Oct 06, 2017 99 luftballons, also known as international album, is a compilation album by german pop band nena, released in 1984. The radio version contains only the first, second, and fifth stanzas of the original song, although one could always sing along with the instrumentals in between the second and the fifth stanzas either the third or the fourth stanza. Neunundneunzig luftballons, 99 balloons is a song by the german ndw band nena from their 1983 selftitled album. Start your free trial learn more new subscribers only. Nena released a single for her cover o shes a rainbow bi the rolling stones an aw. This song was first performed in germany on 6 september 2009. Three decades after 99 luftballoons, nena comes to. The german version topped the australian charts for five weeks and the new zealand charts. Nena recordit an released a new version o her hit sang 99 luftballons in 2009 an aw, which mair closely follaes the 1980s oreeginal, in contrast tae her 2002 version. It became successful in britain and the united states soon after. Gabriele kerner recorded a new bilingual germanenglish version of anyplace, anywhere, anytime with kim wilde in 2002.
The wunderkind of the german new wave scene got the name at the age of three while on vacation with her family in spain when the name stuck. Nena was also the name of the band with whom she released the song. Beginning in 1982, nena became one of the most successful pop stars germany had ever seen, especially given the unique success of the original germanlanguage version of the single 99 luftballons in the u. She rose to international fame in 1983 with the new german wave song 99 luftballons. Gabriele susanne kerner born march 25, 1960, in the city of hagen, better known by her stage name nena, is a german singer. Nena born gabriele susanne kerner, march 24, 1960, hagen, north rhinewestphalia, west germany is a german singer and actress. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. This sang wis first performit in germany on 6 september 2009. Nena 99 luftballons new version westbam remix 2002. The most successful germanlanguage single in the us since kraftwerks autobahn nearly a decade before, nenas 99 luftballoons is a staple of mtvera nostalgia. Nena 99 luftballons new version 2009 video dailymotion. Though nena the band and singer had a few hits after this song, 99 luftballons was by far its most significant success and remains a favorite in both languages. Nena 99 luftballons new version lyrics genius lyrics.
Nena 99 luftballonsnew version2002 0 mylist6176032. The song was written by nena band members, uwe fahrenkrogpetersen music and carlo karges lyrics. If the track was the one which launched nenas career in germany, where its release preceded 99 luftballons, it had the opposite effect in the anglophone world where an english version. Instrumental version backing track of the song 99 luftballons 2002 nena instrumental by nena in midi format. The duet became a big hit in many european countries, including germany, austria, belgium, denmark. Song information for 99 luftballons nena on allmusic. She rose to international fame in 1984 with the new german wave song 99 luftballons, rerecorded in english as 99 red balloons.
An englishlanguage version titled 99 red balloons, with lyrics by kevin mcalea, was also released on the album 99 luftballons in 1984 after widespread success of the original in europe. This 2002 version has the song slowed down a bit in pace and has got a little heavier treatment. But nena was not simply a stage name she would assume later on. Rammstein 99 luftballons nena cover video dailymotion. Neunundneunzig luftballons, 99 balloons is a song by the german band nena from their 1983 selftitled album. Nena is the stage name of german singer and actress gabriele susanne kerner born 24 march 1960 in hagen, nordrheinwestfalen, germany. Nena is best known for 99 luftballons, a germanlanguage global hit that reached no. Nena 99 luftballons new version westbam remix 2002, vinyl. Every so often balloons can be seen tied to the ground amongst barbed wire and planks of wood. I edited this transcription for some small grammar and spelling mistakes, but there is one correction that will effect translations.
Nena was also the name of the band with whom she released the. It works incredibly well in fact like a completely different number. Balloons soar, nena fades 99 luftballons was an antiwar protest song written by the bands guitarist carlo karges. The first track, lass mich dein pirat sein, is a remix. Nena 99 luftballons official music video the 80s ruled. The most successful germanlanguage single in the us since kraftwerks autobahn nearly a decade before, nena s 99 luftballoons is. Sep 29, 2010 nena and kim wilde anyplace anywhere anytime 2002 hd. Neunundneunzig luftballons, 99 balloons is an antiwar protest song by the german band nena from their 1983 selftitled album. Jun 23, 2007 nena 99 luftballons 1983 gabriele susanne nena kerner vocals rolf brendel drums carlo karges guitar jurgen dehmel bass uwe fahrenkrogpetersen keyboards. The albums lead single, the new version of 99 luftballons, was released three weeks before the. Nena is the stage name of german singer and actress gabriele susanne kerner born 24. Gabriele susanne kerner born 24 march 1960, better known by her stage name nena, is a german singer and actress.
Nena herself is not shown with them, but wandering alone through smoke and mounds of earth. With the full name of nena kerner, she had spent one year as vocalist for the str. In 2002, she celebrated the musical anniversary by. Her whole 20 jahre nena feat disc where the new 99 version comes from is excellent, with updated versions of many other of her early songs. Nena was also the name of the band with whom she released the 1984 english recording of her most wellknown song 99 red balloons orginally released in germany in 1983 as 99 luftballons nena acquired her nickname, which means baby girl in spanish, at. An englishlanguage version titled 99 red balloons, with lyrics by kevin. With the rerecording and subsequent release of some of her old songs, her career re. Three decades after 99 luftballoons, nena comes to america. Nena leuchtturm 2002 version music video 7f5c64906.
The woman the world knows simply as nena was born in the small german town of hagen in 1960 as gabriele susanne kerner. An englishlanguage version titled 99 red balloons, with lyrics by kevin mcalea, was also released on the album 99 luftballons in 1984 after widespread success of the original in europe and japan. Nena was also the name of the band with whom she released the 1984 english recording of her most wellknown song 99 red balloons orginally released in germany in 1983 as 99 luftballons. It was their first album released worldwide following the success of 99 luftballons and also the first with english lyrics.
May 08, 2010 she rose to international fame in 1984 with the new german wave song 99 luftballons, rerecorded in english as 99 red balloons. In 2009 she recorded and released a new version of her hit song 99 luftballons, which more closely follows the 1980s original, in contrast to her 2002 version. Translation of 99 luftballons by nena from german to english. It reestablished nena as a national icon and international star. Now, nena or gabriele susanne kerner is successful as a solo artist outside of the u. Nena, leuchtturm is the only rework from the album which nena hasnt discarded in favor of the original version, the 2002 version being the one she has continued to perform live ever. Nena and kim wilde anyplace anywhere anytime 2002 hd. Nena 2002, and a 2009 retro version, which originally aired as an animated video on the european. Nenas 1983 antiwar anthem 99 luftballonswas wrote during in cold warera germany the opening lines describe 99 red balloons floating off into the horizon, an inspiration taken by nena.
This new version seems to be more on the original version than the version from 2002. Lists jason baums top 6 music videos and 4 music films of 2019. Also, her newish 2000something disc of new originals, willst du mit mir gehen is arguably the best stuff shes ever done, truly great electropop music. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. She is best known for her 1983 hit song 99 luftballons 99 red balloons in english.
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