The song is sung in German, and talks about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), who was a musical genius and if alive today, would probably be a rock star. He was an outrageous talent for his time, and pushed musical boundaries, as well as living a rather edgy life of excess, and lack of care for the future.
@@stevenbrown8857 I still have it. As well as Emotional. I was a German student in High school... I was able to translate the song "Jeanny" it haunted me to this day.
I would have loved to have heard Falco do something funky, and I wonder what he have reached out to some big names like Prince or maybe Philip Bailey of Earth Wind & Fire to help him
RIP Falco! He is interred at the Vienna Central Cemetery along with Beethoven, Schubert and Mozart. Despite those music greats, his is the most visited gravesite!
First verse translated: “He was a punk and lived in the big city It was in Vienna, in Vienna, where he did everything He had debts because he drank, but women all loved him anyway And everybody screamed: "Come and rock me Amadeus!" He was a superstar, he was popular He was exalted, because he had flair He was a virtuoso, he was a rock idol And everybody screamed: "Come and rock me Amadeus!"
The basic explanation of this song is that musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the "rock and roll rebel" of his day in the late 1700's, like he was the first punk rocker ever to exist. He began composing at the age of 5 and was a prolific composer and musician who died at the age of 35. Falco was Austrian and the original version of this song was recorded in German. He had an accent which is why you weren't sure about some of the lyrics.
Thank you for saying what you said. I wanted to say something clever you know wise words to explain why back in the day we were so taken by this song. But WE DID! I'm glad you said what you did. You crossed the "informed" border. Thanks
I remember going on a trip with friends and had a sony cd player where I listened to this song and dozed off towards the end and then the beginning of Van Halen 5150 "Weeellll hello baby" woke me up! Never forget, was so memorable with my friends around on the trip. LOL
This song, along with “Der Kommissar,”was a huge hit. "Rock Me Amadeus" reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts in 1986, making Falco the only artist in history whose principal language was German to score a number-one hit in the United States.
His real name was Johann "Hans" Holzel. This song made him an international star. He had only one other hit in the US, that being "Vienna Calling", which should be your next one. Talented man, who tragically died in 1998 at the age of 40 as a result of a car accident in the Dominican Republic. Thanks for reacting to this. And while you guys are on a German/Austrian kick, I would like to recommend "Der Kommissar" by After the Fire (which was actually a cover of a Falco song), "99 Luftballoons" by Nena, and "That Smiling Face" by Camouflage (live version). Also - Amadeus was the middle name of the legendary composer Wolfgang Mozart, which is who the song is about. I'm sure you can find English translations to the lyrics somewhere. They made a movie about his life in the 80s, and it won multiple Oscars. You should add it to your movie list.
I remember this well in the UK charts but only the German version. I can't remember an English version but l was doing German language exams at the time and did my cover, own lyrics in the head to help with the exam.
We translated this song in German class in High School! Our teacher was an elderly German woman and we all thought she was so flipping COOL because she dedicated like, two class days to this song! We could sing it cold in German by the end! And watching this 78 year old woman rock out in class alongside the cheap boom box! Wow, you brought back such great memories! Thanks guys!
Falco also did "Der Kommissar" which was also released by After The Fire, which you should check out if you haven't. Other Falco tracks worth checking are "Vienna Calling" and "Jeanny". Falco died in 98 in the Dominican Republic after a traffic accident.
There are so many amazing foreign-language pop songs. One of the best ever was the 1991 hit "Désenchantée" (Disenchanted) by French pop singer Mylène Farmer: ua-cam.com/video/lzGmpqN9zZc/v-deo.html One of the catchiest songs ever!
As an Austrian, I have to say it's always nice to see English-speaking people reacting to musicians from my home country. Falco's music is an integral part of Austrian culture and it will never be forgotten. He sang many songs in both German and English and was the only Austrian to reach number 1 on the Billboard with a song in German (Rock me Amadeus). Falco was one of the first German-speaking rappers and is also known as the first white rapper because of his style. Thank you for your great reaction. Greetings from Austria.🤘
Andy, sir, in case you didn't know, I'd like to be the first one to tell you that this song was played quite a bit here in America. I first heard this song when I was about 8 years old and I loved it! I'll never forget that one day, I came home singing this song and my brother was trying to figure out what the heck I was singing 🤣. And I think it's because I was mispronouncing the word "Amadeus" hahaha. Anyhow, I'm very much grateful that these two young people enjoyed this song, because I don't think they were born yet when it came out, and I was afraid they would think they were "too cool" for a song like this lol. Finally, I was very sad when I found out Falco passed away at a young age. May he rest in peace.
Falco (real name Johann Holzel) was from Austria. He scored this international rap hit back in 1985... the song was about classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was also from Austria, who tragically died young in his 30's in the 1700's. Tragically, Falco also died young in an auto accident in 1998.
This song was inspired by the movie "Amadeus" (1984) starring Tom Hulce (Amadeus) & F. Murray Abraham (Salieri), which chronicled the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The movie won 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Amadeus means "love of God".
Only someone that goes on a musical journey like yourselves can understand why we 80's kids usually think music today is boring. If you only sample the 80's you usually just cover the highlights and gems like this are missed. Musicians experimented and tried different genres, mixing genres, music from other countries... it was great!
@@sunnybearbuds i am soooooo proud to have grown up in that decade, all we had was new, different, influential, yet we had the best from all the decades before, we all knew the beach boys, etc...they make fun of our hari, clothes and makeup..we were innocent and there was none of the cruelty within us that exists now...we were different, everyone could be their own, gay, trans who gave a shit NO ONE
The lyrics are a combination of German and English - the first verse translates to something like - "He was a punk and lived in the big city It was in Vienna, in Vienna, where he did everything He had debts because he drank, but women all loved him anyway"
When he passed away, a lot of the biggest and most hardcore rappers gave him a lot of praise. I remember one (was it Chuck D?) said Falco made him want to learn German
In 1984, a hit movie was released titled ‘Amadeus’. The following year, Falco released this song, which was something of a hit of its own accord. He tapped into the Amadeus wave.
This song was huge! It took the country by storm. This sums up why the 80’s were so great. You had this and rock music, metal, pop, etc. all in the top 40 charts and getting airplay on the radio. Another quirky song in this style would be “She Blinded Me With Science” by Thomas Dolby. Amazing song. It was an incredible time to be alive listening to all these cool songs that were all popular, yet from different genres.
It was so popular that a local Kansas City radio station played the American version at the same time every evening for weeks, in addition to numerous times throughout the day. All over campus, you heard students tuning in every night to hear Rock Me Amadeus 😂
Mozart (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) is from Austria, which is located close to Germany, Southeastern Germany, as in Bavaria. Mozart accomplished so much for having passed away at the mere age of 35.
This video was a harder reaction to this song as it is in German--you should look for the Canadian or "Ultimate Canadian/ American version" (on You Tube) that was played a lot on the radio and a banger to dance to at the clubs in the 80's (You would love this in English). It is about Amadeus Mozart and what a superstar he must have been in his time period. The violin part that you are hearing was one of his most popular compositions, "The Magic Flute". So basically Falco turned Mozart's greatest work of art from 1791 into something we could all dance to at the clubs in 1985. Thanks for your fun open minded reaction to this one!
Born in Austria. He tends to mix a bit of English with German in his songs. He's basically singing about Wolfgang Mozart Amadeus. Sadly he passed away in 1998 when his rental car was struck by a bus.
Oh my good golly!!! The expressions on your faces was absolutely priceless!! When Jay asked if he was speaking English I laughed so hard! I love your channel 😂
He is from Austria (thus rapping in German). Amadeus refers to "Mozart" and the song is tied to the movie with that title starring Tom Hulce as Mozart. I recommend reviewing the movie Amadeus on your film review channel. It's a classic film
When Amadeus cleaned up at the Academy Awards, I hadn't seen it yet, so I didn't understand what was the big deal about a dead composer. Then I went to see it with some friends a few weeks later. Blew me away.
