Stefan Raab became popular as the host of the comedy show Vivasion for the German music TV channel VIVA in 1996. Since 1999 he has hosted his own show TV total on the channel ProSieben. While TV total started as a comedy format, it soon turned into a late night show with musical performances, remotely similar to the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Raab's often sarcastic comments on a number of German celebrities even led to rapper Moses Pelham breaking Raab's nose in 1997.
He wrote the music for the German entry in the Eurovision Song Contest of 1998, Guildo Horn's Guildo hat Euch Lieb, and in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 he performed himself with the nonsense song Wadde Hadde Dudde Da (What do you have there). Other famous songs include Maschendrahtzaun, Gebt das Hanf frei! (Legalize cannabis, featuring Shaggy) and Wir kiffen (We smoke weed).
Raab cast the German entry for the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest on his show in a competition he called SSDSGPS (Stefan sucht den Super-Grand-Prix-Star, Stefan seeks the super Grand-Prix star). The winner of this casting, Maximilian Mutzke, came in 8th place.
Bored with the Eurovision Song Contest, Raab came up with the Bundesvision Song Contest in 2005 (Germany officially being the Bundesrepublik Deutschland). The contest featured representatives from each of the 16 states of Germany (Bundesländer) and stipulated that their song had to be (at least partly) in German. The first contest in 2005 was won by the band Juli from Hessen, followed by Seeed from Berlin in 2006.
He is an autodidact, playing various instruments, such as piano, drums, guitar, ukulele, bass and some wind instruments.
Eurovision Song Contest 2000 - Stockholm
Entry for Germany
Performer: Stefan Raab
Song title: Wadde Hadde Dudde Da
Song writer(s):
Song composer(s): Stefan Raab
Sang in Position: 15
Final Position: 5
Total Points: 96
25 participating countries were intended for the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest, but Greece decided not to participate, so only 24 took part as the European Broadcasting Union did not find a replacement in time for the last spot. Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Lithuania, Romania and Bosnia & Herzegovina were not allowed to take part due to their bad average scores. Latvia made its debut this year, and the entry My Star performed by the group Brainstorm did really well, finishing in third position. Estonia finished fourth with Ines' Once In A Lifetime which was the bookmaker's favourite. Internet polls also had the United Kingdom and the Netherlands as favourites but these countries only finished 16th and 13th respectively.
13,000 spectators were at the final in the Globen Arena in Stockholm, which was a new record. This record did not last long, though. Already at the Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen 2001, the record was exceeded. The Israeli participants caused a stir when members of the group Ping Pong started waving the Syrian flag during their performance. The Netherlands had to use a back-up jury for their votes because of a large fireworks disaster in the city of Enschede, which meant that only half of the song contest was aired live on Dutch television.
Despite the fact that Denmark's song Fly On The Wings Of Love by the Olsen Brothers climbed in the predicted rankings in the week prior to the final, the Scandinavian country was only thought to finish in 18th position. Therefore it came as a huge surprise for many that the charming Olsen Brothers won - and with a large margin to the runner-up, Russia. Fly on the wings of love went on to become a huge hit in Scandinavia and the German-speaking countries. The Russian delegation petitioned the disqualification of the winner, Denmark, because a vocoder had been used to give one of the performers in the Danish duo, Jørgen Olsen, an electronic sound to his voice during one part of their performance.
Facts & figures
For the first time in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest, an official CD was released which included all 24 songs. Since then, CDs with all entries have been released every year.
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Stefan Raab Lyrics
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Please put your foxy hands together
For the sensational supersack of German television"
Stefan Raab"
„Oh mein Gott, es gibt ihn wirklich
Whoa-oh
Er ging nach Amerika und sagte
Komm' ich nie mehr nach Deutschland zurück'
Und heute Abend ist er wieder hier, whoa-oh"
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Hadder denn da wat
Und wenn ja, wat hadder da?
Hadder da wat glatt oder
Hadder da wat haar da?
Hadder da wat wat sonst keiner hat?
Oder hadder dat
Auf dat dat wadder da hat?
Dat wadder da da hat
Dat hadder nu ma da
Dabei war ja gar nich klar dat
Dat dat da war
Wat dat war dat war unklar
Und darum sammer dommabidde
Wadde hadde dudde da?
