The German Earworm
The German Earworm is a podcast where an American expat dives into Germany's wildest, weirdest and catchiest songs-from party schlager to rock anthems you've never heard.
Each week (usually Tuesday), discover the tracks that get stuck in German heads (and maybe yours, too).
The German Earworm
Jeanny – Obsession, Outrage & the Dark Side of Falco
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Episode 26
Hallo und willkommen zurück bei The German Earworm! Today’s episode dives into one of German pop music’s most famous controversies: ‘Jeanny’, released by Austrian superstar Falco in December 1985. It’s a chilling narrative set to a sultry melody—told from the perspective of a stalker, and banned from many radio stations. We’ll explore the music, lyrics, controversy, and why it still fascinates listeners decades later