It's a small insight into how mad the 80s were musically that a song like this - which very few people understood was able to top both the UK Charts and the Billboard 100 . Your reaction to it was very similar to the reaction at the time - " Haven't a clue what he's saying but God it's catchy " . Now all you have to do is react to NENA's " 99 LUFTBALLONS " and your German journey through the 80s will be well on it's way ( although Falco was Austrian )
There was also a nearly identical English language version which was much more common, at least in the NYC media market. I'm surprised they didn't react to that version. Fun part is its not an exact translation. They stick more with same number of syllables than with exact same meaning.
When this came out in the 80s, hip hop had only very recently moved from being a local urban street cultural phenomenon into the national public awareness, and the fact that this somewhat obscure Austrian pop-rock vocalist came out with this novel hip-hoppy/classical crossover was an interesting musical treat unlike anything that preceded it
Going to middle school in the 80s meant spending hours watching MTV so you could be the one at school the next day saying, "Did you see that?" You didn't want to be the one who missed out. This is one of those that really got everybody talking. We weren't sure what we just saw. But we knew it was awesome!
You have to know the movie to get the song . Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart The greatest classical musical genius ever! definitely have to watch the movie “Amadeus” !!! You will love it !!!
I was hoping someone would recommend the movie since they both seemed unfamiliar with the reference. It's a shame that they've taken music out of the schools.
Translation: Part 1: He was a punk and lived in the big city It was in Vienna, in Vienna, where he did everything He had debts because he drank, but women all loved him anyway And everybody screamed: "Come and rock me Amadeus!" He was a superstar, he was popular He was exalted, because he had flair He was a virtuoso, he was a rock idol And everybody screamed: "Come and rock me Amadeus!" Hook: Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus - oh, oh, oh - Amadeus Come and rock me Amadeus! Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus - oh, oh, oh - Amadeus Part 2: It was around 1780 and it was in Vienna No plastic money any more, the banks were against him Everyone knew where the debts came from He was a ladies' man, women loved his punk He was a superstar, he was popular He was too exalted, and that was his flair He was a virtuoso, he was a rock idol And everybody's still screaming: "Come and rock me Amadeus!" Hook: Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus - oh, oh, oh - Amadeus Come and rock me Amadeus! Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus - oh, oh, oh - Amadeus Come and rock me Amadeus! Come and rock me Amadeus! Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus - oh, oh, oh - Amadeus Oh, can't you rock me Amadeus? Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus - oh, oh, oh - Amadeus Outro: Amadeus, Amadeus! Amadeus, Amadeus
"I don't know what he's saying, but he's putting today's rappers to shame." I love you two. But yes, there's an English language version out there; Find it, totally worth it.
Falco considered the godfather of white rappers. All his stuff his other stuff Der Kommissar really portrays his skills. Falco was from Austria and so was Mozart Amedus. He could have been a huge hit in America but he refused to sell out. RIP Falco
In 1985 "Rock me Amadeus" went to no.1 in the US, the same year "Vienna calling" went to no.18. Even the album "Falco 3"peaked at no.3 in the US and was certified gold. He had several big hits here in europe, especially in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. So sad he died that young (aged 40).
OMG, This song was very popular even in my country Cuba. I guess my entire generation knows about this song very well. 1985 I was 14 years old. I also love Vienna Calling . And the extended versions are totally insane. 🤪
I was a teenager in the 80’s and I love watching you guys react to these songs that I grew up with. This was kind of a weird one, even then, but it was awesome! Keep it up, guys! 🤙
This rocked me when it came out. Also, totally recommend “99 Luftballons”, which had both German and English versions (although the German is the better).
Agreed. I was living and working in Germany when 99 Luftballons came out (Cold war was still a thing and RAF was still active). I knew enough German to get the gist of it, about 60-70%, and the video filled in the rest. Later, when the English version came out, I realized it just didn't feel the same. Since then, I just listen to the German version. The thing that made it popular was that it somewhat echoed the German people's fear of an accidental conflict. What was interesting is that fear was also in the minds of the Americans service members as well. We knew that if war started, the politicians and Generals wouldn't be the ones on the front lines, it would be us.
Yes it is in German! There’s tons of remixes of this song, in both German and English. This was huge in the 80s! Probably not what Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (the classical composer) had in mind! 😜 that’s who this song is about. Both Falco and Mozart are Austrian. Actually Eddie Van Halen named his son Wolfgang after Mozart! Side note: Ambers shirt is sick!! 👌
Actually, one of the points of the movie and this song is that Mozart was THE rock star of his time. Think Elvis or The Rolling Stones. He was the bad boy genius who changed music forever. The movie is great and a must see because it shows that Mozart is definitely NOT boring.
This is the sort of song that could have only happened in the 80s. I kind of dismissed it as a relic of its time, but when it comes on the radio, I find myself singing along. It's just so catchy!
Lyrics in english He was a punk And he lived in the big city It was in Vienna, was Vienna where he did everything He was in debt because he drank But all women loved him And everyone called "Come and rock me Amadeus" He was superstar He was popular He was so exalted Because he had flair He was a virtuoso Was a rock idol And everything called "Come and rock me Amadeus"
Thank you for featuring and listening to this song. I loved watching you both rock out to Falco's incredible song! Mozart wa a freaking genius, as I think you may know. I love your openness to listen to a variety of music. I love, love, love this song! My mother was born and raised in Munich (Muenchen) in the region of Bayern (Bavaria) located in beautiful southern Germany (Deutschland). There are wonderful Christmas markets in Munich and theoughout Germany during the Christmas/winter holiday season. I have beautiful, orecious memories of time shared with my mother and family there, including my Oma (grandmother), aunts, uncles, and cousins. I encourage you to try authentic German beer here and in Deutschland, ss well as delicious meats, cheeses, breads, pastries, and cakes. Apfel Strudel (Apple Strudel) with REAL whipped cream is not to be missed and found in Geman restaurants in our US of A. Different wursts (sausages) such as bratwurst with side dishes of red cabbage and German potato is an excellent meal choice! Keep venturing forth and exploring all that is good in life and keep on showcasing cool songs. I love your upbeat attitude. Thank for brightening my and other viewers'/listeners' days with your radiant positivity! Keep it going! 🩷🌞😄🌈👍🙏
I've always loved this song - one of the best of that mid-80's era. You should listen to some more of his stuff - it's all this early Euro-rap mixed with new wave. "Der Kommissar" and "Vienna Calling" are two of his other hits. He would mostly rap in German (he was Austrian), but blended in a few English words here and there without interrupting the flow. Fun stuff.
Falco is the early years master of rhymes! He sings in german about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. That crazy talented musician back in the 1700s in Wien (Vienna), a punk, a superstar, a virtuous, a man with flair and sass, a rock idol at his time! 🙌 Maybe people can put an english translation of the lyrics.
It really makes me feel happy when I see you guys rock out to stuff that I listened to when I was younger. This song was fire on the dance floor and it didn't matter if that floor was your bedroom or a club. I hear SO many kids today trash older music and never give it a listen but when I was young we listened to everything so it really made my day to see you as we would have said Rock Out!!
Omg you two are such a gorgeous couple! Your reactions and the look on your faces are soo fabulous. I'm grinning and smiling all the time thru your videos. Soo good ❤❤❤❤
Alright Falco! Falco was from Austria and died from a car accident in 1998. He was one of my favorites and left a large number of fantastic songs: Vienna Calling, The Sound of Musik, Der Kommissar, Auf der Flucht (On the Run),
He’s singing a combo of German and English. This song was HUGE! You guys are here for it! 🤩 I am just loving you two rock out to this. Sadly Falco had his demons that beat him in the end.
You might want to watch the movie Amadeus it tells the story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's. The success and troubles of Mozart, as told by Antonio Salieri, the contemporaneous composer who was insanely jealous of Mozart's talent and claimed to have murdered him. It's actually a very fun movie
That was the only movie our school took us to see (grade school). It was so much fun, but I think the nuns were a little uncomfortable in the beginning when he was chasing the girl 😂 Great movie.
