WHAT THE HECK!| FIRST TIME HEARING Falco - Rock Me Amadeus REACTION

WHAT THE HECK!| FIRST TIME HEARING Falco - Rock Me Amadeus REACTION
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[@andyx25]

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.🤘

[@writer46m72]

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.

[@mariusmarius5964]

Să nu uităm de Nena

[@MysticKnight38]

​@@mariusmarius5964Nena..... Think how bad ass Luftwaffe would sound if Luft ment red and not flying.

[@GheorgheMitrea-fn9ly]

❤

[@caseymoe816]

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.

[@Summermute7]

I can’t believe Nena only went to #2!! 😩

[@thancrow]

I love Der Kommissar. I like their german version better the English cover.

[@AdamConus]

I think they'd like Der Kommissar. I know I do.

[@kennethbauscher1489]

He's Austrian, German

[@GandlafTheWhite]

He was Austrian not German

[@talmarie2970]

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]

Yeah, there's a tad less creativity today...good stuff, but it tends to sound the same.

[@Rob-ou1py]

@@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

[@sunnybearbuds]

@@Rob-ou1py You are absolutely right. I couldn't have said it better, my friend!👍

[@byerenny]

If you want genre mixing don't look stateside. Try Japan.

[@k.s.k.7721]

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.

[@Laceykat66]

Hey, I saw the movie too. Not lately of course, but I remember when it was a big hit.

[@aaronbarlow4376]

He was a super genius, he was to music what Magnus Carlsen is to chess today.

[@LadyAragorn1]

Beethoven was better

[@aaronbarlow4376]

@@LadyAragorn1 Debatable.

[@scipio7837]

@@LadyAragorn1 Agree, but Beethoven said he himself had to work for it. Mozart just had "IT."

[@acorrado5529]

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!

[@jacqueline4514]

Yes! Remember the chorus “Baby, Baby, Do it to me Rock Me”! 🔥🔥🔥

[@DreamsSketcher]

Yes the English version is what we knew. Its a must!

[@bpfromowc]

This version is the original, and by far the best.

[@MnemonicHack]

German = better

[@Jmyth44]

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 !!!

[@you2449]

Yep. One of the Best films ever made. Definitely worthy of 'Amadeus' himself.

[@cheryljackson5659]

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.

[@jameschatlos5428]

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.

[@RestoredMedia]

They would be in for a shock if they played his “Naked” music video for sure.

[@tomnoziglia8385]

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

[@michaelminch5490]

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.

[@theConquerersMama]

One of the greatest movies ever made.

[@sunnybearbuds]

It's my favorite film! (Not the director's cut though...it messes it up.)

[@michaelstahl1108]

Österreicher haben keine eigene sprache die sprechen alle eine art deutsch... nur zur info

[@sunnybearbuds]

@@michaelstahl1108 Danke! I've always heard it was different in Austria.

[@Sniper33321]

The 8 min remix of this song was a killer in the clubs. Definitely a must listen

[@leticiaworboys9927]

I agree it was so cool!

[@cathylee4234]

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"

[@MarkClements-zr9sq]

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.

[@LaMonatrod]

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.

[@kimcutts6153]

He sings in both English & German. Amadeus is Wolfgang "Amedeus" Mozart. A big hit in the 80s, for sure. ❤🎼🎵

[@shayneerwin2809]

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

[@jeffreymosher6334]

'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".

[@nadine8742]

Yes please!

[@amradzinovic4086]

Do you even know what "Jeanny" is about?

[@kenossowicz1280]

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! 🤙

[@williammitchell4417]

I still have Falco's albums this is a remix.

[@Mr.Batsu12]

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.

