1) Scooter is a German… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Scooter is a German group, formed by Sören Bühler, Hans-Peter Geerdes, Hendrik Stedler, and Jens Thele, in Hamburg, Germany in 1994. Among their more well known hits are 'Ramp! (The Logical Song)', 'Move Your Ass', 'Fire', 'How Much Is The Fish?', 'Nessaja' and 'Weekend!'.
Originally the group started as a side project in 1994. Their debut single Vallée De Larmes (French for Valley Of Tears) reached #8 on the German dance chart. In April of that year, Scooter played their first live show in Hamburg, Germany, where vocalist Hans-Peter Geerdes began freestyling off the top of his head to an instrumental dance track. At that point, Scooter officially became a group, and Geerdes' rapping would become one of the band's trademarks together with the fact that they all of their tracks are in fact remixes, though often with different titles than the original tracks.
In 2002, Scooter enjoyed somewhat of a comeback, with 6 top twenty UK singles ('RAMP! (The Logical Song)', 'Nessaja', 'Posse (I Need You On The Floor)', 'Weekend!', "The Night', and 'Maria (I Like It Loud)') all charting in an 18 month period (prior to this comeback, they only ever had one top twenty single in the UK, 'Back In The UK').
They have a sort of 'trademark' style of dance, with most of their songs featuring some "rap shouting", sometimes featuring a high pitched vocal, which is evident especially on their biggest hit 'RAMP! (The Logical Song)' (which samples 'The Logical Song' by Supertramp). Much of their music features elements of a live performance, including the roar of the crowd, and the echoing sound of Geerdes' voice.
Scooter's style would also appear to harp back to that of The KLF, especially so with the track entitled "Posse! (I Need You On The Floor) - with a sample which recurrs throughout the work of The KLF. KLF references are also frequently used in Scooter songs. Both bands have released singles with the title "Fuck the Millennium": KLF in 1997 under the pseudonym 2K, and Scooter in 1999. Relatively lenghty and complex samples used in KLF tracks have often surfaced in Scooter tracks, such as the entire opening seconds of the KLF's 3am Eternal being used to open Hello (Good to be Back) by Scooter.
The current band members are: H.P. Baxxter, Michael Simon, and Bastian van Shield (Sebastian Schilde). Former band members were Ferris, Axel Coon, Jay Frog, Rick J. Jordan, and Dirty Disco Youth (Phil Speiser).
Official website: http://www.scootertechno.com
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2) Scooter is a Belgian 80's band, known by their hit single 'You' (voted for being the best Belgian production of 1981).
Scooter started in 1979 with five musicians from the Antwerp Rockscene as "Scooter on the road".
More info on http://houbi.com/belpop/groepen/scooter.htm
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3) Scooter is a band from Hamilton, New Zealand. Made up of the remnants of bands that had already left town, Scooter are Stan Jagger (drums), Kent Ericksen (guitar, vocals) and Steve Gray (guitar). They formed in 1994 and began performing live at Bossa Nova Cafe in 1995, and have continued to play live as recently as 2006.
In 1996 they released the track When We Go Out on a free CD given away with Sync magazine. They had the song Cranky American on Green Eggs and Hamilton, released in 1997, and in the same year covered Platypus by The Clean on the tribute album God Save the Clean (FNCD409). Their involvement with the project led to a TV appearance performing at the album's release party at Auckland's Power Station.
In 1998 they released a self titled debut EP (Scooter), including the songs Dayroom and Maybe and toured the country from end to end in support of the EP's release. Dayroom and Maybe appeared on the promo CDs NZ on Air Indie Hit Disc 6 and 7, respectively, in 1998. The following year they released the single Book 'Im Danno and again toured both the North and South Islands of the country to promote it. In 2000 Book 'Im Danno appeared on the promo CD NZ on Air Indie Hit Disc 12, and in 2001 the same song appeared on the Year Zero compilation.
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4) Scooter is a Muppet from Jim Henson's "The Muppet Show". His character was primarily that of the show coordinator, making sure everyone got on stage on time. He has also appeared on several Muppet albums.
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5) Scooter is the producer of a weekly Texas political satire program "The Inner Side", featuring mixes of music and voices in the news, available for download at acksisofevil.org
How Much Is The Fish?
Scooter Lyrics
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Transforming the tunes
We need your support
If you've got the breath back
It's the first page of the second chapter
I want you back for the rhythm-attack
I want you back for the rhythm-attack
Get down in full effect
I want you back for the rhythm-attack
Coming down on the floor like a maniac
I want you back so clean up the dish
By the way, how much is the fish?
How much is the fish?
