Ostrock and East German Music
Born in the GDR this sort of music encompasses techno which is a very big thing in East Germany because they pioneered it in the 1980s, Ostrock which was born in the 1970s and 80s when many members of the East German youth sang for peace, the bands included Karat and The Puhdys and Petra Zieger and the Smokings.
Jazzmin
From 2001 until 2007 I was habitually resident in Kassel, Wuppertal and Cologne in Germany.
These are the lovely pop numbers I came across there. Starting with Jazzmin the DJ and singer. Dance with me is a great 00s number there are several interesting ones.
Call me tonight is a favourite. Her English pronunciation is quite good!
This is a truly liberated person from Dresden who is clearly enjoying her freedom.
I live my life like a Phoenix if I fall then I stand up again, there’s no chance to hold me tight and I run, run, run!
Don’t Give Up!
The Unofficial Saxon National Anthem – DJ Happy Vibes
One of the gems of German reunification is that you can feel free. to say you are Saxon.
Lydia
Essex Boys and Saxon Girls! I’ve always said if the EU breaks down Saxony and Essex should go it alone!
Petra Ziegler and the Smokings
Mushroom Cloud Kids
Superfrau
Super woman!
Ostrock
Rosenstolz
Bastard
The Tarts are Tired
Karat
Albatross
One of the best ever GDR numbers thier answer to Bohemian Rhapsody longing for freedom.
You must cross seven bridges
Puhdys
Probably the most famous of the Ostrockers the Puhdys were still rocking until lockdown really making appearances at the O2 even.
New Heroes
The Book
I will not forget
This number is nostalgic about the GDR.
Spoof numbers from PSR Saxon Songs.
The funniest version of Hallelujah ever
Is she burning my balls or my eggs I can never figure that out?
Apple up the bum!
Helene Fischer’s classic number as a male alto!
Always listen to yer mum!
Red Trabbi Man … .trashing his trabbi by driving it into the wall!