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Post by Laura--I wuv u all :) on Jul 13, 2007 12:36:36 GMT -5
OK, we need more actual discussions of songs here...Here's one of my favorite '80s songs which I have been rediscovering (and, yep, singing for karaoke too  ): The best-known versions of "Der Kommissar" were by Falco and After the Fire (aka ATF). Which one do you guys like best? I know there were others, but I haven't heard them yet...ATF gets my vote. Both versions are great, but I like how their version uses both electric & acoustic guitars. ATF also had the better video IMHO. Falco's video is fun to watch--a little cheesy, especially by today's standards--but ATF had a classier video all the way around. You'd think, though, that in such swanky surroundings, someone would have been able to afford to hire an exterminator! (if you've seen the video, you'll understand that) (BTW, a guy I dated in college (who was quite good at writing parody songs) came up with one for this song that said "You've gotta see, uh-oh, the Addams Family..." That was cute. He didn't record any of these song parodies, just wrote & sang them for fun.) |
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Post by Pete70s on Jul 13, 2007 14:16:49 GMT -5
I prefer Falco's. It may be cheesier but I like the German lyrics. At the club when I DJ'd, I always played Falco's version, just like I always played the German version of 99 Luftbalons.
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Post by Laura--I wuv u all :) on Jul 13, 2007 15:36:39 GMT -5
At the club when I DJ'd, I always played Falco's version, just like I always played the German version of 99 Luftbalons. The Nena one is DEFINITELY better in German than English--I'm with ya on that! I forgot to mention this when I made the initial post--Laura Branigan also had a song called "Deep in the Dark", which was a version of "Der Kommissar" with totally different lyrics. I heard part of that not long ago on YouTube--it was a countdown show in (I think) Australia, and they played part of Falco's video, then part of ATF's, then cut to Laura B singing part of her version. It was rather a letdown after the other 2 versions--it just didn't seem to have as much pep to it IMHO. |
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Post by Viki (ditzybrunette85) on Jul 13, 2007 15:38:53 GMT -5
I prefer ATF's version also. I can not stand Falco. Rock Me Amadeus makes me want to rip out my ears and I never got into his version of Der Kommissar. I do like German music though. The German version of "99 Luftballoons" is much better than the English version, IMO. I also listen to Kraftwerk. Yay weird German music!
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Post by Laura--I wuv u all :) on Jul 13, 2007 15:47:49 GMT -5
Yeah, Kraftwerk have some good stuff too!
I'm glad that people are still posting on this board--I was beginning to wonder where everyone went!
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Post by H2IZCOOL on Jul 14, 2007 10:31:42 GMT -5
At the club when I DJ'd, I always played Falco's version, just like I always played the German version of 99 Luftbalons. The Nena one is DEFINITELY better in German than English--I'm with ya on that! I forgot to mention this when I made the initial post--Laura Branigan also had a song called "Deep in the Dark", which was a version of "Der Kommissar" with totally different lyrics. I heard part of that not long ago on YouTube--it was a countdown show in (I think) Australia, and they played part of Falco's video, then part of ATF's, then cut to Laura B singing part of her version. It was rather a letdown after the other 2 versions--it just didn't seem to have as much pep to it IMHO. That's funny about Laura Brannigans song being the same tune but totally different lyrics than Der Kommissar. Here's a real funny one of the same type. Most of you know the Bellamy Brothers song "Let Your Love Flow", well there is a German version of this, that has the exact same melody, but is entitled "Ein Bett im Kornfeld" which translates to 'A Bed in the Cornfield' A Bed in the Cornfield ??  |
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Post by Ken on Jul 14, 2007 21:57:08 GMT -5
Hey Laura  After The Fire's version is my favorite.As far as 99 Luft Balloons I also have to pick the German version. I remember a buddy of mine bought the 45 at the time - and we listened to both versions but the German version just had that "extra" something. Speaking of Kraftwerk - a buddy of mine bought the album that included Autobahn back in the 80's when we were in highschool.He brought it over one evening, so I could record the song onto cassette for him. While we were listening to it my Dad came in the room and said to us "What are you guys listening too?" LOL |
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Post by Dawn on Jul 19, 2007 14:39:41 GMT -5
I like After the Fire's version. I didn't know Laura Branigan had done a version of it also; I'll have to see if I can find it and have a listen.
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Post by Dawn on Jul 19, 2007 14:45:21 GMT -5
The Nena one is DEFINITELY better in German than English--I'm with ya on that! I forgot to mention this when I made the initial post--Laura Branigan also had a song called "Deep in the Dark", which was a version of "Der Kommissar" with totally different lyrics. I heard part of that not long ago on YouTube--it was a countdown show in (I think) Australia, and they played part of Falco's video, then part of ATF's, then cut to Laura B singing part of her version. It was rather a letdown after the other 2 versions--it just didn't seem to have as much pep to it IMHO. That's funny about Laura Brannigans song being the same tune but totally different lyrics than Der Kommissar. Here's a real funny one of the same type. Most of you know the Bellamy Brothers song "Let Your Love Flow", well there is a German version of this, that has the exact same melody, but is entitled "Ein Bett im Kornfeld" which translates to 'A Bed in the Cornfield' A Bed in the Cornfield ?? LOL! Wonder if it was intentional, or simply a mistake in the translation of the lyrics? Either way, it's hilarious! That reminds me of something I read about Sukiyaki years ago, equating giving it that title with calling Moon River "Beef Stew." The actual Japanese title translates roughly into "I Look Up When I Walk." |
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Post by Laura--I wuv u all :) on Jul 19, 2007 22:53:30 GMT -5
I like After the Fire's version. I didn't know Laura Branigan had done a version of it also; I'll have to see if I can find it and have a listen. Here's where you'll find the video w/segments from all 3 versions: youtube.com/watch?v=2php08hGhYM |
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Post by heyabbott on Aug 9, 2007 21:08:28 GMT -5
I have always preferred Falco's version of "Der Komissar" but I only ever hear After the Fire.
The German version of 99 Luftbalons is also my preferred one.
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