As a dance music producer, his first big success came with the single Somebody Dance with Me, which is similar in sound to Rockwell's, "Somebody's Watching Me". The single hit number one in Switzerland. After this, he charted well with the singles Keep on Dancing and Take Control.
René has received numerous golds and platinums for his songs and has found success in Europe (primarily Germany and Switzerland) and South America. René's more recent songs are a departure from eurodance, but he still produces decent eurodance tracks such as Moscow (2001), No More Pain (2003), and Amazing Life (2005).
One of his singles, Chihuahua, was used in a Spanish Coca-Cola commercial. In 2003 it was re-released due to its huge success and it ended being the second best selling single of the year world wide. In December 2004, the Cantonese version of Chihuahua was written by Wyman Wong as the theme song of the same product. This version was performed by Joey Yung.
In 2004, as a result of the success of Chihuahua, René was awarded the Swiss award for Showbusiness at the Swiss awards, an annual event meant to recognise high achieving Swiss people.
As well as being a eurodance performer and producer, René is also a talented choreographic dancer.
During 1993 René met Nancy Rentzsch; she joined his team in 1995. René and Nancy became a couple and in 2002 they married and had two children, Jamiro Rene (born October 8, 2002) and Kayley Nancy (born September 29, 2006).
DJ Bobo’s became a United Nations World Food Programme National Ambassador Against Hunger in October 2006, becoming the first Swiss celebrity to take up the role. He was also a participant in the 2006 Geneva Walk the World event.
On October 11, 2006 DJ Bobo announced in a press conference that he has applied to represent Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with his song "Vampires are alive".
UPDATE - Swiss broadcaster SF have announced that René Baumann (DJ BoBo), will represent the country at the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest. A jury made up of music professionals will select his song for Helsinki out of 60 potential entries.
Discography
Albums:
* Dance with Me (1993)
* There Is a Party (1994)
* Just for You (1995)
* World in Motion (1996)
* Magic (1998)
* The Ultimate Megamix '99 (1999)
* Level 6 (1999)
* Planet Colors (2001)
* Celebration (2002)
* Visions (2003)
* Chihuahua (2003)
* Live in Concert (2003)
* Pirates of Dance (2005)
* Greatest Hits (2006)
Singles:
* I Love You (1989)
* Ladies in the House (1991)
* Let's Groove On (1991)
* Somebody Dance with Me (1992)
* Keep on Dancing (1993)
* Take Control (1994)
* Everybody (1994)
* Let the Dream Come True (1994)
* Love Is All Around (1995)
* There Is a Party (1995)
* Freedom (1995)
* Love Is the Price (1996)
* Pray (1996)
* Respect Yourself (1996)
* It's My Life (1997)
* Shadows of the Night (1997)
* Where Is Your Love (1998)
* Around the World (1998)
* Celebrate (1998)
* Together (1999)
* Lies (1999)
* What a Feeling (2001)
* Hard to Say I'm Sorry (2001)
* Colors of Life (2001)
* Celebration (2002)
* I Believe (2003)
* Chihuahua (2003)
* Pirates of Dance (2005)
* Amazing Life (2005)
* Pura Passion (2005)
* Secrets of Love (2006)
Merry Christmas
DJ Bobo Lyrics
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Stars in the sky shining bright see the light
Forget about the problems for one day in your life
With your wife, your family, your friends and in harmony
Let's come together help the sad and lonely through
It could be me or you so what we gonna do
Come and take my hand, let me understand
Welcome to the Christmas land
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Feel the power of the silent night
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
See the guiding star is shining so bright
Oh oh oho
We're celebrating Christmas
Come and join the party of love
Oh oh oho
We're celebrating Christmas
See the stars are shining above
Who wants to spend Christmas time alone
At home on your own sitting next to the phone
Waiting for someone who's calling tonight
To hold you tight, let the stars shine bright
Feel the spirit, the power of love
These emotional moments and the sky above
Friends are together celebrating hand in hand
Welcome to the Christmas land
The lyrics to DJ Bobo's "Merry Christmas" paint a picture of a winter wonderland filled with love, harmony, and togetherness. The opening lines describe a cold, snowy night and the stars shining bright in the sky. Rather than focusing on the problems of the world, the song urges the listener to come together with loved ones to celebrate Christmas in peace and joy.
The chorus repeats the message of togetherness and the power of the silent night. DJ Bobo sings of the guiding star shining bright, a symbol of hope and light during the dark and cold winter months. The song continues to emphasize the importance of being surrounded by friends and family during the holiday season, as opposed to spending it alone waiting for the phone to ring.
The lyrics also touch on the importance of helping those who may be sad and lonely during the holidays. The line "It could be me or you so what we gonna do" serves as a reminder to those who are fortunate enough to have love and support during the holidays to extend that kindness to those who may not be as lucky.
Overall, "Merry Christmas" is a feel-good song about the power of love, togetherness, and the joy that comes with celebrating the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
The snow is falling in a cold winter night
Snow is gently falling from the sky on a chilly winter night.
Stars in the sky shining bright see the light
The stars in the night sky are shining brightly for all to see.
Forget about the problems for one day in your life
Take a break from your problems and worries for just one day.
With your wife, your family, your friends and in harmony
Spend time with your loved ones, creating a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.
Let's come together help the sad and lonely through
Join together to help those who may be feeling alone or saddened during the holiday season.
It could be me or you so what we gonna do
Remember that anyone can experience feelings of loneliness, so let's work together to uplift each other.
Come and take my hand, let me understand
Reach out and take my hand so that we can understand each other.
Welcome to the Christmas land
Let's all come together and celebrate the joys of Christmas.
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Wishing you a joyful and merry Christmas!
Feel the power of the silent night
Experience the enchanting stillness and peacefulness of the silent night.
See the guiding star is shining so bright
Observe the bright and radiant guiding star illuminating the night sky.
We're celebrating Christmas
We are rejoicing and commemorating the annual holiday of Christmas.
Come and join the party of love
Come and join the festivities of love and togetherness during Christmas.
See the stars are shining above
Look up and appreciate the twinkling stars in the sky above.
Who wants to spend Christmas time alone
Who would want to spend the holiday season alone?
At home on your own sitting next to the phone
Sitting alone at home, waiting for the phone to ring.
Waiting for someone who's calling tonight
Hoping for a call from someone to talk to tonight.
To hold you tight, let the stars shine bright
To be held tightly and feel comforted, while gazing at the shining stars above.
Feel the spirit, the power of love
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit and feel the strength and warmth of love.
These emotional moments and the sky above
These sentimental moments and the beautiful sky above us.
Friends are together celebrating hand in hand
Enjoying the holiday season with friends, all celebrating and holding hands.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: AXEL BREITUNG, RENE BAUMANN
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