Die Goldene Sieben was a prominent German dance and entertainment orchestra in the 1930s. Formed in 1934 in Berlin with the explicit approval and support of the Nazi regime, the ensemble was intended to provide a "German jazz" alternative to the Anglo-American jazz, which the regime labeled as "degenerate." The orchestra was initially a seven-member group, founded by guitarist Harald Kirchstein (also known as Henri René) and pianist Willi Stech, who was a member of the NSDAP and previously a house pianist and program designer at Deutschlandsender.

The members of Die Goldene Sieben were drawn from top Berlin orchestras, including that of Hans Bund. Notable musicians such as Adalbert Luczkowski, Kurt Hohenberger, Franz Thon, Willy Berking, Eddie Brunner, and Freddie Brocksieper were part of the ensemble at various times, many of whom went on to have successful careers as orchestra leaders. The group played in a changing lineup and included musicians like Erhard Krause, Georg Haentzschel, Rudi Wegener, Ernst Höllerhagen, Kurt Wege, Hans Korseck, and Waldemar Luczkowski.

As a studio orchestra, Die Goldene Sieben quickly became one of the most popular entertainment orchestras during the Nazi era, with their recordings broadcast on radio. The orchestra was known for its melodic and rhythmically catchy pieces, which included both international and German compositions. They recorded extensively for the Electrola label and appeared in the 1937 film "Heimweh." Despite the regime's intentions, the orchestra's style was deemed too "swinging" and "hot" by the censors, leading to several warnings and broadcast bans. By 1939, at the onset of World War II, the orchestra was almost entirely disbanded, although some recordings from April and May 1940 still survive.

Die Goldene Sieben's legacy includes numerous recordings, some of which feature well-known singers like Rudi Schuricke and Peter Igelhoff. Their discography includes popular tracks such as "Ich wollt' ich wär ein Huhn" and "Du stahlst mein Herz," which remain part of the historical archive of German jazz and dance music.