FIRST TIME HEARING SCORPIONS- WIND OF CHANGE (REACTION)

[@ewrekzz7360]

Berlin was divided by the wall, into communist controlled East Germany and West Germany. This is the world the Scorpions members grew up in, and were singing about the changes they were seeing all around them. The early 1990s were extremely hopeful, ... maybe we can be there again.

[@mhandy68]

amen

[@harrybalsamic1075]

The only way we get there is fir people to realize that the democrats and the media wants to divide us but unfortunately to many brainwashed idiots

[@jasonhill1472]

This is correct the celebration of the fall of the Berlin Wall and was a precursor to the fall of the Soviet Union. Winds of Change was on the horizon and that’s what the song was about

[@danikasilva9906]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6q6YoOXmdyrp80

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

*Allied controlled West.

[@potooleftl]

It was inspired by the end of the cold war and the Berlin Wall being knocked down and East and West Germany being united.

[@adwood201]

This song was out before that but became the anthem for the downfall of the divided German nation and the fall of the USSR.

[@pattomei70]

I was born in Germany and my mother is from Germany also this song means the world to the both us my mother was there when the wall came down

[@crystalk9845]

@@pattomei70 my uncle was there he was serving in the U.S Army at the time. I am so glad that things have changed and are so much better for the people over there.

[@pattomei70]

Yez

[@tranos28]

It is obvious that the song is for USSR. Follow the Moskva down to Gorky park

[@doghair5403]

The man climbing on the tank, no one knows his name but everyone who saw what he did knows he is a hero. He stood in front of a column of tanks forcing them to stop. While the column eventually resumed their trek to Tiananmen Square for a moment a HERO stood taller and stronger than any army. My heart goes out to those brave souls who died standing up for freedom in China. May your dream one day come true.

[@rickybranch4547]

This song holds a special place in my heart. I graduated high school in 1988 and saw these things unfold.

[@theidajawho]

Me too class of '88! Got to see these guys in a small club in Frankfurt, The Alabama 2000 Club...lol WOW memories! Got to see Roger Waters at the Wall. Great Times! Hope was everywhere and it seemed to be a revival of "The Love Era"... but alas....

[@christopherchapman5757]

I was in middle school when this happened. Every time hear it, it brings images of the fall of the Berlin wall to mind. Amazing song

[@sethheasley9538]

I was taking high school German in the late 80s and my teacher had escaped East Berlin as a teenager. The wall came down and she was an emotional wreck for weeks.

[@bradphipps7630]

Class of 89' here... but I got to see the Scorpions on their Love At First Sting tour in 83' in Alaska... not many bands came to Alaska back then... the Scorpions are special.

[@sethheasley9538]

@@bradphipps7630 Anchorage? I'm Dimond class of '91

[@goosegosnell]

I was there and have pieces of it. Everyone was united that night, it was a magical moment in time.

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Our world has been through so much. When I was your age, our threat was nuclear war. Still is but on a smaller scale since the agreement to reduce arms. When they ended the Cold War and brought down the Berlin Wall, we learned that if we are to survive we must strive for democracy, freedom, equality, environment protection … live like brothers. And although we disagreed, it was civil, it was negotiated, it was just. But now, I can see we’ve learned nothing from our past. 30 years ago I remember we had hope in our hearts, now hate dominates. It took only one man, just like it did in Germany, with Hitler. This song used to be inspirational, now it’s an anthem for what we lost, once again.

[@JB-er8hk]

I was in Germany on November 9th 1989. The day the Berlin wall fell. My unit was at graf and we had AK-47's pointed at us just a few months before that.

[@raptor0571]

The song was written about being the first hard rock band that played in Russia in 1988 and the thousands of fans cheering them on even though they were from Germany. Hence the title " Wind of change "

[@williamdrake6711]

Was about performing at the Moscow Peace Music Festival August 1989.. The first time western metal acts were allowed to play in moscow... Thats when he started writing it.. Then 3 months later the wall fell... And then they recorded tge song for their album...

[@franklinloll2229]

@@williamdrake6711 exactly

[@silverdoeGirl]

This song always makes me emotional it's a stunner and so poignant.

