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"Der Kommissar" is a song first recorded by Falco in Austria in 1981, covered a year later by After the Fire. Originally written by Robert Ponger and Falco, the Falco version reached the top of the charts in many countries. After the Fire's version featured English lyrics by the band's Andy Piercy. The song peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
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- 1998
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- #1
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Falco
Johann (Hans) Hölzel (19 February 1957 – 6 February 1998), better known by his stage name Falco (help·info), was an Austrian pop and rock musician and rapper. He had several international hits: "Der Kommissar", "Rock Me Amadeus", "Vienna Calling", "Jeanny", "The Sound of Musik", "Coming Home (Jeanny Part 2)" and posthumously, "Out of the Dark". "Rock Me Amadeus" reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts, making him the only artist whose principal language was German to score a number-one hit in the United States. His estate claims he has sold 20 million albums and 15 million singles, which makes him the best selling Austrian singer of all time. more »
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Written by: Robert Ponger, Johann Hoelzel
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11 facts about this song
Origin"Der Kommissar" is a song first recorded by Falco in Austria in 1981, with the German band After The Fire releasing an English version in 1982. |
LyricsThe lyrics of "Der Kommissar" have been widely interpreted as being about drug use, although this has been disputed. The title refers to a slang term for a police officer. |
Chart SuccessAfter the Fire's adaptation was more successful in the United States, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Meanwhile, Falco's original version didn't chart in the US, but had great success in Europe, reaching number 1 in Germany and Austria. |
LanguageFalco's version is in German, and the English version sung by After The Fire deliberately changed the lyrics to be more easily understood by English-speaking audiences, meaning there was a significant shift in the song's meaning between the two versions. |
Falco's CareerFalco, born Johann Hölzel, was an Austrian singer and songwriter who combined pop and rock with classical music. "Der Kommissar" is among his most recognized international hits, along with "Rock Me Amadeus". |
After The Fire's versionAnother interesting fact about the After The Fire version is that it was a live recording cut in one take. The live feel of the song is often credited with contributing to its popularity. |
Music VideoIn 1982, MTV was still in its infancy and the video for "Der Kommissar," with the band performing on a smoky set, got a lot of airplay. It was one of the first videos to use the band-performance format. |
InspirationFalco was said to have been inspired by the work of Bob Dylan for the song. This was unusual as most of Falco's work was heavily inspired by rock music. |
AwardsIn 1982, "Der Kommissar" won the Amadeus Austrian Music Award for Single of the year. This was a major recognition in Falco's home country. |
Covers"Der Kommissar" has been covered by various bands and artists over the years, in both German and English. This, in itself, is a testament to the song's enduring popularity. |
LegacyDespite reaching the height of its popularity in the early '80s, "Der Kommissar" continues to make an impact. It's been used in various movies and TV shows, including "Breaking Bad" and "The Americans," further solidifying its status as an iconic piece of music. |
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