Autobahn
Kraftwerk
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Wir fahr'n fahr'n fahr'n auf der Autobahn Vor uns liegt ein weites tal Die sonne scheint mit glitzerstrahl Die fahrbahn ist ein graues band Weisse streifen, gruener rand Jetzt schalten wir das radio an Aus dem lautsprecher klingt es dann: Wir fahr'n auf der Autobahn... Translation: We are driving on the Autobahn In front of us is a wide valley The sun is shining with glittering rays The driving strip is a grey track White stripes, green edge We are switching the radio on From the speaker it sounds: We are driving on the Autobahn
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Written by: Emil Schult, Florian Schneider-Esleben, Ralf Huetter
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10 facts about this song
Genesis of the Band"Autobahn" is a song by Kraftwerk, a German music band formed in Düsseldorf in 1970. The band consists of Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Karl Bartos, and Wolfgang Flür.
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Release and ReceptionThe song was released as a single in 1974 and the full version appeared on the album 'Autobahn.' The single reached number 11 in the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's most successful single in the UK.
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Track DurationThe original track lasts over 22 minutes, which covers the entire first half of the album that it's named after. However, the version that gets radio play typically lasts 3 minutes and 27 seconds.
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Recording Technique"Autobahn" is notable for its use of synthetic electronic sounds and a vocoder to mimic the sound of cars passing on a motorway, thus enriching the band's electronic music with a concept.
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Descriptive LyricsThe lyrics of the song, written in German, were inspired by the feeling of freedom and escape provided by driving on an open road.
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Broadcasting HistoryThe edited version of "Autobahn" introduced Kraftwerk to an international following. It was played on the United States' radio during the energy crisis of the 1970s.
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Innovative Music VideoThe music video, digitally enhanced with special effects of the band members driving a car through various minimalist landscapes, was one of the first examples of its kind and launched the genre of electronic music videos.
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Influence on Music Industry"Autobahn", with its pioneering electronic sound, greatly influenced the development of Electronic dance music, Ambient music, and Post-punk.
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Translation ControversyThere was a common misinterpretation of the song's lyrics due to similarity in German and English phonetics. Some listeners misheard "Wir fahren fahren fahren auf der Autobahn" as "Fun fun fun on the Autobahn", confusing it with the Beach Boys' lyric "Fun, Fun, Fun".
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Immortal LegacyDespite being released about 45 years ago, "Autobahn" is considered a classic, and is still performed live regularly by Kraftwerk during their concerts. Its influence on the music of future generations is undeniable.
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