[@stephenbrown199]

This song is one of the most important song you will listen to ever

[@pinkflamingo7508]

Winds of Change is saying we need to love each other no matter where you're from or what governments do to divide us. Love this song

[@rebeccawyse5562]

🌬💞🤲👣✌🌄🎶

[@SIXX2772]

EXACTLY....Its a We the People song

[@robertdavis7000]

Like what’s happening in the USA right now

[@candiniedzielski7263]

STRAIGHT FACTS HAVE LOVE FOR OUR FELLOW MAN

[@nateblue7812]

This is one of the "All time Greatest songs" characterized by the mood that the Cold War was coming to an end, the music was the unifying factor between the peoples.The memories of this time are also transported in the music video for the song. Meine was inspired by his participation in the Moscow Music Peace Festival on August 13, 1989, at Lenin Stadium, where the Scorpions performed in front of about 300,000 people. This song was a big hit in our jr.high school in 1990-1993. There's a lot of history to this song.

[@murdoch691]

Scorpions broke down a lot of boundaries including my mum allowing me to play rock music at home 👍

[@lisaheathcock7924]

Scorpions are from Germany, when the Berlin Wall came down separating East & West Germany… it was a Beautiful thing in this world 🌎 my step-brother was stationed there at that time and sent us a few pieces of the wall. Such a beautiful song 🎵 💗🤘🔥

[@shanenolan8252]

Cool lisa

[@bethhowton2719]

This song so much hope at that time no more wall, no more USSR. Made my 10 year old watch the wall coming down( he was pissed) now he is glad, he knows more now. Enjoy

[@84rebz]

A lot of people in Germany had family on the other side of the Wall, they hadn't seen in 40 years. Huge moment and perfect song to commemorate it

[@hippylong]

History has not given enough respect to these moments. The bravery of the people...to change... thats all it is folks... each one of us has something we need to change. With that ... you change the world..

[@Rex.in.Aeternum]

My mom was a big scorpions fan 😪 r.i.p momma i love and miss you 💔🙏🏼

[@kimstan2033]

their songs were still being played on tv commercials late as last year ie Rock You like a Hurricane. "still loving You" is an Amazing vocal performence!!! holiday enough said and more

[@kimstan2033]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZu1kqZnrrSKrNE still loving You vocal

[@amyrhoades8735]

I’ve always loved this song. I was 13 when the Berlin Wall fell and I so clearly remember seeing the footage on the news. This song captures what was a monumental, life changing moment in world history. It captures that sense of hope that so many felt in that moment when they finally saw freedom on the horizon.

[@susanconstable2113]

This song always gets me. I grew up through the “Cold War “ we had so much hope for the future of the world then. We figured by now the world would be a better place. Our dreams from the 70s and 80s hasn’t come to pass yet but I’m still hopeful.

[@patriciacleary9146]

Wow, I haven't heard this song in ages, excellent song! 💯🎶💖 Half & Jai you always make me smile...thank you.😁💓

[@TV-mp3rw]

Trust me when I say ya can't smile and do the same whistle and it's impossible if you're friend is trying but you will be able to enjoy the laugh and it'll light up your moment

[@mimic493]

The iconic whistle

[@Metal_Mary]

Omg!! One of Scorpions iconic Beautiful Ballad, Makes me cry, it's so Moving. Thanks guys, Good Vibes Baby, Boom! P.S.~ Can you Please do more Scorpions, like Send me an Angel, Still loving you, One of Rock's Best Voices Ever!! Sooo Amazing live!!! I've seen& Been to 300 plus Venues/Concerts/ since 1980!!

[@nicolehein8285]

Omg. I remember when this song came out. Love it. Funny story. I was 19 and I bought the single cassette to this song (yes I just dated myself) and my boyfriend and I would see if we could kiss 💋 😘 through the whole song without stopping. Yep. We could. Over and over again. 😚😚😚❤️

[@nicolehein8285]

My last comment I was being silly but serious though I love this song and it still gives me the same chills when I hear it just like when it first came out. As soon as I hear that whistle I'm taken back to another time. I especially love those background vocals. Goosebumps.

[@OffRoad-jh1do]

One of the greatest Rock bands ever!

[@ABIGDIK21]

Yes!!! Scorpions are one of the best and I’m glad y’all going on this ride. Love y’all reactions #goodvibes

[@Metal_Mary]

Just one of Many Beautifully crafted Scorpions songs! On my Playlist & I literally just played it yesterday!! Great minds!! Good Vibes!!🎼🎸❤

[@rick5440]

Send Me an Angel is another of theirs worth hearing. Its beautiful.

