The Music Thread

If I had a nickel for every time there was a punk cover of Nena’s 99 Luftballoons I would have two nickels which isn’t a lot but it is weird that there are two of them.

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do you know what the song is about? :slightly_smiling_face:

it was written when Berlin was divided in east and west. it’s about morons starting wars for stupid shit they mistake for escalation, how much war sucks and the cost wars have on humanity. it’s a great message and not so weird that punk bands cover it.

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Yes, it is a cautionary tale about the impacts martial brinkmanship had on political tensions in the Cold War era.

Still funny that this weird little Euro-Pop one-hit wonder got two punk covers though. Yeah anti-war is punk but it is still kind of a weird song to cover if you are a punk band.

I don’t know what is so complicated about it, I just find it funny there are two punk covers of this Euro-Pop one hit wonder from the early 80s.

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I’m an idiot and you are right. I’m sorry about that little stroke.

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Came across this while searching for (and not remembering) a song.

Seems familiar, tho. :thinking:

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Please spare a thought for those Americans closest to you. Please ensure they have plenty of currency, attorneys and narcotics in their trying times.

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My cousin’s new song. I believe his band have just recorded a new album so that will hopefully go on sale soon. I appreciate it if anyone would like to help the video by watching it and liking it.

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Haven’t though about this 30 year old side project of Stone Gossard’s in years.

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What???

Like, I have to ask it again. What?

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