The LP Lindenberg (also 1971, and sung in English, already with Steffi Stephan on bass) was likewise unsuccessful. In the following year, the fist LP in German was released: Daumen im Wind (produced by Lindenberg and Thomas Kukuck, who also produced the next five albums together), from which the single "Hoch im Norden" became a radio hit in northern Germany. The year 1973 brought a breakthrough with the album Andrea Doria and its catchy "Alles klar auf der Andrea Doria" and "Cello". Over 100,000 copies sold, and Lindenberg quickly received the largest record deal of any German-language musician up to that time. Lindenberg was earning a special place in the new German-language music of the 70s: Between internationally-oriented Krautrock and pop music, he found his niche. German-language rock had previously been confined to predominantly political message bands whose music was directed at a narrow audience.
Lindenbergs brash style, everyday subject matter ("Bei Onkel Pö…") and his feel for language were an unprecedented combination in German-language music. His pioneering work helped other artists such as Stefan Waggershausen and Marius Müller-Westernhagen get record deals of their own. In 1973 Lindenberg first went on tour with his Panikorchester (Panic Orchestra).
1976 was one of Udo Lindenberg's most productive years. Besides the LP Galaxo Gang he also published under the name Das Waldemar Wunderbar Syndicat I make you feel good, a first Best of Panik Udo and the first in a series of foreign-language publications No Panic, on which Lindenberg translated his songs to English. In the same year (and on another LP: Sister King Kong) with the song "Rock ’n’ Roll Arena in Jena", Lindenberg first mentioned a Panic Orchestra tour in the GDR. In 1976, Lindenberg discovered Ulla Meinecke and produced her first two albums. She was a guest artist and co-author of the 1977 LP Panische Nächte (Panic Nights) and the 1978 Dröhnland Symphonie. On Lindenbergs Rock Revue (1978) Lindenberg and Horst Königstein "Germanized" rock classics from Little Richard to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, and went on a big tour. The Nr.-1-Hit "We Gotta Get out of This Place" was also published with German lyrics.
The subsequent Dröhnland-Symphonie-Tour was staged by Peter Zadek as a big multimedia stage show with a plethora of costumed extras. The result was Lindenbergs first live album Livehaftig. In 1979, Der Detektiv was the second Rock Revue, in which more international hits such as "Candle in the Wind" by Elton John, "Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf, "My Little Town" and "As Time Goes By" (from the film Casablanca) were "Germanized". Also 1997 was published "Belcanto - Udo Lindenberg & das Deutsche Filmorchester Babelsberg" which included hits like "Horizont", "Bis ans Ende der Welt" along with a song by Bertold Brecht and Udo's own interpretation of The Windmills of Your Mind - "Under the drunkard moon" ("Unterm Säufermond").
One of his most famous songs is Sonderzug nach Pankow (Special train service to Pankow), an adaptation of Chattanooga Choo Choo, released as a single on 2 February 1983. It originated from the refusal of eastern German authorities to allow Lindenberg a concert in the German Democratic Republic (GDR).
On June 3, 2011, Lindenberg performed at Kampnagel unplugged. The recording was later released as an album within the MTV unplugged series. Lindenberg was the 8th German artist in that series. The album became the second No.1 album for Lindenberg declared Platin status for 200,000 sold units after two weeks. The second single from the album "Cello" (feat. Clueso) went No.4 giving Lindenberg the highest chart position in German singles charts ever reached.
Lindenberg has worked collaboratively with various local and international recording artists (Eric Burdon, Helen Schneider, David Bowie, Tom Robinson, Keith Forsey, Gianna Nannini, and Nena) on a number of projects. He currently lives in Hamburg in the Hotel Atlantic (for several years now). His somewhat hoarse voice is the result of too much liquor and cigarettes. In 1989, he survived a heart attack. In 2010, he designed two stamps, themed on his songs "Andrea Doria" and "Sonderzug nach Pankow", for the Deutsche Post.
Sympathie für den Teufel
Udo Lindenberg Lyrics
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Ich bin ein Mann von Welt und Stil
Ich gehe um seit einer Ewigkeit
Raube Seelen, kenne kein Gefühl
Ich war da, als Jesus voller Zweifel war
Und er rief in seiner Qual
Und als Pilatus sich die Hände wusch
Erfüllte sich sein Schicksal“
„Angenehm, erraten Sie, wer ich bin?
Was Sie irritiert, ist mein Handeln ohne Sinn“
Ich schlich herum in St Petersburg
An jenem Oktobertag
Riss den Zar von seinem Thron
Anastasia schrie und unterlag
In vielen Kriegen war ich Panzergeneral
Und machte aus der Welt ein blutiges Tal
„Angenehm, erraten Sie, wer ich bin?
Was Sie irritiert, ist mein Handeln ohne Sinn“
Ich lachte laut, weil die Lügner regieren
Sie schaffen Götzen, für die ganze Völker krepieren
Ich hab' gebrüllt: „Wer hat die Kennedys gekillt?“
Waren es denn eigentlich nicht du und ich?
„So erlauben Sie, dass ich mich vorstell'“
Ich bin ein Mann von Welt und Stil
Für Sänger leg ich Fallen
Sie sterben in kalten Musikhallen
„Angenehm, erraten Sie, wer ich bin?