@@tjhunger5656 Although Salieri claims to have killed Mozart, I don't recall a scene that depicts that. I took it that Salieri only thinks that he killed Mozart when he actually didn't. Did he not end up an a mental institution?
To date, the single is the only German language song to peak at number one of the Billboard Hot 100, which it did on 29 March 1986, and stayed at the top spot for several weeks.
Falco was n.1 in USA in 1986 with the song "Rock me Amadeus" (in his third album). You can discover Falco with his first album "Einzelhaft" in 1982, "solitary confinement" in English; the first album is a jewel : "der Kommissar", "Auf der Flucht"("run anway"), , "Gans Wien" ("all Vienna"), etc... and many other titles (site Falco compendium for discovering his discography ). Falco is an icon in Austria, his tragic death at the age of 40, after a hectic life made of suffering, where alcohol and cocaine served him as medicine, has marked his fans. His grave in the central cemetery of Vienna, well recognizable is the most visited of this great cemetery. Hallo from France.
@francmary1863, There's another song from Einzelhaft that is good, but with somewhat racy lyrics and that's Siebzehn Jahr. It was very close in theme to "Does Your Mother Know" by ABBA.
I didn't hear this song until I was working on a stage crew in college and a ballroom company performed a dance to it. The man was dressed like Mozart and his wife pulled him up from a piano to dance a sexy tango. There was fog everywhere. I was so confused! My coworkers and I ended up loving it because face it; it's a banger. We listened to it a week or so later in the car and laughed our heads off. Good times!
An absolutely fantastic and emotional Falco song is "Jeanny" - you should check that out. It's in German so you would need to pull up a lyric video with the English translation
'Falco 3' was among the cassettes I had on heavy repeat on my generic Walkman knockoff the Spring and Summer of 1986, and the whole album is still worth a listen. Including - most certainly "Jeanny".
HUGE hit back in the day- we DEFINITELY rocked out to it- we just loved the groove and vibe, and definitely went around singing the chorus-😆 The fantastic 80’s!!💜❤️
Falco was an Austrian Rap/Pop Rock star (who rapped on his recordings in German), whose greatest success in the US took place during the 1980s. He had three hit songs/music videos in the US: "Der Kommisar" (which was covered by the British Rock band, After The Fire, and also by Deborah Harry (of Blondie)), "Vienna Calling", and "Rock Me Amadeus". This song made history on the Billboard Chart for being the biggest foreign language hit in US history until ""Gangnam Style", by Psy, broke his sales record. Falco continued to have chart success in Europe in the 1990s. Falco was killed in an SUV accident in 1998, when his vehicle collided with a bus in the Dominican Republic, where he was recording a new album at the time. Falco was 40 years old.
Being born in the 70's and growing up in the 80's and LOVE all the music from that decade, but this has to be one of my top favorites during that time!! As many have mentioned, Falco was Austrian and this was sang/rapped in German, so yes, the difficulty in understanding. That, Der Kommisar and 99 Luftballoons were all done in German and had/have awesome beats! And yes, this will also age me, but I remember roller skating to this song and many other great songs "BACK IN THE DAY" as well! Amadeus, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart!! That's another movie to check out for the Movie Reaction channel!!! P.S. Have family around OKC (aunt--mom's sister--and uncle and one of their kids in MWC and their youngest is in Edmond! Uncle is retired AF and Tinker was his last place he was stationed, and they stayed there after he retired. They're originally from Eastern Montana! Love me some OU!!! BOOMER!!!)
The movie Amadeus (as others said, about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) came out in 1984. It was so popular that people immediately knew this song (released one year later) was about Mozart. Good explanations re: what the song is about are in this thread. This song was a MONSTER hit in the 80s and all over the radio constantly. --- from an old person who lived thru it hahaha
This song was out everywhere when it came out, it was so popular. But the looks on your faces lol was priceless. It's in German & some English lol. 😂 Amadeus Or Mozart as people know him lol, he was a classical composer..😎👌
Song is about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart who composed his 1st musical piece at age 5. He was Austrian like Falco. #1 song in the US. check out his 'Marriage of Figaro' and many other pieces. Only 35 when he died... A pure musical genius! The movie Amadeus is awesome and won Oscars and there is of course the song...
Yeah, this was a dance hit back in the day. Always loved it. Your next funky 80's song should be Blondie "Rapture". Also add Sly Fox "Let's go all the way" to your list
That was a very fun reaction! 😄. Now you should check out “Der Kommissar” by After the Fire. Falco did it first, but ATF’s is the one we all know and love - and the one in English… lol
I’m so confused right now. I had the 45 of Amadeus with Der Kommissar as the B-side. Somehow that’s the only version I know 🤷🏻♂️. I’ll have to check out the other one. By the way, I always thought Der Kommissar was the superior song, though I loved both.
@@flatpicker74 in the US After the Fires version was released a few years before Falco’s Amadeus, I want to say Der Kommissar was from around 83 and Amadeus was around 86
Love ATF’s version of Der Kommissar. Such a shame it was the band’s swan song. They’d actually already split up by the time it climbed up the charts and became a huge international hit. After The Fire’s Lazer Love is a great listen and I’d love to hear Jay and Amber’s reaction to the lyrics of their tune “Who’s going to love you (when you’re old and fat and ugly)”!
@@hustledude I had to do a google search to make sure I wasn't crazy. And I did indeed remember correctly. The 45 with Der Kommissar and Amadeus came out in Canada in '85.
I was 9 years old and I just ran to the record shop to buy my first ever single when I heard this the first time. It still sounds amazing. What a treat to see you guys react to this one. I felt what you felt, what a great tune.
We didn't know what he was saying, either, but we rocked out to it, just like you. lol He's rapping in German, btw. Others have suggested Der Kommissar, and I'll add my vote; be sure to look for the original German one. Vienna Calling is another good one. Falco was Austrian, and was such a unique man. Very sad that he died just as he was working on his come back. Oh, another quirky but fun song (at least to me): 99 Luftballoons. Yes, the original is in German. 😉
You’re taking me back! I loved this song in the 80’s!! Still do!! THANKS SO MUCH! When I was young, I thought they were singing, “Hot potatoes….hot potatoes….hot potatoes….hot potatoes….hot potatoes……..Oh oh oh Hot potatoes” 🤣😂 I was born in ‘74 btw.
I was 9-10 when this came out, it was tied to the movie, Amadeus. A film about the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, child prodigy who wrote musical score, operas at the age of 5. He was incredible. The movie is intriguing, it show the life of Mozart, from the prospective of a rival of his. And how he caused Mozart's death, as a death bed confession. It's a really good movie. Mozart was a German composer, so for the song and video they got a German musician named Falco to do a tie in song. In the 80's it was a way of indirect promotion, which caught on, and is still done to this day. companies just don't hire artists to create original work anymore, it's cheaper to acquire established music for films.
*inspired by the movie. “Tied” to the movie implies it was somehow featured in the movie was on the soundtrack album. Rock Me Amadeus was released in ‘85 while the movie was released in ‘84. Almost a full year before Falco’s album was released. (I just looked at the dates of both, on wiki.) I was 10 when the movie was released, and 11 when the song was released. Until I saw the movie in class about 3 years later, I was sure the song must have been featured in the movie, somewhere. I was a little crushed that it wasn’t. lol
This song was a Number One Hit in the USA! Other song's from Falco are "Jeanny" (Scandal Hit Song from 1986), "Vienna Calling" or from 1998 "Out of the dark". Falco came from Austria. He died in 1998 by a car accident. RIP Falco. You are really one of the greatest stars. 80's ❤ forever
YES!!! There was even an extended club version of this that got airplay in NYC; a jam! My favorite Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart song is Piano Concerto No. 1 🔥🔥🔥
For anyone who has been watching Jay and Amber awhile like I have been. When they first started they were reserved especially Amber now they are dancing in their seats. They are truly experiencing what music can do.
This was my all-time favorite song when I was a kid. I didn’t care that I didn’t understand the words. It just sounded good. For another great non-English song, listen to Nena - 99 Luft Balloons. Listen to the foreign version. It sounds better than the English version to me.