[@charlesrichardson8684]

Now this is the 80’s! Keep it up guys 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Mansardian]

Translation: He was a punk and he lived in the big city It was in Wien, was Vienna, where he did everything He was in debt because he drank, but all the women loved him And everyone shouted, "Come and rock me Amadeus!" He was superstar, he was so popular He was so exalted, because he had flair He was a virtuoso, he was a rock idol And everybody was shouting, "Come and rock me Amadeus!" It was around 1780 and it was in Vienna No plastic money anymore, the banks against him Where the debts came from was well known to everyone He was a ladies man, women loved his punk He was superstar, he was so popular He was too exalted, that was his flair He was a virtuoso, was a rock idol And everything still shouts today, "Come and rock me Amadeus!" No1 hit in the US back then. Very extraordinary for a non-American. Besides, he was one of the few musicians in Vienna back then who introduced his audience to a new kind of technology: Vocal Sampling.

[@Summermute7]

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

[@kellylacroix1458]

Yes! I like Falco's version but they should definitely do the After The Fire version

[@flatpicker74]

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.

[@hustledude]

@@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

[@TrevorandThea]

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)”!

[@flatpicker74]

@@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.

[@ninawildr4207]

I was obsessed with this song in 85! Rip Falco great musician!

[@Tararu5000]

"Amadeus" was also the name of a movie that was released in 1984 that showed Mozart as a kind of "punk." It was full of Mozart's great music and some of the costumes in Falco's video were inspired by its amazing designs!

[@Musicvegan01]

When Jay says "Falco" at the beginning, it kinda sounds like "Rico Suave" by an early 1990s rapper named Gerardo. 😃 With "Rock Me Amadeus", you should listen to one of the long versions, like the one called 12" American Mix. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJW2fXqefq5ksKc But skip the one that has a guy saying things like "Mozart composes the Magic Flute". Some radio stations would play the magic flute version

[@37kdparker]

I love this version…downloaded on my Apple Music

[@robzen2713]

Nooo history lesson is my favorite version! 😅

[@timneale5657]

That 12" American mix is the version I really enjoyed!!

[@Blackmallowtube]

@@timneale5657 Have you heard the Salieri Remix (the one that has a guy saying things like "Mozart composes the Magic Flute"). That's my favorite version.

[@karenkat1111]

Yes, like the other version too

[@Problembeing]

This song was a revelation to me as a kid. I still love it. It’s so unique and catchy af.

[@eastchchkea6475]

Born in Salzburg Austria in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Motzart was a child prodigy. Although he lived a short meteoric life dying in 1791, his impact on Classical music is undeniable. From Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to Fur Elise, you would likely have unwittingly heard his music many times before. Motzart lived a rockstar lifestyle and embodied a chaotic laissez-faire existence.

[@austincottrell1442]

Fur Elise was written by Beethoven.

[@kolty99]

The melody for "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" was not actually composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, although it has been attributed to him in the past. The melody was actually taken from a French folk song called "Ah! vous dirai-je, maman," which was first published in 1761. Mozart did, however, create a set of twelve variations for the piano based on the melody in 1781, when he was 25 years old. These variations are known as "Ah, vous dirai-je, maman," K. 265/300e. So while Mozart did not write the original melody, he did use it in his work.

[@ralphschmitt5859]

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.

[@GNXXRAY]

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

[@lyngusrobb5323]

Amadeus is better known as Mozart...lol

[@danielmankowski922]

Falco was so cool he did a duet with Red Sonja herself Bridgite Neilsen!

[@FLmickey90]

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!!!)

[@MrPelley97]

We had it all in the 80's. When a new track hit the charts we were all over over it!

[@jenniferk2312]

The song is about Mozart - the "rock star" of his generation. Falco was also Austrian, and was a child musical prodegy like Mozart. Apparently, he was seen as the next up and coming Mozart during his childhood. When he grew up, he thought that there would be more money to make with pop music rather than classical or opera. He has some really great 80's hits!

[@tristramcoffin926]

Yes, the early 80s were really this weird. Two more in this vein which were popular at the time are One Night in Bangkok by Murray Head and Puttin' on the Ritz by Taco. If you react to them the full length video versions are a must just like with Falco. Cheers.

