Best German song
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One of the greatest movie scenes ever.
^ Enjoyed tremendous popularity in Germany and Austria during early-80s.
Too many to list. Seriously. I could go on for hours.
My sentimental favorite comes from the German group "Wind". They represented Germany at the Eurovision song contest, placing 2nd twice (1985, 1987) and 16th once (1992). I watched this particular broadcast with my ex-wife back in 1986.
The attractive young lady with infectious smile standing left is Petra Scheeser. She performed several years with the group.
At the 02 second mark, watch lower right-hand corner. A flower presenter walks out a bit too early and is awkwardly yanked back for another. Ha ha, too funny. Ex and I both laughed our butts off.
Fun fact: Rob Pilatus of Milli Vanilli fame (infamy) was a former Wind band member during 1987 Eurovison competition.
My sentimental favorite comes from the German group "Wind". They represented Germany at the Eurovision song contest, placing 2nd twice (1985, 1987) and 16th once (1992). I watched this particular broadcast with my ex-wife back in 1986.
The attractive young lady with infectious smile standing left is Petra Scheeser. She performed several years with the group.
At the 02 second mark, watch lower right-hand corner. A flower presenter walks out a bit too early and is awkwardly yanked back for another. Ha ha, too funny. Ex and I both laughed our butts off.
Fun fact: Rob Pilatus of Milli Vanilli fame (infamy) was a former Wind band member during 1987 Eurovison competition.
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Embarrassing that this is the top charting band that Germany could produce.
If rap can be called a "song", then I'll take the liberty to include another genre of actual music. Anything by Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Brams, or any of the other numerous famous Baroque and Classical composers. Germans may not produce much pop **** hits, but historically, they have an impressive record in music.
Autobahn. Huge hit for them back in the 70's.
Can't believe that nobody has mentioned the "Teutonic Titwillow" yet.
IF you are going to talk German music, at least go with a strength: Battle Anthems, like this version of the Panzerlied. (beginning at 1.30)
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Kreator - Take Their Lives or Pleasure To Kill
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Speaking of German battle anthems, best version I can find of SS Marschiert in Feindesland - Teufelslied, ("SS marches in enemy territory" - Devil's Song) is linked at the Internet Archive. Love the old colorized footage. I believe Teufelslied is banned in Germany and Austria, but Panzerlied is still performed and sung by Bundeswehr and police units.
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No. It's a Broadway show tune written by Rodgers and Hammerstein that was ostensibly a folk song. Even if you split hairs, it was Austrian, not German. (I guess you could make the case that there is almost no difference)
Was just listening to some 80's mix on Youtube when I ran across this one.
