Rock Me Amadeus

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About Rock Me Amadeus

"Rock Me Amadeus" is a song recorded by Austrian musician Falco, for his third studio album Falco 3 (1985). The single was made available for physical sale in May 1985 in German-speaking Europe, through A&M. "Rock Me Amadeus" was written by Falco along with Dutch music producers Bolland & Bolland. The single became the first German language song to peak at number one of the Billboard Hot 100 on 29 March 1986. It topped the singles charts on both sides of the Atlantic. It was Falco's only number one hit in both the United States and the United Kingdom, despite the artist's popularity in Germany, his native Austria, and much of Europe.  


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2006
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Two, three, four
Eins, zwei drei
Na, es is nix dabei
Na, wenn ich euch erzähl' die G'schicht'
Nichts desto trotz,
Ich bin es schon gewohnt
Im TV-Funk da läuft es nicht -
Jah, sie war jung,
Das Herz so rein und weiß
Und jede Nacht hat ihren Preis,
Sie sagt: „Sugar Sweet,
Jah' got me rappin to the heat!“
Ich verstehe, sie ist heiß,
Sie sagt: „Baby, look,
I miss my funky friends“
Sie meint Jack und Joe und Jill
Mein Funkverständnis,
Ja, das reicht zur Not,
Ich überreiss', was sie jetzt will -
Ich überleg' bei mir,
Ihr' Nasen spricht dafür,
Währenddessen ich noch rauch',
Die Special Places sind ihr wohlbekannt,
Ich mein', sie führt ja U-Bahn auch
Dort singen's:

„Drah' di net um, oh oh oh
Schau, schau, der Kommissar geht um! Oh oh oh
Er wird dich anschauen
Und du weißt warum
Die Lebenslust bringt di um“
Alles klar, Herr Kommissar?

Hey man, wanna buy some stuff, man?
Did you ever rap that thing Jack?
So rap it to the beat!
Wir treffen Jill and Joe
Und dessen Bruder hip
Und auch den Rest der coolen Gang
Sie rappen hin, sie rappen her
Dazwischen Kratzen's ab die Wänd' -
Dieser Fall ist klar,
Lieber Herr Kommissar,
Auch wenn Sie and'rer Meinung sind:
Den Schnee auf dem wir alle
Talwärts fahr'n,
Kennt heute jedes Kind

Jetzt das Kinderlied:
„Drah di net um, oh oh oh
Schau, schau, der Kommissar geht um! Oh oh oh
Er hat die Kraft und wir sind klein und dumm
Dieser Frust macht uns stumm“

„Drah di net um, oh oh oh
Schau, schau, der Kommissar geht um! Oh oh oh
Wenn er dich anspricht
Und du weißt warum,
Sag eahm
Dein Leben bringt Di um“

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Falco

Johann (Hans) Hölzel (19 February 1957 – 6 February 1998), better known by his stage name Falco (help·info), was an Austrian pop and rock musician and rapper. He had several international hits: "Der Kommissar", "Rock Me Amadeus", "Vienna Calling", "Jeanny", "The Sound of Musik", "Coming Home (Jeanny Part 2)" and posthumously, "Out of the Dark". "Rock Me Amadeus" reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts, making him the only artist whose principal language was German to score a number-one hit in the United States. His estate claims he has sold 20 million albums and 15 million singles, which makes him the best selling Austrian singer of all time. more »

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Written by: Robert Ponger, Johann Hoelzel

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10 facts about this song

Recognition
"Rock Me Amadeus" is the most successful single by the Austrian pop-rock musician Falco.
Historical Significance
The song was the first German-language song to peak at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1986.
Song Inspiration
Falco was inspired by the movie "Amadeus" to create this song. His song paid tribute to the classical music maestro, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Worldwide Success
The song topped the singles charts on both sides of the Atlantic. It was a No.1 in the UK and the USA.
Track Versions
There are several versions of the song. The song has its German version, English version, extended version and a shorter radio edit version.
Cultural Influence
The song is well recognized and has been featured in various TV shows, movies, and commercials such as "The Simpsons", "The Money Pit" and "Cadillac Man".
Music Video
The music video of "Rock Me Amadeus" showcased an 18th-century setting, with Falco appearing in several costumes, representing Mozart's era, mixed with the '80s pop culture.
Musical Style
The song is a perfect blend of classical music and the then-popular synth-pop music genre.
Falco's Career
"Rock Me Amadeus" was responsible for pushing Falco into international stardom, prominent in the late-80s music scene.
Posthumous Recognition
The popularity of this retro hit resumed after Falco's tragic death in 1998, solidifying his spot as an unforgettable artist in the music world.

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