This song is sung partly in German and partly in English, mixed together. His German is with a fairly heavy Vienna "accent" and even when you speak both languages the staccato style of his singing here can make it a bit challenging for a non-native German speaker especially on the first go-round! It was a HUUUGE hit! I was living in Germany at the height of Falco's music. Please check out his other stuff. Quite the number of hits n most a bit quirky as you like it! 👍😍👌
This is an absolute 80’s Masterpiece. Falco had class and style. Amadeus was a famous composer from centuries ago. Sadly Falco passed a few years ago and this song has had a nice resurgence in movies and commercials. Great choice
There were so many different edits of this song depending on which market you were in. I remember the music video on MTV being totally different than what we got on the radio, it had English spoken words about Amadeus’s life, it’s referred to as the “Canadian version” (even though I was in the US). That’s the version I love most.
he is pretty much rapping in german about Wolfgang Amadeus. A famous classical composer born in Salzburg, Austria. This is the only song to reach #1 on the american billboard charts. here is the translation of some of the verses: He was a punk And he lived in the big city It was in Vienna, was Vienna where he did everything He was in debt because he drank But all women loved him And everyone called "Come and rock me Amadeus" He was superstar He was popular He was so exalted Because he had flair He was a virtuoso Was a rock idol And everything called "Come and rock me Amadeus" hey It was around 1780 And it was in Vienna No more plastic money The banks against him Where did the debt come from? Was probably known to everyone He was a man of women Women loved his punk I personally dislike this song but that's just me Falco (real name Johann "Hans" Hölzel) was born in vienna, austria. He sadly died in 1998 from injuries sustained in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. At the time of his death he was planning a comeback. His life was riddled with alcohol and drugs. he had other hits including Vienna Calling
I was hooked straight away when i heard this song first when i was my younger days. And then jeanny....falco you are legend...sadly he is no longer with us but his music lives on....❤❤❤❤
tge language was German. Motzart was from Austria but he composed his music in Germany. He was as brilliant as they come musically. It was told that one day while being questioned by royal critics about this composing, he took out three separate sheets of paper and began to write one note in each sheet at a time back and forth and when finished, had written a Piano concherto, a Orchestral piece and an opera at the same time. His music was completed in his head complete before a single note hit the paper and so when written, were complete works without marks of correction or erasure. My favorite Composer.
Guys, the REMIX to this song was fire. The song was created for the soundtrack to the awesome movie 'Amadeus' (a true story about 18th century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart). Anyway, the remix of this song was typically used in Hip Hop mix-ups etc. Here's the link to the remix: ua-cam.com/video/C_joXLJJlwc/v-deo.html
I came back every so often to watch this again and not just because I like the song but your progression from WTH am I listening to then FALCO starts to grow on you to THIS IS JAMMING!!!😂❤
The song is sung in German, and talks about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), who was a musical genius and if alive today, would probably be a rock star. He was an outrageous talent for his time, and pushed musical boundaries, as well as living a rather edgy life of excess, and lack of care for the future.
Hey, I saw the movie too. Not lately of course, but I remember when it was a big hit.
He was a super genius, he was to music what Magnus Carlsen is to chess today.
Beethoven was better
@@LadyAragorn1 Debatable.
@@LadyAragorn1 Agree, but Beethoven said he himself had to work for it. Mozart just had "IT."
I once ask a German friend who is huge into all kind of music which genre Falco would be. He just looked into my eyes and said: "He's just Falco."
Falco was literally the first german speaking Rapper. He was way ahead of his time. Not only in Austria but in Europe also.
Ja Voll!!
He was superb ... my first album was falco 3
@@stevenbrown8857 I still have it. As well as Emotional. I was a German student in High school... I was able to translate the song "Jeanny" it haunted me to this day.
I would have loved to have heard Falco do something funky, and I wonder what he have reached out to some big names like Prince or maybe Philip Bailey of Earth Wind & Fire to help him
RIP Falco! He is interred at the Vienna Central Cemetery along with Beethoven, Schubert and Mozart. Despite those music greats, his is the most visited gravesite!
That's awesome! RIP. I'll like to visit one day
@@jackofclover7794 correct.
Buried near his idol. How touching.
It’s a spectacular memorial
I have visited his grave. RIP Falco
First verse translated:
“He was a punk and lived in the big city
It was in Vienna, in Vienna, where he did everything
He had debts because he drank, but women all loved him anyway
And everybody screamed: "Come and rock me Amadeus!"
He was a superstar, he was popular
He was exalted, because he had flair
He was a virtuoso, he was a rock idol
And everybody screamed: "Come and rock me Amadeus!"
Thanks for the translation.😺
Thank you for that. Through all these years, I never looked up what it meant.
nice translation. The song flows best in its original language, but your translation is really good
Thank you! 🥰
Thank you so much for the translation
The basic explanation of this song is that musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the "rock and roll rebel" of his day in the late 1700's, like he was the first punk rocker ever to exist. He began composing at the age of 5 and was a prolific composer and musician who died at the age of 35. Falco was Austrian and the original version of this song was recorded in German. He had an accent which is why you weren't sure about some of the lyrics.
This is the German version of the song except for "Rock Me Amadeus". He's rapping in German.
It's not an accent it's German. I think the only English is "no plastic money" and the song title.
Thank you for saying what you said. I wanted to say something clever you know wise words to explain why back in the day we were so taken by this song. But WE DID! I'm glad you said what you did. You crossed the "informed" border. Thanks
@@geoffewertz8129 The hosts of this channel.are teachers!
The world's first remix
I was a teenager when this song came out and you have no idea how insanely popular and groundbreaking this song was. I mean it was everywhere.
Me too,I was 15🎉
I remember going on a trip with friends and had a sony cd player where I listened to this song and dozed off towards the end and then the beginning of Van Halen 5150 "Weeellll hello baby" woke me up! Never forget, was so memorable with my friends around on the trip. LOL
@@rachelmacaskill5806yeah,it stole shows up in malls and movies
This song, along with “Der Kommissar,”was a huge hit. "Rock Me Amadeus" reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts in 1986, making Falco the only artist in history whose principal language was German to score a number-one hit in the United States.
I can’t believe Nena only went to #2!! 😩
I love Der Kommissar. I like their german version better the English cover.
I think they'd like Der Kommissar. I know I do.
He's Austrian, German
He was Austrian not German
His real name was Johann "Hans" Holzel. This song made him an international star. He had only one other hit in the US, that being "Vienna Calling", which should be your next one. Talented man, who tragically died in 1998 at the age of 40 as a result of a car accident in the Dominican Republic. Thanks for reacting to this. And while you guys are on a German/Austrian kick, I would like to recommend "Der Kommissar" by After the Fire (which was actually a cover of a Falco song), "99 Luftballoons" by Nena, and "That Smiling Face" by Camouflage (live version). Also - Amadeus was the middle name of the legendary composer Wolfgang Mozart, which is who the song is about. I'm sure you can find English translations to the lyrics somewhere. They made a movie about his life in the 80s, and it won multiple Oscars. You should add it to your movie list.
Loved the movie-Tom Hulce was awesome!!
Falco’s version of Der Kommissar was better.
Forgot Peter Schilling too. He has plenty of hits too.
I remember this well in the UK charts but only the German version. I can't remember an English version but l was doing German language exams at the time and did my cover, own lyrics in the head to help with the exam.
There's another song from him that l add to his great hits, and they should react to it : Jeannie.
We translated this song in German class in High School! Our teacher was an elderly German woman and we all thought she was so flipping COOL because she dedicated like, two class days to this song! We could sing it cold in German by the end! And watching this 78 year old woman rock out in class alongside the cheap boom box! Wow, you brought back such great memories! Thanks guys!
Alle Schoen!! UA-cam don't know how to do umlauts!!😝
@laurakerschenbaum4079 my German teacher had us translate Falco and Nena. It was a blast!
@@sjduges67 the one song, "Jeanny" when you translate the part of the "News Flash"... It will send you chills.
@@williammitchell4417 To undersstand the Song "Jeanny" fully. you need to listen to the second part called "Home Coming".
