Charts - Otto Waalkes: Grateful about his musical 2023
Comedian Otto Waalkes (75) is grateful and happy as he looks back on the year that is coming to an end - especially about his first number one hit "Friesenjung". "When you've been in show business for so long and things like that happen, you're just happy to have a peak again," Waalkes told the German Press Agency.
He has no explanation as to why the reinterpretation of his song from the 90s has been so well received in recent months. "I don't even want to think about it. I just enjoy it as it is. Anything else would be too speculative."
Waalkes had given Dutchman Joost and Berlin rapper Ski Aggu permission to re-record a dance version of his song in the spring. Ski Aggu explains the success primarily through the popularity of the comedy legend.
"Everyone knows him and everyone likes him. He's just super funny and very likeable. And the song is also really catchy. I contributed the least to the song," the musician with the ski goggles explained to dpa.
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- People across Germany have been enjoying the resurgence of comedian Otto Waalkes' music, with his hit "Friesenjung" reaching the top of the charts.
- During the 90s, Otto Waalkes initially gained popularity in Lower Saxony, but his latest success in the charts is a testament to his enduring appeal.
- The dance remix of "Friesenjung" by Dutchman Joost and Berlin rapper Ski Aggu has brought new life to Waalkes' classic song, catapulting it to the top of the charts in Berlin and beyond.
- The success of "Friesenjung" in the charts is not just a result of its catchy tune, but also due to the deep affection and admiration that generations of people have for Otto Waalkes and his comedy.
- In Cologne, where Waalkes has a strong following, fans have been lining up to buy the single and sing along to the new version of their favorite song from the 90s.
- Not everyone can claim to have a song from the 90s reach the charts in the 2020s, and Waalkes is thankful for the opportunity to share his music with a new generation of fans.
Source: www.stern.de