[@marilynk30]

Their song Still Loving You is absolutely beautiful!💜💙💚

[@tammypearson989]

I would love to see you guys react to Scorpions “Rock you like a Hurricane “ I’m from NC, and in 89 We got hit by Hurricane Hugo, dead on, straight from Charleston SC straight into the middle of NC.,Nobody seen it coming, they never come that far inland. The next day I went to check damage, every channel on the radio was “Rock you like a Hurricane” all day! Long story for a small fun fact thou, sry🤘❤️😊

[@evematice6104]

My favorite song by The Scorpions is The Zoo. I've seen them live many times. They really are amazing.

[@ewrekzz7360]

They have a big catalog: blackout, love drive, the zoo, Arizona, Rock you like a hurricane, no one like you - these were all huge hits in the hard rock genre.

[@tonysavena8956]

Gotta check out No One Like You, and Rock You like a Hurricane

[@sumonjamal1653]

Scorpions' singer Klaus Meine was inspired by how the band's music was popular in Russia, when the Scorpions first played in the USSR in '88/'89... they gave their opening band on that tour a shout out - Gorky Park. It was just a testament to the power of music to heal... the German nazis had invaded Russia during World War II and killed 27 million people. 3 generations later, a German rock band won over an audience in Russia. It also marked the reunification of East & West Germany in 1990 after 40 years of being separated by Soviet & US forces.

[@AlexHernandez-yb9rx]

Oh another song By The Scorpions to listen to is Rock You Like a Hurricane! Love that song too 🤘🏽

[@seanwolf8056]

I was in the army stationed in Germany when the Berlin wall came down. The wall separated West and East Germany. The Scorpions wrote this during this time.

[@SIXX2772]

This is the only song that instantly gives me chills from start to finish...DO MORE SCORPIONS..check out Still loving you

[@joecarr1328]

You need to do still loving you

[@williamdrake6711]

“Wind of Change” was about neither the Berlin Wall nor their German homeland. Rather, its origins trace to the former Soviet Union, and specifically the Moscow Music Peace Festival, a two-day “hard-rock Woodstock” staged in August 1989, in the city’s 100,000-seat Lenin Stadium. The event, which saw the Scorpions, Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, Cinderella and Skid Row perform alongside homegrown bands like Gorky Park and Brigada-S, marked the first time Western heavy-metal acts had been permitted to play in the Soviet capital. Broadcast in dozens of countries and on MTV in America, the festival was a triumph (if not without drama behind the scenes), and it inspired Meine, who had grown up in the looming shadow of the Iron Curtain, to begin writing “Wind of Change.” Roughly three months later, the Berlin Wall came down. Soon after, the Scorpions recorded “Wind of Change”

[@crappiefisher1331]

doesn'T change the fact that this song became the un-official anthem for the fall of the berlin wall... at the end of the day the song just perfectly summarizes the "zeitgeist" of that era.. hopeful, positive and omg liberal

[@williamdrake6711]

@@crappiefisher1331 i understand that.. Thanks for putting in two cents... But doesnt change the fact that i was giving back story of the song... What people turned it into or associate it with is a different matter... Many symbols and such that people change to suit their meaning..

[@patrickg.1170]

Klaus Meine....one of greatest voices in the industry....hands down. Sounds as good live.

[@crystalk9845]

This was also in remembrance of fall of the Berlin Wall which unified the two countries. This was televised back in the late 80’s. I was about 10 years old. This left a huge mark on myself do to the fact this was my first time connecting to the fact that people lived and suffered so much.

[@christyreed6462]

2 great songs they also sing is Rock You Like A Hurricane and No One LIke You!

[@ricksedillo5133]

Best part of this tune is FREEDOM! FREEDOM! Not being controlled by anyone 🙏🙏🙏

[@shanenolan8252]

Im old enough to remember the events in this song , when the Berlin wall was a thing and when it fell

[@sonny0888]

This was my class song in '92. I nominated it and "Dream on" by Aerosmith. This won.