I am so curious
I just wanna know what you there have
I am so curious
I just wanna know what you there have
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Ah ha, wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde dudde da da hat
Hat ich schon vor 'nem Jahr
Ne, ne, dat war weder dat dat oder dat da
Wie dat dat wat war
Ich dachte dat dat dat war
Wat dat da war
Dat is noch immer nich klar
Und ob dat matt, glatt, platt, satt
Oder wat auch immer war
Dat dat wat war
Und wenn wat dat da war
Bidde bidde sammer dommawadde hadde dudde da
I am so curious
I just wanna know what you there have
I am so curious
I just wanna know what you there have
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
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Oh my God!
The song "Wadde Hadde Dudde Da" by Stefan Raab is a playful and energetic tune that often leaves its listeners feeling both entertained and confused. At first glance, the song may seem like a nonsensical string of words, but a closer look at the lyrics reveals that the song is actually about a man named Stefan Raab who left Germany for America with the intention of never returning. The song goes on to explain how Raab eventually made his way back to Germany and describes his impressive accomplishments in the world of German television.
The repeated phrase "Wadde Hadde Dudde Da" is a fun and catchy expression that the song seems to use to describe the feeling of curiosity and excitement that arises when encountering something new and unknown. The lyrics ask questions about Raab, his experiences in America, and ultimately about what he has brought back with him to Germany. This sense of curiosity is further emphasized by the repetition of the line "I am so curious, I just wanna know what you there have."
One of the interesting things about this song is that it was released in the year 2000 and quickly became a hit in Germany, ranking number one on the German charts for several weeks. It was also praised internationally for its unique and catchy tune. Additionally, the song became representative of Stefan Raab's humor and comedic style, which extended beyond just music and into various other media forms in Germany.
Another interesting fact about the song is its use of language. The lyrics contain a mix of formal and informal language, as well as several colloquial phrases that are unique to the German language. For example, the repeated phrase "Wadde Hadde Dudde Da" is not a standard German expression, but rather a made-up phrase that seems to represent the sense of curiosity and wonder that the song is trying to convey.
In terms of chords, the song is relatively simple and consists of just three chords throughout most of the song: G, D, and C. These chords are played in a repetitive pattern, creating a simple yet catchy melody that is easy to sing along to.
Overall, "Wadde Hadde Dudde Da" is a fun and playful song that uses humor and catchy music to entertain its listeners. While the lyrics may seem confusing at first, a closer look shows that the song is actually about the impressive accomplishments of Stefan Raab in the world of German television. The use of unique language and simple chords further add to the song's charm and appeal.
Chords:
G, D, C.
Line by Line Meaning
"Ladies and gentlemen
Please put your foxy hands together
For the sensational supersack of German television"
Stefan Raab
Introducing himself to the crowd and asking for applause as he is the superstar of German television
„Oh mein Gott, es gibt ihn wirklich
Whoa-oh
Er ging nach Amerika und sagte
,Wenn ich es dort schaffe
Komm' ich nie mehr nach Deutschland zurück'
Und heute Abend ist er wieder hier, whoa-oh"
Referring to himself and how he made a name even in America and came back to Germany with a bang
Wadde hadde dudde da?
A question to the audience about what they have or what's going on
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Repeating the same question to emphasize the curiosity
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Again, repeating the same question to keep up the curious vibe
Wadde hadde dudde da?
And again, asking the same curious question
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Repeating the question but in a different format
Hadder denn da wat
Und wenn ja, wat hadder da?
Expanding on the question, asking if there is something there and what exactly it is
Hadder da wat glatt oder
Hadder da wat haar da?
Asking if they have anything smooth or hairy
Hadder da wat wat sonst keiner hat?
Wondering if they have something unique that no one else has
Oder hadder dat
Auf dat dat wadder da hat?
Asking if they have something that belongs to someone else and is now in their possession
Dat wadder da da hat
Dat hadder nu ma da
Claiming that whatever they have there, they have it and it's theirs
Dabei war ja gar nich klar dat
Dat dat da war
Acknowledging that it wasn't even clear what exactly it was that they had
Wat dat war dat war unklar
Und darum sammer dommabidde
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Admitting that they're clueless and that's why they keep repeating the same question
Ah ha, wadde hadde dudde da?