[@lunacouer]

Once MTV became a thing, people really threw everything but the kitchen sink at it 😂 I kinda miss the crazy, atmospheric, unpolished vibe of that time.

[@VidiotSavante]

Falco was paying homage to legendary 18th century classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This was the original German version inspired by the movie Amadeus. He also did an extended U.S. version (still in German, but with some English background vocals), which you should check out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJW2fXqefq5ksKc

[@Meandmymirror]

Thanks for the link I like the English version much better

[@chynne33]

I grew up with this song in the 80's and always loved it. I had a friend though that always thought he was singing "Rock me, I'm a danish"

[@joelhahn2501]

Add "Amadeus" to the list of movies you need to react to. Every actor's performance is amazing, and the music is divine.

[@ronniesouthern7829]

Amber is in her own little world. She’s definitely rocking with Amadeus!

[@ashtonTk-i7k]

This reached number one on the billboard hot 100.

[@bizalom77]

Falco, the most famous Austrian pop singer in the world, died on February 6, 1998 at the age of 41. The musician, whose real name is Johann Hölzel, suffered a tragic car accident in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

[@joesmith8725]

German punk new wave with a rap twist. That's Falco! lol. Check out his other hit, "Der Kommissar" video/song as well. Same kind of vibe. I was very young when he was huge, '80s.

[@animezabergeck2306]

So good that you guys watched the original video. In the US there was only one remix version in which Falco didn't rap in German. By the way, Falco named himself after a ski jumper he was very impressed by....

[@jeffrichied4521]

Summer of 85 this was played every 10 min everywhere went. It was nuts.

[@stephenulmer3781]

Ya'll should've done the long version but you didnt know so its all good. 😀 As others have commented this song was everywhere and ended up being a #1 single here in the US.

[@skamverse3088]

Lawrdy.... this took me back to my teen years when we went to the drive-in. Before movies started and during breaks they played music and this song had all the cars bobbing. Oh... the memories we made

[@proclaimed75]

Fun fact (if not already mentioned) is that Rob and Ferdi Bolland (aka Bolland & Bolland) who were born in South-Africa, but I consider them as Dutchies, what tis my country which I am proud of, wrote and produced this track in 1985. It was not a big hit in the US at first so there became another version, which became a world wide hit everywhere. Falco turned tthe song down at first but eventually did it. Both brothers also made You're in the army now done by Status Quo. I presume many people don't know that Status Quo's version is a cover version though....

[@maschwab63]

Bonus: Amadeus was the title of a movie about his life that inspired this song.

[@ThomasKnip]

This song is still played on German radio stations and highly popular, even 40 years later. ^^

[@44Tloc]

yea from Austria,like me 👍👍👍 he was the first european rap performer,and he loved the white snow,not only in the mountains

[@GameplaysJerry]

one of my top 10 fav songs for sure

[@Darkpixies]

I love the shock look on your faces within the first 10 seconds!

[@markmoncelli6203]

This song always got me going just like you guys :) Love it! Other weird obscure songs from that era you'd love are "She blinded me with science" by Thomas Dolby and:"Safety Dance " by Men without Hats

[@sjb1971]

In high school, a local radio station played a different version- it was called it "Eat Me-I'm a Danish" 😀

[@lindahill130]

falco simply the best taken to soon bless r.i.p

[@sandraankenbrand]

I love how you guys go mad dancing on the sound ... made my day

[@MsDesiree39]

When you love a song but never cared what the words meant.....lol...always loved how strange this song is! i loved your reactions!

[@momof2preciousangels]

I love how Jay was like “is he speaking English?” That made me laugh out loud.