[@memyselfandi4581]

Much appreciate you guys energy and open-mindedness with music and you both have polite respectful comments which is also something good to show your maturity compared to some reactors not knocking anyone else but people sub because they enjoy the personalities of the host and you are probably my fav if not top 3 May the Lord bless you

[@JCourts2k23]

One of my favorites from my growing up

[@MrBeezyb88]

Another banger yall should check out is still loving you it's fire for sure

[@AlexHernandez-yb9rx]

Yes 🙌🏽 I love this song by The Scorpions. I remember President Reagan and just the part of his speech. When Reagan was in Germany he said to Russia, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” That was a huge moment in history, because of the Cold War. I saw on a documentary that Reagan wasn’t going to say anything about the Berlin Wall. He thought that the Germans were just used to being separated and accepted it by that time. But then he asked some German about it and they said something like, I haven’t seen my brother who lives on the other side of that wall for 40 years. Yes we still care and yes we wish that wall was down. And that’s when Reagan decided to bring it up at the very last minute in his speech in Germany. Reagan was standing so powerful against Communism.

[@rickdeckard2580]

It about the fall of the wall in 1989 which Splited the Germany in 2 fédérations After WW2, and man careful to your cough , take Care !!

[@theNOVEMBERman1116]

First time hearing this song and i enjoyed it it's a good song🎶🔥

[@ricksedillo5133]

Love you guys! So this song has a lot of meaning to me. Grew up listening to this great band. Hope there song wouldn’t hit home. But it’s here. We need to stand together! Everyone in every corner of this planet! Stop the dictators who want to control us and divide us! We can overcome this threw standing together and praying 🙏 🙏🙏

[@williamjamesayers7719]

the big concert shown in the video was the Moscow music peace festival.

[@mamaalaska]

I am in my 70s when I first heard this song I cried openly. Scorpions are from Germany and the concert you were watching was in Russia. I was born two months before the end of the defeat of Hitler which would never had been possible without the 25 million Russian fighters that broke the back of the German empire. Those 25 million Russian fighters died. US history from television to movies always depict the US as the ones who freed the world of Hitler, when an actuality it was truly the Russian forces. They liberated my country of Norway. This concert being held in Russia by a German band personifies the lyrics “did you ever think that we could be so close like brothers?“ The future is in the air we feel it everywhere is in reference to the Berlin wall falling finally uniting east and west Germany. This entire concert came full circle for the Russian and German Nations people to heal and recognize the piece is the only way out for the human race.

[@chadcarroll3727]

This was my class song!,

[@Erica-jv7ze]

Such a good song

[@Mike-vi6zc]

For me this song is a barrier breaker can be used by all.

[@juttapopp1869]

When we all were young and all of a süden the world changed beyond belief. Everything seemed possible. We fehlt free in a way that is inconceivable to the poor youngsters of today in their mental prison of PC ... and boy, were we WRONG.

[@thefatman2780]

EAST & WEST BECAME ONE.

[@thomaswhipple6060]

You have to love that whistling. I was 3 in 61. We've seen our own winds of change Half. ✌

[@martymartinez7865]

I seen them concert of of the best concert I've ever been to light show was off Tha hook

[@jokerswyld02]

Please try White Lion "When the Children Cry"

[@murphymurf6581]

Ah yes! The taking down the Berlin wall.....such a great song!

[@connieburns4837]

You have to react to the Scorpions singing “Still loving you”! You will love it, I promise!

[@danikasilva9906]

Every generation has a chance to change their future

[@JulienNK]

Merci for this emotional reaction...... from France

[@jowsmith1904]

sweet duo you two

[@rebeccawyse5562]

What it do what it do...right back atcha

[@Vatnik_tschistilka]

5:25 For a very brief moment at the bottom you can also see the cyrillic spelling of scorpions.

[@jameswilde3203]

brilliant band had the pleasure to here them live in portugal in 1994 michael schenker one of the greatest guitarist goat love you guys and greetings from Ireland

[@JSpiffy]

End of the Cold War… If you’ve lived through this .. this song chokes you up big time

[@redchick5278]

This song was written in the aftermath of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the break up of the Soviet Union! So the Wind Of Change they are talking about is freedom and how young people brought change to the world. And they are witnessing something they hoped to see!

[@rls110961]

Ahhhhhh....to be able to whistle. 🤣🤣

[@chuckzgrl]

I remember when the Berlin Wall came down. I was about 19/ 20.