Wow, I am envious of the memories you made in that class!
Falco also did "Der Kommissar" which was also released by After The Fire, which you should check out if you haven't. Other Falco tracks worth checking are "Vienna Calling" and "Jeanny". Falco died in 98 in the Dominican Republic after a traffic accident.
There are so many amazing foreign-language pop songs. One of the best ever was the 1991 hit "Désenchantée" (Disenchanted) by French pop singer Mylène Farmer: ua-cam.com/video/lzGmpqN9zZc/v-deo.html One of the catchiest songs ever!
That's absolutely my favorite song of the 80s and the video is the best
I never knew he was the guy on Der Kommissar! Now that you’ve said it, I recognize his voice.
Falco was Austrian, this was his first cut, look up the English version.
@@louvuttion Great anti-commie song.
Y'all made me crying laughing on this one! That's exactly how we reacted when it came out. But we danced our asses off in the club when this came on!
😂
It wasn't , just, all up in the club... this song was EVERYWHERE! Come on and rock me AMADEUS !
yes, but we had just seen the movie Amadeus, they probably haven't, being almost 40 years removed from that time
Air flute and violin
The American edit of this song was the groove
As an Austrian, I have to say it's always nice to see English-speaking people reacting to musicians from my home country. Falco's music is an integral part of Austrian culture and it will never be forgotten. He sang many songs in both German and English and was the only Austrian to reach number 1 on the Billboard with a song in German (Rock me Amadeus). Falco was one of the first German-speaking rappers and is also known as the first white rapper because of his style. Thank you for your great reaction. Greetings from Austria.🤘
Andy, sir, in case you didn't know, I'd like to be the first one to tell you that this song was played quite a bit here in America. I first heard this song when I was about 8 years old and I loved it! I'll never forget that one day, I came home singing this song and my brother was trying to figure out what the heck I was singing 🤣. And I think it's because I was mispronouncing the word "Amadeus" hahaha. Anyhow, I'm very much grateful that these two young people enjoyed this song, because I don't think they were born yet when it came out, and I was afraid they would think they were "too cool" for a song like this lol. Finally, I was very sad when I found out Falco passed away at a young age. May he rest in peace.
Să nu uităm de Nena
@@mariusmarius5964Nena..... Think how bad ass Luftwaffe would sound if Luft ment red and not flying.
❤
Falco (real name Johann Holzel) was from Austria. He scored this international rap hit back in 1985... the song was about classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was also from Austria, who tragically died young in his 30's in the 1700's.
Tragically, Falco also died young in an auto accident in 1998.
He also had substance issues. He died in the Dominican Republic in the 90's.
in the Dominican i belive
@@ronodowd5724 I think his car collided with either a car or bus. Either way, very sad.
I didn't know that about Falco, that's really sad. It was a brilliant song, so anarchic and crazy. Great film, too!
@@PanarchyInTheUK His actual name was Hans Hölzer and he had a Bipolar Disorder
This song was inspired by the movie "Amadeus" (1984) starring Tom Hulce (Amadeus) & F. Murray Abraham (Salieri), which chronicled the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
The movie won 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Amadeus means "love of God".
Great movie. Well worth seeing.
That was a great movie! And this song always crowded the dance floor!
WATCH THIS MOVIE!!
Excellent movie, one of my favorites
One of my favorite movies you need to watch it ,it's called Amadeus. Much love to you and your family 💕Brandi Modrak 💕❤ love this song. 😀
Only someone that goes on a musical journey like yourselves can understand why we 80's kids usually think music today is boring. If you only sample the 80's you usually just cover the highlights and gems like this are missed. Musicians experimented and tried different genres, mixing genres, music from other countries... it was great!
Yeah, there's a tad less creativity today...good stuff, but it tends to sound the same.
@@sunnybearbuds i am soooooo proud to have grown up in that decade, all we had was new, different, influential, yet we had the best from all the decades before, we all knew the beach boys, etc...they make fun of our hari, clothes and makeup..we were innocent and there was none of the cruelty within us that exists now...we were different, everyone could be their own, gay, trans who gave a shit NO ONE
@@Rob-ou1py You are absolutely right. I couldn't have said it better, my friend!👍
If you want genre mixing don't look stateside. Try Japan.
The lyrics are a combination of German and English - the first verse translates to something like -
"He was a punk and lived in the big city
It was in Vienna, in Vienna, where he did everything
He had debts because he drank, but women all loved him anyway"
When he passed away, a lot of the biggest and most hardcore rappers gave him a lot of praise. I remember one (was it Chuck D?) said Falco made him want to learn German
This song was played a lot during the Hip Hop radio shows in NYC.
In 1984, a hit movie was released titled ‘Amadeus’. The following year, Falco released this song, which was something of a hit of its own accord. He tapped into the Amadeus wave.
This song was huge! It took the country by storm. This sums up why the 80’s were so great. You had this and rock music, metal, pop, etc. all in the top 40 charts and getting airplay on the radio. Another quirky song in this style would be “She Blinded Me With Science” by Thomas Dolby. Amazing song. It was an incredible time to be alive listening to all these cool songs that were all popular, yet from different genres.
“She Blinded Me With Science” by Thomas Dolby ... thats a good one!
@@BobbyCYeahbeat me to it!! Also, The Safety Dance.
Sammy Davis Sammy Davis
Rock me Sammy Davis! 🤣
Which country?
This song was so popular back in the day!!! Love the beat!!
It was so popular that a local Kansas City radio station played the American version at the same time every evening for weeks, in addition to numerous times throughout the day. All over campus, you heard students tuning in every night to hear Rock Me Amadeus 😂
I loved this song and the movie about Wolfgang Amadeus Motzart
Mozart (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) is from Austria, which is located close to Germany, Southeastern Germany, as in Bavaria. Mozart accomplished so much for having passed away at the mere age of 35.
This song was extremely popular in the dance clubs back in the 80's. It was playing at every club. Back in my younger days. Glad you guys liked it.
They would be in for a shock if they played his “Naked” music video for sure.
The 8 min remix of this song was a killer in the clubs. Definitely a must listen
I agree it was so cool!
it’s 2023 and here i am still missing Falco. so great. ❤
Du bist nicht allein.
This video was a harder reaction to this song as it is in German--you should look for the Canadian or "Ultimate Canadian/ American version" (on You Tube) that was played a lot on the radio and a banger to dance to at the clubs in the 80's (You would love this in English). It is about Amadeus Mozart and what a superstar he must have been in his time period. The violin part that you are hearing was one of his most popular compositions, "The Magic Flute". So basically Falco turned Mozart's greatest work of art from 1791 into something we could all dance to at the clubs in 1985. Thanks for your fun open minded reaction to this one!
Yes! Remember the chorus “Baby, Baby, Do it to me Rock Me”! 🔥🔥🔥
Yes the English version is what we knew. Its a must!
This version is the original, and by far the best.
German = better
Born in Austria. He tends to mix a bit of English with German in his songs. He's basically singing about Wolfgang Mozart Amadeus. Sadly he passed away in 1998 when his rental car was struck by a bus.
Oh my good golly!!! The expressions on your faces was absolutely priceless!! When Jay asked if he was speaking English I laughed so hard! I love your channel 😂
He is from Austria (thus rapping in German). Amadeus refers to "Mozart" and the song is tied to the movie with that title starring Tom Hulce as Mozart. I recommend reviewing the movie Amadeus on your film review channel. It's a classic film
When Amadeus cleaned up at the Academy Awards, I hadn't seen it yet, so I didn't understand what was the big deal about a dead composer. Then I went to see it with some friends a few weeks later. Blew me away.
One of the greatest movies ever made.
It's my favorite film! (Not the director's cut though...it messes it up.)
Österreicher haben keine eigene sprache die sprechen alle eine art deutsch... nur zur info
@@michaelstahl1108 Danke! I've always heard it was different in Austria.
