He is the only artist to score a #1 Hit in the U.S. with a German language song, and his albums and singles have sold about 60 million copies worldwide.
Early Years
Born in Vienna, studying at the Vienna Music Conservatory in 1977 which he left after one semester to pursue a career in music, he lived for a short time in West Berlin while singing in a jazz-rock band. When he returned to Vienna he was calling himself "Falco," reportedly in tribute to the East German ski jumper Falko Weißpflog, and playing in the Austrian bands Spinning Wheel and Hallucination Company. En route to becoming an international rock star in his own right, he was bass player in the Austrian hard rock-punk rock band Drahdiwaberl (from 1978 until 1983). With Drahdiwaberl he wrote and performed the song "Ganz Wien" which he would also include on his debut solo album Einzelhaft.
Individual success
Falco's first hit was "Der Kommissar" from the 1982 album Einzelhaft. A German language song about drug consumption that combines rap verses with a sung chorus, Falco's record was a number-one success in many countries but failed to break big in the U.S. The song, however, would prove to have a life of its own in two English-language versions. British Rock band After the Fire recorded an English cover version, loosely based on Falco's lyrics and also called "Der Kommissar" (with "uh-oh" and "alles klar Herr Kommissar" the only other lyrics held over from the original). This time, the song shot to number three in the United States (their only major hit there) in 1983, though it failed to crack the UK Top 40. The band - who had been together more than a decade - broke up almost immediately thereafter. That same year, American singer Laura Branigan recorded a version of the song with new English lyrics, under the title "Deep in the Dark" on her album Branigan 2.
After a second album, Junge Roemer, failed to provide a repeat to his debut single's success (outside of Austria and Germany, where the album topped the charts), Falco began to experiment with English lyrics in an effort to broaden his appeal, and chose a new production team. The result would be the most popular album and single of his career.
Falco recorded "Rock Me Amadeus" inspired in part by the Oscar-winning film Amadeus, and the song became a worldwide hit in 1986. This time, his record reached #1 in the U.S. and UK, bringing him the success that had eluded him in that major market a few years earlier. The song remained in the top spot of the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks and his album, Falco 3, fittingly peaked at the number three position on the Billboard album charts. Unheard of at the time for a white performer, much less a European one, the Austrian rapper's single climbed to the upper reaches of the Billboard Top R&B Singles Chart (only a few years earlier called the "Black Singles" chart), peaking at number 6. Falco 3 peaked at number 18 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. Ultimately, "Rock Me Amadeus" went to the #1 spot in over a dozen countries including the Soviet Union and Japan. Follow-up single "Vienna Calling" was another international pop hit, peaking at #18 of the Billboard Charts and #17 on the U.S. Cash Box Charts in 1986. A double A-side 12" single featuring remixes of those two hits peaked at #4 on the U.S. Dance/Disco charts.
"Jeanny" the third release from the album Falco 3, brought the performer back to the top of the charts across Europe. Highly controversial when it was released in Germany and the Netherlands, the story of "Jeanny" was told from the point of view of a rapist and possible murderer. Several DJs and radio stations refused to play the ballad, which was ignored in the U.S., although it became a huge hit in many European countries, and inspired two sequels on later albums.
In 1986, the album Emotional was released, produced by Rob and Ferdi Bolland (Bolland & Bolland). On the Album were "Coming Home (Jeanny Part 2, Ein Jahr danach)" and the song "Kamikaze Cappa" which was written as a tribute to the late photojournalist Robert Capa. "The Sound of Musik" was another international success, and a Top 20 U.S. Dance hit, though he failed to make the U.S. pop charts. He also went on "Emotional-Tour" which was a world tour where he ended up in Japan at 1987. In 1987, he sang a duet with Brigitte Nielsen "Body Next to Body" and the single was a Top 10 hit in the Germanic countries. The Album Wiener Blut was released in 1988 but it did not get much publicity outside Germany and Austria.
After "Jeanny," there were a number of European hits, but Falco was rarely heard in the U.S. and the UK. His 1992 U.S. comeback attempt, the album Nachtflug with the song "Titanic" won a number of awards, but failed to chart in America.
Death
Falco died of severe injuries received from a collision with a bus in his Mitsubishi Pajero near the city of Puerto Plata, in the Dominican Republic on 6 February 1998, just two weeks before his 41st birthday. While it was initially reported that the autopsy showed high blood levels of alcohol and cocaine, this was disputed. At the time of his death, he was working on a comeback into the music world.
He was buried in the Zentralfriedhof (Central Cemetery) in Vienna, Austria.