[@ghettostreamlabs5724]

This is a great song

[@bethshadid2087]

Omg this song brings chills every time I hear it.....absolutely love it 💗. Remember well that day as a teen closing in on young adult when the wall came down..excitement and surreal moment. This song so captures that moment perfectly. Y'all should listen to their song "Send Me An Angel". Absolutely beautiful song 💜🕊️.

[@tiacalhoun3841]

Tearing down the Berlin Wall was such a monumental moment and movement in World History…..stop the hate, learn to love!!!!!

[@autumnfairy15]

@halfandjai I am so happy that you reacted to this song, I have not seen other KZbin reactors react to this song. It’s such a beautiful song and a great message that is still as relevant if not more than when it originally came out. Thank you!

[@williamhardee4380]

Song about Revolution and War. War serves itself, shame but good

[@frankeckhardt9657]

My dad was a metal guitarist. At his funeral we played wind of change and. We die young.. By Alice in Chains.

[@chadvanderven144]

The conclusion of the Cold War - an 'ever-present reality' since the end of WWI - for those who lived with nightly instructions in the 'event' of nuclear exchange between USSR and USA, who had 'nuclear attack drills' in elementary school, who expected to grow up to 'fight the Russians' one day, was immense. Imagine having a dark cloud, one that hung over you your whole life, one that promised death to everything and everyone you loved, simply stop one day. The Berlin Wall fell, the Communist Bloc collapsed, the Soviet colors fell from Russian flagpoles....it...it's over....that's the feel.

[@kohl2080]

Regardless of party affiliation.,. Reagan paved the path for the freedom of East Germany. The Scorpions were inspired to write this song during the first concert in Moscow that allowed Western bands to perform. Look up Metallica Enter Sandman in Moscow. It will blow your mind.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Great band, great song, great message. The fall of the Berlin Wall was an end to a lot of things, all of that was monumental. Scorpions and their guitars….you’ll love them. Check out No one like you, Big City Nights, Rock you like a hurricane.❤️🎼🤘😎

[@davidmcmullen6485]

He wrote the song in Russia were they were playing a gig, towards the end of the ussr. It’s about feeling a change in the world with the fall of the eastern block. It was released at the time the Berlin Wall fell. Reuniting families on opposite sides of the wall who had never met. It’s got to be one of the most important and inspirational songs ever written

[@dhurt8955]

Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

[@vanessahunt586]

Even though I've never understood what this song is about,it's one of my favorites,I've always loved this,the whistling is awesome 🤘🎶💖🤘🎶💖 Awesome shirt dude 💖🤘💖🤘

[@troymash8109]

I remember watching history unfold. Watching the wall fall.

[@maz41617B]

Grear Anti war songs are Don Maclean/The grave or Bob Dylan /masters of war . Though you NEED the lyrics to really appreciate it ....🌍✌👍

[@glenpaul5663]

I can’t believe the shallow minds of people that they don’t have a fucking clue about this song!! It don’t matter the color of your skin, this is one of the influential songs ever!! This song was, is the best song ever.. had so much meaning to people in Europe and all over the world.. Scorpions are probably the most under appreciated bands ever.. these guys, the Shenker brothers whom formed the band are masters!! Been a Scorpions guy since 1980!!!! Love this group of musicians, puts the shit you hear nowadays to shame!!

[@davidnelson7913]

I was stationed in Germany when the wall came down. There was a flood of East Germans.

[@leeneale8776]

i absolutely love this couple :)

[@bethshadid2087]

Also check out Rock You Like A Hurricane ☺️

[@jowsmith1904]

about the end of the cold war.....of which I was a part of,2 years in nato...interesting times it was.

[@christydavis6171]

My favorite by them is Send me an Angel. You should check it out. It’s a really really good one. It will touch you. I promise!!!!! Check it out.

[@tammypearson989]

They are from Germany, they’re singing about the Berlin Wall that divided East and West Berlin since I think WWll! Either way!

[@bkeis166]

Scorpions one of the best bands to see live in concert.

[@katievandaveer-leibow656]

People don’t realize but rock n roll was illegal in Russia until.. the scorpions were the first rock band to legally perform in Russia. It all happened on the same night they performed this song live broad casted across the world as the wall fell. The most hopeful I’ve ever felt in my life time. The 80’s were an amazing time in history.

[@justinsmyth3211]

Freedom for East Germany! This song gets me every time I hear it! We take for granted how good we have it in America. East German people understand what Freedom really means.