It's a small insight into how mad the 80s were musically that a song like this - which very few people understood was able to top both the UK Charts and the Billboard 100 . Your reaction to it was very similar to the reaction at the time - " Haven't a clue what he's saying but God it's catchy " . Now all you have to do is react to NENA's " 99 LUFTBALLONS " and your German journey through the 80s will be well on it's way ( although Falco was Austrian )
There was also a nearly identical English language version which was much more common, at least in the NYC media market. I'm surprised they didn't react to that version. Fun part is its not an exact translation. They stick more with same number of syllables than with exact same meaning.
And jet boy jet girl was another foreign language song that was huge
Or, to use its actual name, Ca Plane pour moi by Plastic Bertrand :)
@@martinmckowen1588 Remember it ( and him ) well lol
Did you forget 'Der Kommisar'. Need it to complete the trio of songs.
When this came out in the 80s, hip hop had only very recently moved from being a local urban street cultural phenomenon into the national public awareness, and the fact that this somewhat obscure Austrian pop-rock vocalist came out with this novel hip-hoppy/classical crossover was an interesting musical treat unlike anything that preceded it
Going to middle school in the 80s meant spending hours watching MTV so you could be the one at school the next day saying, "Did you see that?" You didn't want to be the one who missed out. This is one of those that really got everybody talking. We weren't sure what we just saw. But we knew it was awesome!
I remember !!!!!!
You have to know the movie to get the song .
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart The greatest classical musical genius ever!
definitely have to watch the movie “Amadeus” !!! You will love it !!!
Yep. One of the Best films ever made. Definitely worthy of 'Amadeus' himself.
I was hoping someone would recommend the movie since they both seemed unfamiliar with the reference. It's a shame that they've taken music out of the schools.
Translation:
Part 1:
He was a punk and lived in the big city
It was in Vienna, in Vienna, where he did everything
He had debts because he drank, but women all loved him anyway
And everybody screamed: "Come and rock me Amadeus!"
He was a superstar, he was popular
He was exalted, because he had flair
He was a virtuoso, he was a rock idol
And everybody screamed: "Come and rock me Amadeus!"
Hook:
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus - oh, oh, oh - Amadeus
Come and rock me Amadeus!
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus - oh, oh, oh - Amadeus
Part 2:
It was around 1780 and it was in Vienna
No plastic money any more, the banks were against him
Everyone knew where the debts came from
He was a ladies' man, women loved his punk
He was a superstar, he was popular
He was too exalted, and that was his flair
He was a virtuoso, he was a rock idol
And everybody's still screaming: "Come and rock me Amadeus!"
Hook:
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus - oh, oh, oh - Amadeus
Come and rock me Amadeus!
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus - oh, oh, oh - Amadeus
Come and rock me Amadeus!
Come and rock me Amadeus!
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus - oh, oh, oh - Amadeus
Oh, can't you rock me Amadeus?
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus - oh, oh, oh - Amadeus
Outro:
Amadeus, Amadeus!
Amadeus, Amadeus
"I don't know what he's saying, but he's putting today's rappers to shame."
I love you two.
But yes, there's an English language version out there; Find it, totally worth it.
NO esta avergonzando a nadie capo.
Falco considered the godfather of white rappers. All his stuff his other stuff Der Kommissar really portrays his skills.
Falco was from Austria and so was Mozart Amedus. He could have been a huge hit in America but he refused to sell out. RIP Falco
In 1985 "Rock me Amadeus" went to no.1 in the US, the same year "Vienna calling" went to no.18. Even the album "Falco 3"peaked at no.3 in the US and was certified gold. He had several big hits here in europe, especially in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. So sad he died that young (aged 40).
#1 March 22, 1986 ;-) but 36 years later who's really counting :-)
@@jeffreymosher6334 you´re right. 1986 in the US, in Germany 1985.
Vienna calling is my favorite.
Oh, didn't know he died so young. Sad.
OMG, This song was very popular even in my country Cuba. I guess my entire generation knows about this song very well. 1985 I was 14 years old. I also love Vienna Calling .
And the extended versions are totally insane. 🤪
I was a teenager in the 80’s and I love watching you guys react to these songs that I grew up with. This was kind of a weird one, even then, but it was awesome! Keep it up, guys! 🤙
I still have Falco's albums this is a remix.
This rocked me when it came out.
Also, totally recommend “99 Luftballons”, which had both German and English versions (although the German is the better).
I don't even like the English version personally. Glad my local station almost exclusively plays the og 99 Luftballons
Agreed. I was living and working in Germany when 99 Luftballons came out (Cold war was still a thing and RAF was still active). I knew enough German to get the gist of it, about 60-70%, and the video filled in the rest. Later, when the English version came out, I realized it just didn't feel the same. Since then, I just listen to the German version.
The thing that made it popular was that it somewhat echoed the German people's fear of an accidental conflict. What was interesting is that fear was also in the minds of the Americans service members as well. We knew that if war started, the politicians and Generals wouldn't be the ones on the front lines, it would be us.
The German is better!? That's an understatement.
The English version was awful. Lost so much of its impact.
@@almostyummymummy we translated it from German class as a class project!
She also did a french version.
Yes it is in German! There’s tons of remixes of this song, in both German and English. This was huge in the 80s! Probably not what Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (the classical composer) had in mind! 😜 that’s who this song is about. Both Falco and Mozart are Austrian. Actually Eddie Van Halen named his son Wolfgang after Mozart!
Side note: Ambers shirt is sick!! 👌
Huge dance song!
For me this song and Yazoos the situation never gets old
Actually, one of the points of the movie and this song is that Mozart was THE rock star of his time. Think Elvis or The Rolling Stones. He was the bad boy genius who changed music forever. The movie is great and a must see because it shows that Mozart is definitely NOT boring.
There was also a great parody of this released called "Rock me, Jerry Lewis" by Tri 5. Featuring Mike and Bud (aka MIke Elliot and Bud Latour).
Mozart rocks 😎🎶👍
Falco was from Austria and he sung german. His Song - Der Kommissar - was known in the states, too.
This is the sort of song that could have only happened in the 80s. I kind of dismissed it as a relic of its time, but when it comes on the radio, I find myself singing along. It's just so catchy!
Lyrics in english He was a punk
And he lived in the big city
It was in Vienna, was Vienna
where he did everything
He was in debt because he drank
But all women loved him
And everyone called
"Come and rock me Amadeus"
He was superstar
He was popular
He was so exalted
Because he had flair
He was a virtuoso
Was a rock idol
And everything called
"Come and rock me Amadeus"
Thank you for featuring and listening to this song. I loved watching you both rock out to Falco's incredible song! Mozart wa a freaking genius, as I think you may know. I love your openness to listen to a variety of music. I love, love, love this song! My mother was born and raised in Munich (Muenchen) in the region of Bayern (Bavaria) located in beautiful southern Germany (Deutschland). There are wonderful Christmas markets in Munich and theoughout Germany during the Christmas/winter holiday season. I have beautiful, orecious memories of time shared with my mother and family there, including my Oma (grandmother), aunts, uncles, and cousins. I encourage you to try authentic German beer here and in Deutschland, ss well as delicious meats, cheeses, breads, pastries, and cakes. Apfel Strudel (Apple Strudel) with REAL whipped cream is not to be missed and found in Geman restaurants in our US of A. Different wursts (sausages) such as bratwurst with side dishes of red cabbage and German potato is an excellent meal choice! Keep venturing forth and exploring all that is good in life and keep on showcasing cool songs. I love your upbeat attitude. Thank for brightening my and other viewers'/listeners' days with your radiant positivity! Keep it going! 🩷🌞😄🌈👍🙏
I've always loved this song - one of the best of that mid-80's era. You should listen to some more of his stuff - it's all this early Euro-rap mixed with new wave. "Der Kommissar" and "Vienna Calling" are two of his other hits. He would mostly rap in German (he was Austrian), but blended in a few English words here and there without interrupting the flow. Fun stuff.
Der Kommissar is my jam.
I loved Vienna Calling and Jeanny, as well.
No, not all is rap, Emotianial, Jeanny, Out of the dark....!