Years active: 1974 -1998
Jeanny Pt. 1
Falco Lyrics
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Muitas Coisas eu queria esquecer (pode crê), coisas que eu queria mais não pude ter
A infância pra mim são lembranças muito vagas, aprendi desde pequeno que tenho que conquista na raça.
Todas as palavras incentivos e conselhos eu guardei, pessoas especiais amigos parentes me apeguei, erros fitas erradas com certeza quase me compliquei
Na escola já paguei pedágio já fui humilhado, já “zuei” já brinquei e também briguei
Perca de uns amigos, pensamentos em conflitos silencio no recinto perdi o meu padrinho, infarto do meu PAI amigo, também sinto saudades do meu mano Zico
Certas coisa é muito bom falar sei que pode magoar, um minuto eu preciso, deixei a lagrima rolar.
Me Lembro de coisa que quero esquecer, mais agora tem motivos de mais para viver
Me Lembro de coisa que quero esquecer, mais agora tem motivos de mais para viver
FALCO HAGER:
Desgastante demais lembrar de tudo que se quer esquecer
Fico me perguntando isso acontece sem eu querer, é muito complicado essa nossa realidade em passos passivos busco força para minha felicidade.
Eu me culpo de mais por aquilo que aconteceu no passado, mesmo isso estando tão distante ainda sinto o sabor amargo.
Ficar sozinho por muito tempo começo a chorar porque lembro que foi na guerra que comecei a caminhar, o racismo contra minha pessoa trouxe serias tristezas.
E meu pai me ensinou a sorrir em meio aos meus problemas, lembro dos meus que já fecharam os olhos, sei que todos estaremos juntos um dia é obvio.
Quero esquecer um pouco o muro das lamentações, andei em meio aos catimbós em tempo de tribulações, serei como o rugido dos mais fortes dos Leões, com suor no rosto multiplicarei a mesa com peixes e pães.
VERSO, alegria vem ao amanhecer isso é fato CERTO, hoje sou linha de frente do meu barraco, ter coragem para admitir os erros não é pra qualquer um, alegria vem quando lembro que Deus preenche meu coração.
REFRÃO: Diego Lima
Me Lembro de coisa que quero esquecer, mais agora tem motivos de mais para viver
Me Lembro de coisa que quero esquecer, mais agora tem motivos de mais para viver
The lyrics of "Jeanny Pt. 1" by Falco are not related to the Portuguese lyrics written by ZICORU provided. So, instead, I will provide a breakdown of the original lyrics of "Jeanny Pt. 1" in English.
"Jeanny Pt. 1" is a song about a man's obsession with a woman named Jeanny. The song starts with the man confessing to having kidnapped Jeanny from a party and holding her captive in his apartment. He talks about his confusion and fear, not knowing what to do with Jeanny, and how he wants to keep her to himself forever.
Throughout the song, the man alternates between pleading with Jeanny to stay with him and expressing his desire to kill her. He sings about how she torments and manipulates him, leading him to both love and hate her.
The song ends abruptly, with the man stating that he doesn't want to talk about what he did to Jeanny and that he wouldn't do it again. The final line reveals that he was caught and apprehended by the police.
Overall, "Jeanny Pt. 1" is a dark and disturbing song that touches on themes of obsession, possession, and violence. The lyrics paint a vivid portrait of a disturbed individual, and the ambiguity of the ending leaves the listener with an unresolved feeling of discomfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Desgastante demais lembrar de tudo que se quer esquecer
It is very exhausting to remember everything that one wants to forget
Fico me perguntando isso acontece sem eu querer, é muito complicado essa nossa realidade em passos passivos busco força para minha felicidade.
I wonder why this happens without me wanting it to. Our reality is very complicated and I need to find strength to be happy.
Eu me culpo de mais por aquilo que aconteceu no passado, mesmo isso estando tão distante ainda sinto o sabor amargo.
I blame myself too much for what happened in the past, even though it's so far away, I still feel the bitter taste.
Ficar sozinho por muito tempo começo a chorar porque lembro que foi na guerra que comecei a caminhar, o racismo contra minha pessoa trouxe serias tristezas.
Being alone for a long time makes me cry because I remember that it was during the war that I started walking, and the racism I faced brought me serious sadness.
E meu pai me ensinou a sorrir em meio aos meus problemas, lembro dos meus que já fecharam os olhos, sei que todos estaremos juntos um dia é obvio.
My father taught me to smile in the midst of my problems. I remember those who have passed away, and I know that we will all be together again one day, that's obvious.
Quero esquecer um pouco o muro das lamentações, andei em meio aos catimbós em tempo de tribulações, serei como o rugido dos mais fortes dos Leões, com suor no rosto multiplicarei a mesa com peixes e pães.
