued as Marlene and Falling in Love Again, is a compilation album by German-American actress and singer Marlene Dietrich, released in 1967 by Music For Pleasure (MFP). It features ten recordings made by Dietrich between 1928 and 1931, originally issued as singles. These tracks made their first appearance on LP format with this compilation, offering a comprehensive overview of her early career.

Notable tracks include the duet "Wenn die beste Freundin" with Margo Lion, a cabaret number with lesbian-themed content, as well as songs recorded for the film The Blue Angel (1930). The compilation highlights Dietrich's contributions to cabaret and early cinematic music, capturing the unique style and expressive range that would define her career.

The album received positive critical attention, with The Encyclopedia of Popular Music rating it four stars. It was cited by Elseviers Magazine in 1982 for the enduring quality of Dietrich's recordings, contrasting them with contemporary reinterpretations that lacked the original's mystical vocal presence.