Falco is the early years master of rhymes! He sings in german about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. That crazy talented musician back in the 1700s in Wien (Vienna), a punk, a superstar, a virtuous, a man with flair and sass, a rock idol at his time! 🙌
Maybe people can put an english translation of the lyrics.
Definitely not "virtuous". Definitely a virtuoso.
@@stephanieellis5399 excellent clarification
What a tune….long live the 80’s music ❤️
The song GROWS as it goes along, just as classical music does 😊
It really makes me feel happy when I see you guys rock out to stuff that I listened to when I was younger. This song was fire on the dance floor and it didn't matter if that floor was your bedroom or a club. I hear SO many kids today trash older music and never give it a listen but when I was young we listened to everything so it really made my day to see you as we would have said Rock Out!!
Omg you two are such a gorgeous couple! Your reactions and the look on your faces are soo fabulous. I'm grinning and smiling all the time thru your videos. Soo good ❤❤❤❤
Alright Falco! Falco was from Austria and died from a car accident in 1998. He was one of my favorites and left a large number of fantastic songs: Vienna Calling, The Sound of Musik, Der Kommissar, Auf der Flucht (On the Run),
He’s singing a combo of German and English. This song was HUGE! You guys are here for it! 🤩
I am just loving you two rock out to this. Sadly Falco had his demons that beat him in the end.
I don't know what you mean about "his demons...beat him in the end. " Falco died in a car accident in 1991.
@@beckeb00 that's kinda true! although he tragically died in 1998
@@sharleenentner2359 I stand corrected. Why did I even put 1991?
Damn I lived through this and it's joy rediscovering music with you two way cool
The extended version is epic. Can you imagine dancing to this in the clubs??
SOOOOOO 80s!!! I do not love this song, but there is no way i could have gotten out of the 80s without knowing it bc it was EVERYWHERE.
That key change hit so hard for you guys 😂 (I love 80s pop and new wave, and I have always loved this song!)
You might want to watch the movie Amadeus it tells the story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's. The success and troubles of Mozart, as told by Antonio Salieri, the contemporaneous composer who was insanely jealous of Mozart's talent and claimed to have murdered him. It's actually a very fun movie
That was the only movie our school took us to see (grade school). It was so much fun, but I think the nuns were a little uncomfortable in the beginning when he was chasing the girl 😂 Great movie.
Also important to know that the movie makes Salieri out to be much more of a bad guy than he was.
I think the movie use that plot line as a metaphor. The writers and directors must have known it was proven that salieri didn't poison Mozart
@@tjhunger5656 Although Salieri claims to have killed Mozart, I don't recall a scene that depicts that. I took it that Salieri only thinks that he killed Mozart when he actually didn't. Did he not end up an a mental institution?
@@gregorymoore2877 I'm not sure it's been awhile since I seen the movie any remembrance at this point might be just an Mandela effect for all I know
To date, the single is the only German language song to peak at number one of the Billboard Hot 100, which it did on 29 March 1986, and stayed at the top spot for several weeks.
one of my favorite songs growing up in the 80s... this song went to number one in the U.S. in March 1986
Woo hoo this was the party song!!! Everyone loved it....ohh the fun we had!!!!!
This was really big back in the 80s as the heavy synth pop/rock style was coming in. Similar to Thomas Dolby and Adam Ant.
Falco was n.1 in USA in 1986 with the song "Rock me Amadeus" (in his third album). You can discover Falco with his first album "Einzelhaft" in 1982, "solitary confinement" in English; the first album is a jewel : "der Kommissar", "Auf der Flucht"("run anway"), , "Gans Wien" ("all Vienna"), etc... and many other titles (site Falco compendium for discovering his discography ). Falco is an icon in Austria, his tragic death at the age of 40, after a hectic life made of suffering, where alcohol and cocaine served him as medicine, has marked his fans. His grave in the central cemetery of Vienna, well recognizable is the most visited of this great cemetery. Hallo from France.
@francmary1863, There's another song from Einzelhaft that is good, but with somewhat racy lyrics and that's Siebzehn Jahr. It was very close in theme to "Does Your Mother Know" by ABBA.
You know a song is good when it's not English but becomes famous in America.
I haven't heard this in forever! I loved your reaction! So funny! Lol
I didn't hear this song until I was working on a stage crew in college and a ballroom company performed a dance to it. The man was dressed like Mozart and his wife pulled him up from a piano to dance a sexy tango. There was fog everywhere. I was so confused! My coworkers and I ended up loving it because face it; it's a banger. We listened to it a week or so later in the car and laughed our heads off. Good times!
An absolutely fantastic and emotional Falco song is "Jeanny" - you should check that out. It's in German so you would need to pull up a lyric video with the English translation
'Falco 3' was among the cassettes I had on heavy repeat on my generic Walkman knockoff the Spring and Summer of 1986, and the whole album is still worth a listen. Including - most certainly "Jeanny".
Yes please!
Do you even know what "Jeanny" is about?
Lol I needed the laugh I got from your initial reaction. Your reaction to this one 🤣 thank you!!!!
HUGE hit back in the day- we DEFINITELY rocked out to it- we just loved the groove and vibe, and definitely went around singing the chorus-😆 The fantastic 80’s!!💜❤️
Falco was an Austrian Rap/Pop Rock star (who rapped on his recordings in German), whose greatest success in the US took place during the 1980s. He had three hit songs/music videos in the US: "Der Kommisar" (which was covered by the British Rock band, After The Fire, and also by Deborah Harry (of Blondie)), "Vienna Calling", and "Rock Me Amadeus". This song made history on the Billboard Chart for being the biggest foreign language hit in US history until ""Gangnam Style", by Psy, broke his sales record. Falco continued to have chart success in Europe in the 1990s. Falco was killed in an SUV accident in 1998, when his vehicle collided with a bus in the Dominican Republic, where he was recording a new album at the time. Falco was 40 years old.
Yet another reason why 80s music was so unique. Songs like this just bring the whole decade flashing back to me instantly.
Hey you two, I LOVE your reaction!!! I'm a big Falco fan and had a lot of fun with your video! Thanks!
Being born in the 70's and growing up in the 80's and LOVE all the music from that decade, but this has to be one of my top favorites during that time!! As many have mentioned, Falco was Austrian and this was sang/rapped in German, so yes, the difficulty in understanding. That, Der Kommisar and 99 Luftballoons were all done in German and had/have awesome beats! And yes, this will also age me, but I remember roller skating to this song and many other great songs "BACK IN THE DAY" as well!
Amadeus, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart!! That's another movie to check out for the Movie Reaction channel!!!
P.S. Have family around OKC (aunt--mom's sister--and uncle and one of their kids in MWC and their youngest is in Edmond! Uncle is retired AF and Tinker was his last place he was stationed, and they stayed there after he retired. They're originally from Eastern Montana! Love me some OU!!! BOOMER!!!)
The movie Amadeus (as others said, about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) came out in 1984. It was so popular that people immediately knew this song (released one year later) was about Mozart. Good explanations re: what the song is about are in this thread. This song was a MONSTER hit in the 80s and all over the radio constantly. --- from an old person who lived thru it hahaha
I've always felt the same I just love this song, it's just so catchy and you have to move!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
This song was out everywhere when it came out, it was so popular. But the looks on your faces lol was priceless. It's in German & some English lol. 😂 Amadeus Or Mozart as people know him lol, he was a classical composer..😎👌
Song is about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart who composed his 1st musical piece at age 5. He was Austrian like Falco. #1 song in the US. check out his 'Marriage of Figaro' and many other pieces. Only 35 when he died... A pure musical genius! The movie Amadeus is awesome and won Oscars and there is of course the song...
I was in my 20's, working and partying in Manhattan in the 80's. When this song came on in the clubs.....OMG!
Great memory.
Yeah, this was a dance hit back in the day. Always loved it. Your next funky 80's song should be Blondie "Rapture". Also add Sly Fox "Let's go all the way" to your list
BLONDIE- RAPTURE!!! I have requested this a few times. I think they will love it! 👍😃❣️😃👍
Both good choices!