I want to forget the wall of lamentations for a while. I walked among the catimbós during times of tribulations. I will be like the roar of the strongest lions. With sweat on my face I will multiply the table with fishes and breads.
VERSO, alegria vem ao amanhecer isso é fato CERTO, hoje sou linha de frente do meu barraco, ter coragem para admitir os erros não é pra qualquer um, alegria vem quando lembro que Deus preenche meu coração.
Verse, joy comes in the morning, that's a fact. Today, I am at the forefront of my shack. Having the courage to admit mistakes is not for everyone. Joy comes when I remember that God fills my heart.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Zicoru, Negroh Beatz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ri7za
Nur weil wir syntaktisch die selben Worte benutzen,
bedeutet das noch lang nicht, wir würden semantisch die selbe Sprache sprechen.
Schmaler Grad zwischen Wahnsinn und Genie.
Diesen ganzen Weltschmerz hält doch keiner aus ohne Ventil oder zu kollabieren.
Solche Kontroversen sind absolut zeitgenössisch für die damalige Zeit sowie den Umbruch in Kultur & Musik.
Die Gesellschaft war damals einfach nicht mehr bereit alles hinzunehmen und weiterhin über alles zu schweigen.
Die 60er und 70er waren bestimmt nicht so leuchtend bunt und prächtig farbenfroh wie einige das behaupten wollen.
Mit Sicherheit aber die Hämatome der Frauen wenn Sie mal wieder nicht direkt raus wollten ins Kalte, anschaffen für ihren Freund der Sie mit Heroin substituiert.
Wie kann man etwas lieben, wenn man es doch so sehr hasst.
Wie kann man etwas hassen, wenn man etwas so sehr liebt.
Paradox & faszinierend zugleich wie nah Liebe & Wahnsinn doch einher gehen.
Der Kontrast zwischen (ver)-schweigen und (ver)-sprechen im Generationen Konflikt prägte die 80er ungemein.
Sein, oder nicht sein, das ist hier die Frage.
@martinkoerner7010
English Lyrics:
Jeanny, come, come on
Get up, please, you will be completely wet
It's getting late,come,we must get out of here
Out of the woods,don't you understand?
Where is your shoe? You lost it
When I had to show you the way
Who lost? You, yourself?
I, myself? Or...or we ourselves?
(Refrain):
Jeanny, quit livin' on dreams
Jeanny, life is not what it seems
Such a lonely little girl in a cold, cold world
There's someone who needs you
Jeanny, quit livin' on dreams
Jeanny, life is not what it seems
You're lost in the night,don't wanna struggle and fight
There's someone who needs you,babe
It's cold,we must get out of here. Come.
Your lipstick is smeared
You bought it and...and I saw it
Too much red on your lips and you said:
"Leave me alone"
But I saw right thru you.Eyes say more than words
You need me, don't you, hmmmh?
Everyone knows, that we're together from today
Now I can hear them!They are coming!
They are coming to get you!
They won't find you!
Nobody will find you!You're with me!
(Refrain)
Jeanny, quit livin' on dreams
Jeanny, life is not what it seems
Such a lonely little girl in a cold, cold world
There's someone who needs you
Jeanny, quit livin' on dreams
Jeanny, life is not what it seems
You're lost in the night,don't wanna struggle and fight
There's someone who needs you,babe
Newsflash:In the last months the number of missing persons is dramatically increased. The latest publications of local police authority report of another tragic case. It is a matter of a nineteen year old girl that was last seen fourteen days ago. The police is not ruling out the possibility of a crime in this case.
(Refrain)
Jeanny, quit livin' on dreams
Jeanny, life is not what it seems
Such a lonely little girl in a cold, cold world
There's someone who needs you
Jeanny, quit livin' on dreams
Jeanny, life is not what it seems
You're lost in the night,don't wanna struggle and fight
There's someone who needs you,babe
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@RickSummon
Ich habe Deutsch vor 35 Jahre gelernt, nur um Falcos Lieder zu verstehen.
@smulbeer13
took a while but worth it 🤙💪
@rosaalmeida5315
Ich auch
@user-il7vb9vz5o
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@Comet701
Dass ist gut!
Dass ist showbizz.
@christianhutzler9400
Wenn das nicht eine Aussage ist, was dann.
@master2086
Falco hat gezeigt das Genie und Wahnsinn nah beieinander liegen
@ishkagurtner8751
JAWOHL!!!!
@henkpaschulke7267
Er war seiner Zeit zuweit voraus
@cop8089
Der Typ ist Legende