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
Das geht ab – Die Atzen and the Rise of German Party Revolution
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Mike
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Episode 27
Hallo und willkommen zurück bei The German Earworm! Today we celebrate a song that single‑handedly shaped German party culture: ‘Das geht ab (Wir feiern die ganze Nacht)’ by Die Atzen—Frauenarzt and Manny Marc. It’s loud, repetitive, hedonistic—and unforgettable. We’ll unpack the origins, lyrics, production, viral impact, and why it still cheers festivals nearly two decades later. Let’s drop the bass!