It was usually played immediately following the first stanza of the "Deutschlandlied."
$$ Deutschland, Deutschland über alles, Über alles in der Welt, Wenn es stets zu Schutz und Trutze Brüderlich zusammenhält. Von der Maas bis an die Memel, Von der Eider bis an den Belt, Deutschland, Deutschland über alles, Über alles in der Welt! $$
While the song was played, Germans were required to perform the "Hitler Greeting" (the raised-arm salute). hitler's anthem
Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit Für den deutschen Mann! Brüherlich mit Herz und Hand! Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit Sind des Glückes Unterpfand. Blüh' im Glanze dieses Glückes, Blühe, deutsches Vaterland! $$
In 1930, Wessel was shot and killed by Albrecht Höhler, a member of the Communist Party. Joseph Goebbels, the Nazi propaganda chief, immediately seized upon Wessel’s death to create a martyr for the movement. The "Horst-Wessel-Lied" was elevated from a simple marching tune to a sacred hymn of the party. Music and Lyrics It was usually played immediately following the first
The song’s lyrics were written around 1929 by Horst Wessel, a young commander in the Sturmabteilung (SA), or "Brownshirts," in Berlin. Wessel was a law student who became a dedicated street fighter for the Nazi cause.
The melody of "Deutschlandlied" was originally written by Joseph Haydn in 1797. It was composed for the birthday of Francis II, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Over time, it gained popularity and was adopted for various occasions. Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit Für den deutschen Mann
The melody was not original; it was likely adapted from older folk songs or veterans' marches. The lyrics, however, were explicitly political, focusing on the struggle of the SA:
Here's a detailed look at the song, its history, and its complex connection to Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime:
You're referring to the infamous song "Deutschlandlied," also known as "Das Lied der Deutschen" or "The Song of the Germans." While not exclusively an anthem for Hitler or the Nazi Party, it was indeed adopted by them and became closely associated with the regime.
Here's some background information: