Appearing at the height of the disco boom and following on the heels of other German-produced bands such as Boney M., Arabesque, and Silver Convention, the band achieved wide popularity throughout the world, especially in Europe, Russia, and Japan, though they went wholly unnoticed in the United States. Their songs invariably were themed on historical figures and exotic cultures and locales.
Though the group broke up in the mid-1980s, it has enjoyed a recent resurgence in popularity on the internet due to a video of them performing their hit song Moskau being discovered. The video and the song associated with it have become a popular topic on blogs and websites.
The original members of the group were:
* Steve Bender (1942-2006)
* Wolfgang Heichel
* Henriette Heichel
* Leslie Mándoki
* Edina Pop
* Louis Hendrik Potgieter (1951-1993)
The band re-formed in late 2005, with Stefan Track replacing Potgieter as the "Khan" character. They performed at the Olympiyski Arena in Moscow on October 17, 2005. On May 7th, 2006, Steve Bender (the member famous for his bald appearance) died of cancer.
The band, now under the name "The Legacy of Dschinghis Khan", has a tour scheduled for Winter 2006 - Fall 2007. In the tour, their show will consist of "Cirque du Dschinghis Khan", featuring other performers, including Mongolian circus acts. Their announced dates are listed on the official website of the group and are subject to change. Their planned German national tour dates in January 2007 will coincide with the release of their latest as-of-yet untitled LP and DVD. It will be their first release since 1999's "Die Großen Erfolge".
Their songs appear in the video games Taiko No Tatsujin, Pop'n Music, and Stepping Selection.
Moscau
Dschinghis Khan Lyrics
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Türme aus purem Gold
Kalt wie das Eis
Moskau, doch wer dich wirklich kennt,
Der weiss ein Feuer brennt
In dir so heiß.
Hey hey hey auf die Gläser
Hau hau hau, ja das ist schön
...
Moskau Moskau, wirf die Gläser an die Wand,
Russland ist ein schönes Land
Ho ho ho ho ho
Moskau Moskau, deine Seele ist so groß,
Nachts da ist der Teufel los
Ha ha ha ha ha
Moskau Moskau, Liebe schmeckt wie Kavia,
Mädchen sind zum küssen da
Ho ho ho ho ho
Moskau Moskau, komm wir tanzen auf dem Tisch,
Bis der Tisch zusammenbricht
Ha ha ha ha ha
Moskau, Tor zur Vergangenheit,
Spiegel der Zarenzeit, rot wie das Blut
Mo-Mo-Mo-Moskau, wenn deine Seele brennt,
Der weiss, die Liebe brennt, heiß wie die glut
Hey hey hey auf die Gläser
Hau hau hau, ja das ist schön
Hey hey hey auf die Liebe
...
Moskau Moskau, wirf die Gläser an die Wand,
Russland ist ein schönes Land
Ho ho ho ho ho
Moskau Moskau, deine Seele ist so groß,
Nachts da ist der Teufel los
Ha ha ha ha ha
Moskau la la la la la la,
La la la la la, ho ho ho ho ho
Moskau la la la la la la,
La la la la la, ha ha ha ha ha
Moskau Moskau, Vodka trinkt man pur und kalt,
Das macht hundert Jahre alt ho ho ho ho ho
Moskau Moskau, Väterchen dein Glas ist leer,
Doch im Keller ist noch mehr ha ha ha ha ha
Hey hey hey auf die Gläser
Hau hau hau, ja das ist schön
Hey hey hey auf die Liebe
...
Moskau Moskau, wirf die Gläser an die Wand,
Russland ist ein schönes Land
Ho ho ho ho ho
Moskau Moskau, deine Seele ist so groß,
Nachts da ist der Teufel los
Ha ha ha ha ha
Moskau Moskau, Liebe schmeckt wie Kavia,
Mädchen sind zum küssen da
Ho ho ho ho ho
Moskau Moskau, komm wir tanzen auf dem Tisch,
Bis der Tisch zusammenbricht
Ha ha ha ha ha
The song "Moskau" by Dschinghis Khan is a festive and high-spirited celebration of Moscow, Russia. The first verse establishes the city's enigmatic and foreign persona, with towers of pure gold and icy temperatures. However, those who truly know Moscow understand that a burning fire and intense passion lies within the city. The chorus features a call-and-response of "Hey hey hey" and "Hau hau hau," urging everyone to raise their glasses and enjoy life.
The following verses continue to exalt the city of Moscow, admiring its past as a gateway to Russian history and culture, and embracing its contemporary pleasures, such as vodka drinking and kissing beautiful girls. The chorus repeats the same melody and lyrics each time, leading up to an energetic climax where the party-goers are encouraged to dance on the table until it collapses.
Overall, "Moskau" is an infectious and lively tribute to the city of Moscow, encapsulating both its enigmatic mystique and its vibrant energy and celebrating life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Moskau, fremd und geheimnisvoll
Moscow, foreign and mysterious
Türme aus purem Gold
Towers made of pure gold
Kalt wie das Eis
Cold as ice
Moskau, doch wer dich wirklich kennt, Der weiss ein Feuer brennt, In dir so heiß.
Moscow, but those who truly know you, know that a fire burns hot within you.
Hey hey hey auf die Gläser Hau hau hau, ja das ist schön Hey hey hey auf das Leben
Hey hey hey, raise your glasses and cheers to life
Moskau Moskau, wirf die Gläser an die Wand, Russland ist ein schönes Land Ho ho ho ho ho
Moscow Moscow, throw your glasses against the wall, Russia is a beautiful country
Moskau Moskau, deine Seele ist so groß, Nachts da ist der Teufel los Ha ha ha ha ha
Moscow Moscow, your soul is so big that the devil comes out at night and laughs
Moskau Moskau, Liebe schmeckt wie Kavia, Mädchen sind zum küssen da Ho ho ho ho ho
Moscow Moscow, love tastes like caviar, girls are made for kissing
Moskau Moskau, komm wir tanzen auf dem Tisch, Bis der Tisch zusammenbricht Ha ha ha ha ha
Moscow Moscow, let's dance on the table until it breaks and laugh
Moskau, Tor zur Vergangenheit, Spiegel der Zarenzeit, rot wie das Blut
Moscow, gateway to the past, mirror of the Tsarist era, red like blood
Mo-Mo-Mo-Moskau, wenn deine Seele brennt, Der weiss, die Liebe brennt, heiß wie die glut
Mo-Mo-Mo-Moscow, when your soul burns, he knows that love burns hot like embers
Moskau la la la la la la, La la la la la, ho ho ho ho ho Moskau la la la la la la, La la la la la, ha ha ha ha ha
Moscow la la la la la la, la la la la la, ho ho ho ho ho Moscow la la la la la la, la la la la la, ha ha ha ha ha
Moskau Moskau, Vodka trinkt man pur und kalt, Das macht hundert Jahre alt ho ho ho ho ho
Moscow Moscow, vodka is drunk pure and cold, it makes one live for a hundred years, ho ho ho ho ho
Moskau Moskau, Väterchen dein Glas ist leer, Doch im Keller ist noch mehr ha ha ha ha ha
Moscow Moscow, little father, your glass is empty, but there's more in the cellar, ha ha ha ha ha
Hey hey hey auf die Gläser Hau hau hau, ja das ist schön Hey hey hey auf die Liebe
Hey hey hey, raise your glasses and cheers to love
Contributed by Austin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@motherlandmars5999
Allah did not forbid music. This is a complete fabrication. There is no such ruling in the Holy Qur'an. Music is a wonderful gift from Allah to people. Those who want to discredit Islam fabricate such lies in the name of the Prophet Muhammad.
Аллах не запрещал музыку. Это полная выдумка. В Священном Коране такого постановления нет. Музыка - прекрасный дар от Аллах. Те, кто хочет дискредитировать ислам, используют имя Пророка Мухаммеда, чтобы сфабриковать такую ложь.
Allah no prohibió la música. Esta es una fabricación completa. No existe tal regla en el Sagrado Corán. La música es un regalo maravilloso de Allah para las personas. Aquellos que quieren desacreditar al Islam inventan tales mentiras en nombre del Profeta Muhammad.
لم يمنع الله الموسيقى. هذا تلفيق كامل. لا يوجد مثل هذا الحكم في القرآن الكريم. الموسيقى هدية رائعة من الله للناس. أولئك الذين يريدون تشويه سمعة الإسلام يختلقون مثل هذه الأكاذيب باسم النبي محمد.
Allah müziği yasaklamamıştır. Bu tamamen uydurmadır. Kutsal Kitabımız Kuranı-Kerim'de Allah'ın böyle bir emri yoktur. Müzik Yüce Allah'ın insanlara lütfettiği güzel bir nimettir. İslam'ı bilerekten gözden düşürmek isteyenler hz.Muhammed Peygamberin adını kullanarak böyle yalanlar uyduruyorlar.
上帝并没有禁止音乐。 这是完全的捏造。 《古兰经》中没有这样的规定。 音乐是上帝赐予的美好礼物。 那些想诋毁伊斯兰教的人以先知穆罕默德的名义编造这样的谎言。
@motherlandmars5999
Allah did not forbid music. This is a complete fabrication. There is no such ruling in the Holy Qur'an. Music is a wonderful gift from Allah to people. Those who want to discredit Islam fabricate such lies in the name of the Prophet Muhammad.
Аллах не запрещал музыку. Это полная выдумка. В Священном Коране такого постановления нет. Музыка - прекрасный дар от Аллах. Те, кто хочет дискредитировать ислам, используют имя Пророка Мухаммеда, чтобы сфабриковать такую ложь.
Allah no prohibió la música. Esta es una fabricación completa. No existe tal regla en el Sagrado Corán. La música es un regalo maravilloso de Allah para las personas. Aquellos que quieren desacreditar al Islam inventan tales mentiras en nombre del Profeta Muhammad.
لم يمنع الله الموسيقى. هذا تلفيق كامل. لا يوجد مثل هذا الحكم في القرآن الكريم. الموسيقى هدية رائعة من الله للناس. أولئك الذين يريدون تشويه سمعة الإسلام يختلقون مثل هذه الأكاذيب باسم النبي محمد.
Allah müziği yasaklamamıştır. Bu tamamen uydurmadır. Kutsal Kitabımız Kuranı-Kerim'de Allah'ın böyle bir emri yoktur. Müzik Yüce Allah'ın insanlara lütfettiği güzel bir nimettir. İslam'ı bilerekten gözden düşürmek isteyenler hz.Muhammed Peygamberin adını kullanarak böyle yalanlar uyduruyorlar.
上帝并没有禁止音乐。 这是完全的捏造。 《古兰经》中没有这样的规定。 音乐是上帝赐予的美好礼物。 那些想诋毁伊斯兰教的人以先知穆罕默德的名义编造这样的谎言。
@racaillou9885
The original Power Rangers
@DschinghisKhanMusic
😂
@sakadachum
NO WAY
@itwasmewasntit2448
Couldn't help but think this when I saw them :D
@SuperEpicGamerMan1
I’m going to tell my kids that this is
The original power rangers
@christianmanuelvillegasvar3079
yesss mmmmmm
@tahamohammad1741
A german band named after a Mongolian leader, singing about the Russian capital, performing in Poland, and you have me an Arab guy living in Denmark watching this on an American designed phone, made in China. What a time to be alive.
@goodmeme1711
😂
@massib4523
the electronic chip is made in South Korea and the software written in India
@etzerdlasgaudistuben5300
you are a normie and you believe in the devil