[@itiswhatitis1345]

lol, there were some definite blips in the 80s for some of the different songs. A decade for the ages for sure What an experience

[@ronnoe6708]

I remember in my high school German class we listened to, and tried to understand, this song along with the original version of 99 Luft Ballons. I took 3 years of German and still can't translate either song, but I do really like listening to them. Pure nostalgia for me. I liked this song so much I even bought the album on cassette. Yes, I'm that old 🤣

[@steveg2710]

The very low level of current music and the last 15 years, (social era) makes the music of the 70s/80s/90/00s believe it came from Mars.

[@ZOSO900]

🎶Dr. Zaius, Dr. Zaius. Dr. Zaius, Dr. Zaius! Dr Zaius Dr. Zaius. Ohhhhhh Dr Zaius!🎶 That was my first exposure to this song. R.I.P. Falco!

[@quinny6920]

LOL I could never stand this song… BUT … it was a hit!! Glad y’all enjoyed it!!

[@littletez85]

English translation (from German) Uh, rock me Amadeus [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!"

[@wilwiseman5828]

There is a more popular version with those of us that grew up with this song that couldn’t wait for the radio stations to play it called the 12” EXTENDED DANCE VERSION. (Look for a picture of a vinyl record with Falco Rock Me Amadeus on it). That version doesn’t have any German in it although it still has a lot of his weird quirky sounds he makes in it. It is also a lot more “instrumental” with a TON of different sounds to it. AWESOME VERSION!! Y’all should redo the reaction and compare the two.

[@BonnieFindlay]

You two make me laugh with your reactions to some of our crazy 80s music and MTV videos. Falco, Taco, Herbie Hancock's "Rockit" song and MTV video, Adam Ant's Goody Two Shoes, She Blinded Me With Science, Safety Dance...yeah, they were strange, bizarre, weird...and we did not care! We just jammed and loved 'em all!

[@Lilith-td8uj]

He was the first punk ever to set foot on this earth. He was a genius from the day of his birth. He could play the piano like a ring and a bell And ev'rybody screamed: Come on, rock me Amadeus.... He was a superstar, he was dynamite and whatever he did (it) Seemed to be alright. And he drank (and) he cursed and he fooled around But when the women would shout: Rock me Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus, Oh oh oh Amadeus..... With a bottle of wine in one hand and a woman in the other 'Cause he was a ladies man He never stopped to worry what the next day would bring Because the girls would sing: Rock me Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus, Oh oh oh Amadeus...... His mind was on rock and roll and having fun Because he lived so fast he had to die so young. But he made his mark in history. Still ev'rybody says: Rock me Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus, Oh oh oh Amadeus.....

[@pauldear6660]

R I P Falco, aka Johann "Hans" Holzel, 19 Feb 1957 - 6 Feb 1998. He died in the Dominion Republic when his rental car was struck by a bus while on vacation.

[@SugahShy]

Oh, yes. Go on down the Falco rabbit hole. This man was unbelievable. He was making music from Eastern Europe during the years when Western and Eastern European cultures were fighting to break down the Berlin Wall and to lift the Iron Curtain.

[@gretsteff4982]

this song and the song "19" by Paul Hardcastle (the Destruction Mix) were huge in the clubs in the "80s .

[@embwhitton9792]

Old MTV!! Good memories!

[@iammeasurme]

R.I.P. Falco. I remember this being a big hit wen it came out.

[@oliverwendorf7004]

Falco is a fucking legend

[@Xeno1975]

Was the very first vinyl I ever bought, one hell of a track!

