Rock Me Amadeus

Falco

About Rock Me Amadeus

"Rock Me Amadeus" is a song recorded by Austrian musician Falco, for his third studio album Falco 3 (1985). The single was made available for physical sale in May 1985 in German-speaking Europe, through A&M. "Rock Me Amadeus" was written by Falco along with Dutch music producers Bolland & Bolland. The single became the first German language song to peak at number one of the Billboard Hot 100 on 29 March 1986. It topped the singles charts on both sides of the Atlantic. It was Falco's only number one hit in both the United States and the United Kingdom, despite the artist's popularity in Germany, his native Austria, and much of Europe.  


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Rock me all the time to the top

Er war ein Punker
Und er lebte in der großen Stadt
Es war in Wien, war Vienna
Wo er alles tat

Er hatte Schulden denn er trank
Doch ihn liebten alle Frauen
Und jede rief
Come and rock me Amadeus

Er war Superstar
Er war populär
Er war so exaltiert
Because er hatte Flair
Er war ein Virtuose
Er war ein Rockidol
Und alles rief
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

Ey
Es war um siebzehn hundert achtzig
Und es war in Wien
No plastic money anymore
Die Banken gegen ihn
Woher die Schulden kamen

War wohl jedermann bekannt
Er war ein Mann der Frauen
Frauen liebten seinen Punk

Er war Superstar
Er war populär
Er war so exaltiert
Genau das war sein Flair
Er war ein Virtuose
War ein Rockidol
Und alles ruft
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

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, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus

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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: Ferdinand D. Bolland, Robert J. Bolland, Johann Hoelzel

Lyrics © AUSTRO-MECHANA GMBH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Recognition
"Rock Me Amadeus" is the most successful single by the Austrian pop-rock musician Falco.
Historical Significance
The song was the first German-language song to peak at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1986.
Song Inspiration
Falco was inspired by the movie "Amadeus" to create this song. His song paid tribute to the classical music maestro, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Worldwide Success
The song topped the singles charts on both sides of the Atlantic. It was a No.1 in the UK and the USA.
Track Versions
There are several versions of the song. The song has its German version, English version, extended version and a shorter radio edit version.
Cultural Influence
The song is well recognized and has been featured in various TV shows, movies, and commercials such as "The Simpsons", "The Money Pit" and "Cadillac Man".
Music Video
The music video of "Rock Me Amadeus" showcased an 18th-century setting, with Falco appearing in several costumes, representing Mozart's era, mixed with the '80s pop culture.
Musical Style
The song is a perfect blend of classical music and the then-popular synth-pop music genre.
Falco's Career
"Rock Me Amadeus" was responsible for pushing Falco into international stardom, prominent in the late-80s music scene.
Posthumous Recognition
The popularity of this retro hit resumed after Falco's tragic death in 1998, solidifying his spot as an unforgettable artist in the music world.

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