Was Sie irritiert, ist mein Handeln ohne Sinn“ (oh)
„Angenehm, erraten Sie, wer ich bin?
Was Sie irritiert, ist mein Handeln ohne Sinn“
So wie der Frömmste fallen kann
Und jeder Sünder heilig ist
Nenn' du mich Engel Luzifer
Weil man den wahren Namen zu oft vergisst
So hab Respekt, wenn du mich triffst
Mach's mit Sympathie und Verstand
Und zeige mir, wie höflich du bist
Oder ich hab' deine Seele in der Hand
„Angenehm, erraten Sie, wer ich bin?
Was Sie irritiert, ist mein Handeln ohne Sinn“ (oh)
The Udo Lindenberg's song Sympathie für den Teufel is a reflection on the devil's role in the world and his longstanding influence on humanity. The song starts with the devil introducing himself as a man of the world who has been around since the beginning of time, taking souls and having no feelings. He claims to have been there when Jesus was doubting and crying out for help, and when Pilate washed his hands of Jesus' fate. The devil then reveals himself as the one who caused the October Revolution in St Petersburg, the one who has been a general in many wars, and has turned the world into a bloody valley. The devil finds amusement in the chaos and confusion of the world and takes pleasure in the fact that people follow false idols, despite the fact that they die and suffer for it.
In the chorus, the devil challenges the listener to guess who he is, saying that his actions defy logic and reason. He then goes on to say that he is responsible for trapping singers in cold music halls, essentially taking their souls in exchange for success. The devil implores the listener to show him respect when they meet, to be polite and courteous, or else he will take their soul.
The song provides an interesting perspective on the devil's role in the world and how he views himself. The devil is depicted as a self-confident, powerful figure who revels in chaos and destruction. The song suggests that the devil is not evil, but rather a force of nature that is essential to the world's balance. It's a warning to stay mindful of the consequences of one's actions, and that no one is beyond the devil's reach.
Line by Line Meaning
Erlauben Sie, dass ich mich vorstell'
May I introduce myself?
Ich bin ein Mann von Welt und Stil
I am a man of class and elegance
Ich gehe um seit einer Ewigkeit
I have been around for eternity
Raube Seelen, kenne kein Gefühl
I steal souls without emotions
Ich war da, als Jesus voller Zweifel war
I was there when Jesus had doubts
Und er rief in seiner Qual
And in his agony, he cried out
Und als Pilatus sich die Hände wusch
And as Pilate washed his hands
Erfüllte sich sein Schicksal
His fate was sealed
Angenehm, erraten Sie, wer ich bin?
Nice to meet you, can you guess who I am?
Was Sie irritiert, ist mein Handeln ohne Sinn
What bothers you is my senseless actions
Ich schlich herum in St Petersburg
I snuck around in St. Petersburg
An jenem Oktobertag
On that day in October
Riss den Zar von seinem Thron
I removed the Tsar from his throne
Anastasia schrie und unterlag
Anastasia screamed and was defeated
In vielen Kriegen war ich Panzergeneral
I was a tank general in many wars
Und machte aus der Welt ein blutiges Tal
And turned the world into a bloody valley
Ich lachte laut, weil die Lügner regieren
I laughed loudly because liars reign
Sie schaffen Götzen, für die ganze Völker krepieren
They create idols for entire nations to suffer for
Ich hab' gebrüllt: 'Wer hat die Kennedys gekillt?'
I shouted, 'Who killed the Kennedys?'
Waren es denn eigentlich nicht du und ich?
Wasn't it really you and me?
Für Sänger leg ich Fallen
I set traps for singers
Sie sterben in kalten Musikhallen
They die in cold music halls
So wie der Frömmste fallen kann
Like the most devout can fall
Und jeder Sünder heilig ist
And every sinner is holy
Nenn' du mich Engel Luzifer
Call me the angel Lucifer
Weil man den wahren Namen zu oft vergisst
Because the true name is often forgotten
So hab Respekt, wenn du mich triffst
So show respect when you meet me
Mach's mit Sympathie und Verstand
Do it with sympathy and intellect
Und zeige mir, wie höflich du bist
And show me your politeness
Oder ich hab' deine Seele in der Hand
Or I will have your soul in my hand
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Udo Lindenberg, Horst Koenigstein, Mick Jagger, Keith Richard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Schnorbi
Udo macht immer ne geile Show. Hab ihn jetzt 2 x mal live gesehen und dieses Jahr wird das 3. mal. Einfach nur genial der Typ.
TheTravelVlog
Udo ist einfach der Beste !!!!
JohnHazelwood58
Als Musik noch Kunst war ... wunderbar :-)
Adail Silva
Eu sempre falei aqui no Brasil que Udo é o Michel Jagger Alemão. Lido trabalho.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
U-HAFT DIE BAND
...Hammer unser Udo---immer wieder geil....
Britta Joki
So ein geiler Song.
Der von den Stones ist saugeil. Aber Udos Performance ist auch geil.
Ivo Ponduša
Great The Stones cover!!! Happy Birthday, dear Udo!!!
Easy Zschopautal
Udo du bist Klasse, du hast Respekt verdient.
Daniel Schillinger
Einzigartiger Künstler mit einer gnadenlos geilen Band.
monica michel
GENIAL!!!