[@MRoyClark]

I mean, let's be honest... This is one case in which y'all's reactions are like most of America's were at the time. Bewilderment, amusement, and a need to dance and sing along. It's positively infectious. It came from out of nowhere, was catchy as heck and it raced to the top of the US charts, which was a first for an Austrian or a song sung in German (the main language of Austria) on this side of the Atlantic (though Nena's "99 Luftbaloons" made it all the way to US#2 a few years earlier.) "Rock Me Amadeus" was actually about the Baroque-era composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. There had been a huge movie a year or so before the song, called Amadeus, and it portrayed Mozart as a bit of a rock star. I think we all assume he saw that movie, wrote a German rap over a banger beat, and made record sales history. Falco was already established in his home country and had a huge international hit a few years earlier with a song called "Der Kommissar". It didn't make the Hot100, but it was US#22 on the Rock charts and US#10 on the Dance charts. An American act called After the Fire took an English remake of "Der Komissar" to US#5 on the Billboard Hot100 later that same year (1983). I feel like you may have done "Der Kommisar" by After the Fire a few months ago. If you haven't, then react to both. It's an iconic song, and one of the first international "Rap" hits. The history of Hip-Hop looks concise and linear when we look back, but when it unfolded it was messy. There were lots of Pop, Rock, Novelty, New Wave, and Synthpop songs that were influenced by early Hip-Hop. Some are good, some are bad. "West End Girls" (1986/US#1) is a work of art, "I Wanna Be a Cowboy" (1986/US#12) by Boys Don't Cry sounds similar, but feels like a joke. (It's still a good one to react to, though!)

[@talon5538]

To answer all or at least some of your questions. Austrian born rocker Falco , decided to compose something inspired by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Mozart and Falco were born and raised in Austriañ/German culture But this song is actually about Mozart (I know I don't spell the name right) , so come and Rock Me Amadeus. It was actually being sang/sung/song in English but he was Austrian with a very HEAVY accent. This man was huge everywhere but the States. Even then some of us survived

[@ratfatz]

RIP Falco, thx for the music. Nice Reaction btw :)

[@dustybrand]

Falco did the original of "Der Kommissar" two years before After The Fire did it.

[@michaelward5302]

Falco is new wave/pop music and Falso is from Austria.

[@warrax111]

Falco was a legend.

[@Ibantar]

Look up "Rock Me Amadeus (The Saleri Mix)"!! More of an instrumental but will give you insight into what he's referring to and about Falco, the artist!

[@rickyratte5643]

we love Falco. what an additut🥰 gone to soon. and you all know Mozart, its everywhere.

[@Rosiepooh75]

This entire album was fire! Vienna Calling is another great song

[@Viepax]

He was number one on Amerika Germany Austria and switzerland with this Track

[@r6854]

I know I'm late, but this song came out in the 80's shortly after the movie of the same name, Amadeus. There is an extended version that has an amazing guitar riff that gives dates of different things that pertain to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Just when Falco was starting to get international fame he died in a car crash, I think he flipped a jeep in Brazil. You should listen to a band called, 'after the fire' song name: 'der komissar' It was written by Falco but made popular by after the fire. If you want truly quirky you should react to Adam Ant song :'friend or foe'.

[@yourbaraginmart]

Ooh, rock me Amadeus Rock me Amadeus, rock me Amadeus Rock me all the time to the top Er war ein Punker (He was a Punker) Und er lebte in der groen stadt (And he lived in the big city) Es war in Wien, war Vienna (It was Vienns, was Vienna) Wo er alles tat (Where he did everything) Er hatte Schulden denn er trank (He had debts, for he drank) Doch ihn liebten alle Frauen (But all the women loved him) Und jede rief (And they shouted:) Come and rock me Amadeus Er war Superstar (He was a Superstar) Er war populär (He was popular) Er war so exaltiert (He was so exalted) Genau das war sein flair (Excatly that was his flair) Because er hatte Flair (Because he had flair) Er war allen nur zu gross (He was too big for all) Er war ein Virtuose (He was a virtuoso) War ein Rockidol (Was a rock idol) Und alles ruft noch heute (And all still call today) Und alles rief (And everyone shouted) Come and rock me Amadeus 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 Es war um 1780 (It was around 1780) Und es war in Wien (And it was in Vienna) No plastic money anymore Die Banken gegen ihn (The Banks against him) Woher die Schulden kamen (From which his debt came) War wohl jedermann bekannt (It was common knowledge) Er war ein Mann der Frauen (He was a woman's man) Frauen liebten seinen Punk (Women loved his punk) Er war Superstar (He was a Superstar) Er war populär (He was popular) Er war so exaltiert (He was so exalted) Because er hatte Flair (Because he had flair) Er war ein Virtuose (He was a virtuoso) War ein Rockidol (Was a rock idol) Und alles rief (And everyone shouted) Come and rock me Amadeus 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 Baby, baby, do it to me, rock me Baby, baby, do it to me, rock me Baby, baby, do it to me, rock me Yeah, yeah, yeah, ow Baby, baby, do it to me, rock me Baby, baby, do it to me, rock me Baby, baby, do it to me, rock me Come and rock me Amadeus (Yow) Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus, oh, oh, oh Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus, oh, oh, oh Amadeus Amadeus-deus-deus-deus

