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"Burli" is the name of a controversial song in German by Austrian band Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung. It is the eighth track of their album entitled Liebe, Tod & Teufel (Love, Death and Devil). The song is about a boy named Burli, who suffered mutations due to a nuclear power plant disaster. The incident is described as a "Super-GAU", which means the worst possible scenario in such circumstances in the German language. The song details how he suffers problems as a result of this, including having four hands with each having ten fingers, however no-one could play the piano as quickly as him. The story does have a happy ending as he gets married to his also-mutant neighbour Amelia (Auch sie hat einiges zuviel, als Andenken an Tschernobyl (She also owns to much [organs], in memory of Chernobyl)). The song also mentions that he has more than one sex organ. The song reached number 41 in the German music charts on 6 June 1988 and remained in the charts for seven weeks. It also reached number 24 in the Austrian music charts on 15 June 1988 and remained in the charts for four weeks. The song is controversial because people believed it was making fun of people with disabilities, especially as it was shortly after the Chernobyl disaster, however one main trait of Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung is that they are known for singing songs about recent events. Because of that many radio stations boycott Burli. 


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1989
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Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung

The EAV (Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung, German for "First Public/General Uncertainty/Un-Insurance") is an Austrian band that got together in 1977. more »

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Song Origin
"Burli" is a song by the Austrian band "Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung," also known simply as EAV.
Release Date
The song was originally released in the year 1987.
Album Appearance
"Burli" is a part of EAV's album "Liebe, Tod & Teufel," which translates to 'Love, Death & Devil.' This album became incredibly popular and sold more than 2 million copies.
Song Topic
The song "Burli" describes the dystopian future of a nuclear-affected baby in a satirical way, with evident criticism of nuclear power.
Controversy
Due to its themes, the song has faced some criticism and was even temporarily banned from radio play in Germany in 1988.
Song Popularity
Despite the controversy, "Burli" is one of Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung's most popular songs, demonstrating the band's combination of catchy pop tunes with satire and social commentary.
Music Video
The music video of "Burli" showcased the song's nuclear dystopian theme visually with a mutant baby character, adding to the song's overall impact.
Band Style
"Burli" is representative of Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung's style, as the band is known for their humorous, often provocative lyrics and music videos.
Impact
"Burli" is still widely recognized to this day, often played on AustroPop evenings, and remains a classic song within the German-speaking pop culture.
Awards
The album "Liebe, Tod & Teufel," which includes "Burli," won a 'Goldene Europa' award in 1988, further cementing the song's popularity and the band's successful career.

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