That was a very fun reaction! 😄. Now you should check out “Der Kommissar” by After the Fire. Falco did it first, but ATF’s is the one we all know and love - and the one in English… lol
Yes! I like Falco's version but they should definitely do the After The Fire version
I’m so confused right now. I had the 45 of Amadeus with Der Kommissar as the B-side. Somehow that’s the only version I know 🤷🏻♂️. I’ll have to check out the other one. By the way, I always thought Der Kommissar was the superior song, though I loved both.
@@flatpicker74 in the US After the Fires version was released a few years before Falco’s Amadeus, I want to say Der Kommissar was from around 83 and Amadeus was around 86
Love ATF’s version of Der Kommissar. Such a shame it was the band’s swan song. They’d actually already split up by the time it climbed up the charts and became a huge international hit. After The Fire’s Lazer Love is a great listen and I’d love to hear Jay and Amber’s reaction to the lyrics of their tune “Who’s going to love you (when you’re old and fat and ugly)”!
@@hustledude I had to do a google search to make sure I wasn't crazy. And I did indeed remember correctly. The 45 with Der Kommissar and Amadeus came out in Canada in '85.
I was 9 years old and I just ran to the record shop to buy my first ever single when I heard this the first time. It still sounds amazing. What a treat to see you guys react to this one. I felt what you felt, what a great tune.
Amber, this is my absolute favorite reaction of yours so far! The joy on your face was just wonderful to see! Love you!🌸💕
We didn't know what he was saying, either, but we rocked out to it, just like you. lol He's rapping in German, btw. Others have suggested Der Kommissar, and I'll add my vote; be sure to look for the original German one. Vienna Calling is another good one. Falco was Austrian, and was such a unique man. Very sad that he died just as he was working on his come back. Oh, another quirky but fun song (at least to me): 99 Luftballoons. Yes, the original is in German. 😉
Yes! The beat of 99 Luftballoons goes hard.
Yeah... also known as 99 Red Balloons by Nena.
You’re taking me back! I loved this song in the 80’s!! Still do!! THANKS SO MUCH!
When I was young, I thought they were singing, “Hot potatoes….hot potatoes….hot potatoes….hot potatoes….hot potatoes……..Oh oh oh Hot potatoes” 🤣😂
I was born in ‘74 btw.
I was 9-10 when this came out, it was tied to the movie, Amadeus. A film about the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, child prodigy who wrote musical score, operas at the age of 5. He was incredible. The movie is intriguing, it show the life of Mozart, from the prospective of a rival of his. And how he caused Mozart's death, as a death bed confession.
It's a really good movie.
Mozart was a German composer, so for the song and video they got a German musician named Falco to do a tie in song.
In the 80's it was a way of indirect promotion, which caught on, and is still done to this day. companies just don't hire artists to create original work anymore, it's cheaper to acquire established music for films.
*Austrian composer
Austrian singer
Mozart was from Austria.
*inspired by the movie. “Tied” to the movie implies it was somehow featured in the movie was on the soundtrack album. Rock Me Amadeus was released in ‘85 while the movie was released in ‘84. Almost a full year before Falco’s album was released. (I just looked at the dates of both, on wiki.)
I was 10 when the movie was released, and 11 when the song was released. Until I saw the movie in class about 3 years later, I was sure the song must have been featured in the movie, somewhere. I was a little crushed that it wasn’t. lol
I was about 10-11years old at the time.l loved it then and l still love it at my age. I love ❤ 80s 🎶 Music
I was obsessed with this song in 85! Rip Falco great musician!
This song was a Number One Hit in the USA! Other song's from Falco are "Jeanny" (Scandal Hit Song from 1986), "Vienna Calling" or from 1998 "Out of the dark". Falco came from Austria. He died in 1998 by a car accident. RIP Falco. You are really one of the greatest stars. 80's ❤ forever
YES!!! There was even an extended club version of this that got airplay in NYC; a jam! My favorite Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart song is Piano Concerto No. 1 🔥🔥🔥
For anyone who has been watching Jay and Amber awhile like I have been. When they first started they were reserved especially Amber now they are dancing in their seats. They are truly experiencing what music can do.
I agree , been watching them for not quite a full year and loving watching the transition they're making
Love your reaction
I remember this song, I only remember the rock me Amadeus part
The best was great
Greetings from Austria;)
My dad used to work in the bar where Falco always went to back in the day. Most down to earth guy you‘ll ever meet.
RIP
This was my all-time favorite song when I was a kid. I didn’t care that I didn’t understand the words. It just sounded good. For another great non-English song, listen to Nena - 99 Luft Balloons. Listen to the foreign version. It sounds better than the English version to me.
YES!! 👍😃❣️
Falco's confidence is off the charts!!! Classic 80's!!
This song is sung partly in German and partly in English, mixed together. His German is with a fairly heavy Vienna "accent" and even when you speak both languages the staccato style of his singing here can make it a bit challenging for a non-native German speaker especially on the first go-round! It was a HUUUGE hit! I was living in Germany at the height of Falco's music. Please check out his other stuff. Quite the number of hits n most a bit quirky as you like it! 👍😍👌
He sings in both English & German. Amadeus is Wolfgang "Amedeus" Mozart. A big hit in the 80s, for sure. ❤🎼🎵
This is an absolute 80’s Masterpiece. Falco had class and style. Amadeus was a famous composer from centuries ago.
Sadly Falco passed a few years ago and this song has had a nice resurgence in movies and commercials.
Great choice
Amadeus is better known as Mozart...lol
LOVE how you react to the 80's music. It does have an 80's rap vibe to it. You two are the best reactors on UA-cam. You make me smile.
There were so many different edits of this song depending on which market you were in. I remember the music video on MTV being totally different than what we got on the radio, it had English spoken words about Amadeus’s life, it’s referred to as the “Canadian version” (even though I was in the US). That’s the version I love most.
and there was like a female chorus at the end singing "Baby, baby, do it to me, baby"
Yes!!!
he is pretty much rapping in german about Wolfgang Amadeus. A famous classical composer born in Salzburg, Austria.
This is the only song to reach #1 on the american billboard charts.
here is the translation of some of the verses:
He was a punk And he lived in the big city It was in Vienna, was Vienna where he did everything He was in debt because he drank But all women loved him And everyone called "Come and rock me Amadeus"
He was superstar He was popular He was so exalted Because he had flair He was a virtuoso Was a rock idol And everything called "Come and rock me Amadeus"
hey It was around 1780 And it was in Vienna No more plastic money The banks against him Where did the debt come from? Was probably known to everyone He was a man of women Women loved his punk
I personally dislike this song but that's just me
Falco (real name Johann "Hans" Hölzel) was born in vienna, austria. He sadly died in 1998 from injuries sustained in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. At the time of his death he was planning a comeback. His life was riddled with alcohol and drugs.
he had other hits including Vienna Calling
I was hooked straight away when i heard this song first when i was my younger days. And then jeanny....falco you are legend...sadly he is no longer with us but his music lives on....❤❤❤❤
tge language was German. Motzart was from Austria but he composed his music in Germany. He was as brilliant as they come musically. It was told that one day while being questioned by royal critics about this composing, he took out three separate sheets of paper and began to write one note in each sheet at a time back and forth and when finished, had written a Piano concherto, a Orchestral piece and an opera at the same time. His music was completed in his head complete before a single note hit the paper and so when written, were complete works without marks of correction or erasure. My favorite Composer.
Guys, the REMIX to this song was fire. The song was created for the soundtrack to the awesome movie 'Amadeus' (a true story about 18th century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart). Anyway, the remix of this song was typically used in Hip Hop mix-ups etc.
Here's the link to the remix: ua-cam.com/video/C_joXLJJlwc/v-deo.html
This was always my favorite version of it.
Oh yeah the remix was better.
This was not from the Amadeus soundtrack as it came out a year or so later. It was inspired by all the revived interest in Mozart after that film.
I came back every so often to watch this again and not just because I like the song but your progression from WTH am I listening to then FALCO starts to grow on you to THIS IS JAMMING!!!😂❤
This song was Super huge back in the day. I haven't heard it in years. What fun memories it takes me back to!! Thanks guys!