[@cherylhurst7093]

Amadeus Mozart one of the greatest composers of all time. There is also a movie called Amadeus I believe. It came out in the 80s is pretty good. Not sure why you didn't find the version they played in the US :) Oh I think that is footage from the movie in some of the scenes. Sorry I got bounced out and came back to finish my comment.

[@mikenoyes1981]

Good song back in the day. I was a freshman when this song 1st came out. It was hit back in the 80s. I jammed to it. I think his lyrics are mostly German. I listen to it still once in a while to reminisce about my youth. I think Falco passed away by now. Not sure.

[@fredalba1571]

Both of your reactions was awesome and just like everyone else in the 80's we were not sure what we were hearing at first but less then halfway through we found ourselves rocking out to it. Great song to share with a new generation.

[@rayfaircloth8253]

This song was #1 for three weeks in February 1986.

[@wolvybb1]

Amadeus is Mozart's middle name and this was a big hit for sure!

[@Linerwood2000]

Oh boy, now you're digging, never thought i'd hear you guys react on this, it came out before of after the movie "Amadeus" aka Mozart, which you should absolutely watch. It was popular, they had another hit in the US, "Der Kommisar" which is pretty good too.

[@merljacksonii7233]

Guys, there is an English version of this song if you'd really like to find out what he's saying. It actually gives a lot of accurate history on the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, probably the most "metal" of all of the classical composers.

[@kennethfrawley]

Okay guys, I am so glad other comments explained it all to you. German, with an English refrain. Now, if you want more 80s funk & techno, I suggest, SHE BLINDED ME WITH SCIENCE.

[@Wheelchairuser90]

As you’re going down this path of weird oddities from the 80’s, maybe you should explore “army of lovers”. ‘Crucified’ is quite catchy. I remember seeing them live in London and they were very theatrical. Nothing like Falco but a similar genre of bohemian visuals.

[@stephmishelle]

Jeanny is must listen to Falco song, you can really hear his singing range, again he nails it with his lyrical storytelling… is about Mozart. They have an American version of rock me amedus that explains who amedus is in English.

[@repusEsy]

actually the best reaction ever see i love u guys

[@kuku-eh5hm]

Falco was a legend :) He invented Rap music :)

[@xydoit2024]

The guy just listen and the girl is rocking and dancing

[@vampirstudmuffin]

Lolz a lot of people dont know that Mozart's full name is "Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart" and that is the hardest name I've ever heard in my life

[@kennethv5250]

this one song was insanely popular in the US when it came out. yeah its in german, yeah its quirky as shit but its catchy as hell.

[@chriscrowley9661]

😂 I feel so validated in my love of this song

[@GLA7777]

You guys had me in tears the first 30 seconds 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sachmo0196]

I know I'm yr late (24 now) but...RIP Falco. I was & knew what both of you would do @ certain parts...I was correct😂. The "beat" first....Tone, & the "Part" got her (was waiting for it). Love watching you 2 react. Just so happy....me needs that.😊