Here we go, here we go
Here we go again, yeah
Sunshine in the air
We're breaking the rules
Ignore the machine
You won't ever stop this
The chase is better than the catch
I want you back for the rhythm-attack
Coming down on the floor like a maniac
I want you back for the rhythm-attack
Get down in full effect
I want you back for the rhythm-attack
Coming down on the floor like a maniac
I want you back so clean up the dish
By the way, how much is the fish?
How much is the fish?
Yeah
Sunshine in the air
Come
Na na na
Everybody
Na na na
Come on
Na na na
Together
Na na na
(Yeah)
Na na na
(Yeah)
Na na na
How much is the fish?
How much is the fish?
Yeah
Come on, come on
Resurrection
The lyrics of Scooter's song "How Much Is The Fish" are about the adrenaline rush of chasing something or someone, comparing it to a hunt or a pursuit. The phrase "the chase is better than the catch" is a popular saying that reinforces this idea. The song encourages the listener to dance and move to the rhythm-attack, which is portrayed as a forceful and addictive beat that drives people insane on the dancefloor. The lines "transforming the tunes/we need your support/if you've got the breath back/it's the first page of the second chapter" suggest that this is just the beginning of a new phase for the artists and that they are counting on their fans to follow them in their musical journey.
The chorus repeats the question "how much is the fish?", which has puzzled some listeners over the years. Some have tried to find a deeper meaning to it, such as a critique of consumerism or a metaphor for drug use. However, others have pointed out that the phrase was actually inspired by a real-life incident. In an interview, H.P. Baxxter, the lead singer of Scooter, explained that he once saw a man selling a fish on the street while he was stuck in traffic. Baxxter jokingly asked his bandmate Rick J. Jordan how much the fish cost, and Jordan replied "how much is the fish?" as a way to mock the situation. They found the phrase funny and decided to use it in a song, without intending it to have any symbolic meaning.
Overall, "How Much Is The Fish" is a high-energy techno song that encourages the listener to let loose and dance with abandon. It plays with simple but catchy phrases and repetitive beats that create a hypnotic effect. The song's lyrics may not offer much depth or complexity, but they capture a moment of frenzied joy that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
The chase is better the the catch
The pursuit or journey towards something is more exciting than actually achieving or obtaining it.
Transforming the tunes
Changing or modifying the music or sound to create a new or unique piece.
We need your support
Asking for help and encouragement from fans or supporters to continue creating music.
If you've got the breath back
If you have enough energy, stamina or enthusiasm left to continue dancing or enjoying the music.
It's the first page of the second chapter
Starting something new or continuing a story or journey with a fresh perspective or approach.
I want you back for the rhythm-attack
Asking the crowd to join in or dance to the beat of the music.
Coming down on the floor like a maniac
Dancing or moving wildly and energetically to the music.
Get down in full effect
Fully immerse yourself in the music and enjoy the experience.
I want you back so clean up the dish
Asking the audience to participate or contribute to the performance by cleaning up after the party or event.
By the way, how much is the fish?
Asking how much something costs or is worth, possibly referring to the value or popularity of the music.
Here we go, here we go
Starting or continuing the performance with enthusiasm and excitement.
Sunshine in the air
Creating a positive and uplifting atmosphere with the music and energy.
We're breaking the rules
Challenging or ignoring limitations or expectations in the music industry or society in general.
Ignore the machine
Not conforming or relying on technology or mainstream media to create and share music.
You won't ever stop this
Exuding confidence and perseverance in pursuing one's passion for music.
Come on, come on
Encouraging the audience to participate and enjoy the music together.
Resurrection
Possibly referring to a rebirth or revival in the music or career of the artist or group.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AXEL COON, H P BAXXTER, JENS PETER THELE, RICK J. JORDAN
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@bjrn-sondresvensen9559
This is without a doubt one of the best tunes from Scooter ever.
@ErwanLegrand
This is such a good tune it has been covered many times during the last century! It is a cover of "Ev Chistr 'ta Laou"/"Son a Chistr", a tune from Brittany. It was written in 1929 by two teenage brothers and was originally titled "Yao jistr'ta laou ".
@unnamedstan2
@Erwan Legrand haha even Luftwaffe March got the same tune .. :D
@mariomm9080
yeah with Maria
@Grinchmeister
https://youtu.be/FmhxxLgQs5o
@oskich
@Kristaps Dreimanis https://youtu.be/dDD_TKWvCwo
@bahmnphi2
I was 16 years old listening to scooter songs, and now I'm 40 years old.. This music gives me a lot of energy ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
@kalash1601
Мне тоже 40. Это одна из любимых песен юности. Где мои 16 лет?)
@zaika_a_a
Greets from 1981!
@user-sc9ck6eo6b
Ну и дурак