Saying 'ah ha' as if they finally figured it out but still posing the same question
Wadde dudde da da hat
Hat ich schon vor 'nem Jahr
Saying that they knew what they had a year ago
Ne, ne, dat war weder dat dat oder dat da
Wie dat dat wat war
Clarifying that it wasn't either of those things they previously mentioned
Ich dachte dat dat dat war
Wat dat da war
Dat is noch immer nich klar
Admitting that they thought it was one thing but it's still not clear what it actually is
Und ob dat matt, glatt, platt, satt
Oder wat auch immer war
Dat dat wat war
Saying that whether it was smooth, flat, full, or whatever, it was what it was
Und wenn wat dat da war
Bidde bidde sammer dommawadde hadde dudde da
Asking again, if it was something, what exactly was it?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stefan Raab
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
Wadde hadde dudde da? (5x)
Hadda denn da wat, un' wenn ja, wat hadda da?
Hadda da wat glatt, oda hadda da wat haar da?
Hadda da wat, wat sonst keina hat?
Oda hadda dat auf dat, dat wadda da hat?
Dat wadda da da hat, dat hadda nu ma da,
dabei war ja gar nich klar, dat dat dat da war.
Wat dat war, dat war unklar,
un' darum samma do'ma bidde wadde hadde dudde da?
I am so curious, I just wanna know what you've there
I am so curious, I just wanna know what you've there
Wadde hadde dudde da? (5x)
A-ha, wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde dudde da da hast, hat ich scho vor 'nem Jahr!
Nee nee, dat war weda dat, dat oda dat da.
Wie, dat dat wat war? Ich dachte, dat dat dat war!
Wat dat da war, dat is no' imma nich klar,
un' ob dat matt, platt, glatt, satt oda wat auch imma war.
Dat dat wat war, un' wenn, wat dat da war,
bidde, bidde, samma do'ma wadde hadde dudde da?
I am so curious, I just wanna know what you've there
I am so curious, I just wanna know what you've there
Wadde hadde dudde da? (11x)
@CS-xs4yl
Ladies and gentlemen,
Please put your patschehands together,
For the sensationel, supersack of German television, STEFAN RAAHAB!
Oh mein Gott, es gibt ihn wirklich! (WAAHAO)
Er ging nach Amerika, und sagte: "Wenn ich es dort schaffe, komm' ich nie mehr nach Deutschland zurück!"
Und heute Abend ist er wieder HIER, RAAHAB!"
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Hadder denn da wat, und wenn ja, wat hadder da?
Hadder da wat glatt, oder hadder da wat haar?
Da hadder da wat, wat sonst keiner hat,
Oder hadder da wat glatt, dat wadder da hat?
Dat wadder da da hat, dat hadder nunmal da,
Dabei war ja garnicht klar, dat dat datda war,
Wat dat war, dat war noch unklar,
Und darum sammer dochma bitte wadde hadde dudde da?
I am so curious, I just wanna know what you've there
I am so curious, I just wanna know what you've there
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Aha, wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde dude da da hast, hat ich schon vor nem Jahr,
Nene,
Dat war wieder dat, dat, oder datda,
Wie, dat dat wat war, ich dachte dat dat dat war,
Wat datda war, das ist noch immer nicht klar,
und ob dat matt, glatt, platt, satt, oder wat auch immer war,
Wat datda war, und wenn wat datda war,
Bitte, bitte, sammer dochmal wadde hadde dudde da?
I am so curious, I just wanna know what you've there
I am so curious, I just wanna know what you've there
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
Wadde hadde dudde da?
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OH MEIN GOOHOTT!
@julianbobbert8617
Der Text ist emotionaler und tiefer als von 99% der heutigen Deutschrap-Lieder
@Kuscheldrow
Da mein Nachbar mich jeden Tag mit den geistigen... Ergüssen dieser ganzen inselbegabten Schimpfwortjongleuren belästigt, muss ich dir zu 100% Recht geben. XD
@AliceImwunderlandandsugar
Geilster Comment ever!
@pinky3764
Is halt nix für Emolappen
@LittleMaxi007
Gay Song
@setzunajeansummers2322
@@Kuscheldrow😂
@matthisw.9568
Wie er einfach den kompletten ESC verarscht hat 😂
@jannifuhrer5103
Meinst du mit diesem Video? 😅
@Oxyleya
+Janni Fuhrer Schau dir den ESC Auftritt an, da parodiert er den kompletten Kontest zb. am Ende als die Tänzerinnen sich so voll unnötig ausziehen für Extrapunkte (das ist beim ESC nicht erst seit den polnischen Milchbäurinnen üblich).
@jannifuhrer5103
+Leominos Okay werde ich xD