January 27, 2006

rock me, amadeus

So, today is my birthday. I am thirty-six years old. As usual, it is my great pleasure to share a birthday with Mozart. He died at the age of thirty-five having written over six hundered musical compositions. I have sung as many and hope to live much longer.

So, in honor of our birthday, I wanted to share these timeless lyrics with you. They both convey the tremendous influence of Mozart and the rich musical culture from which I come.

Rock Me Amadeus

Ooh, Rock me Amadeus!
Ooh, Rock me Amadeus!
Ooh!

Pa-pa-pa-pa-punker, rock me!
Punker, punker, rock me!
Pa-pa-pa-pa-punker, rock me!
Punker, punker, rock me!

Su-su-su-su-superstar, superstar... rock me!
Su-su-su-su-superstar, superstar

P-p-p-p-p-p-p-p-p... Premier

Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, oh oh oh Amadeus

Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, oh oh oh Amadeus

1756, Salzburg, January 27, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is born
1761, at the age of five Amadeus begins composing
1773, he writes his first piano concerto
1782, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart marries Constance Weber
1784, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart becomes a free mason
1791, Mozart composes "The Magic Flute"
On December 5th of that same year, Mozart dies
1985, Austrian rock singer Falco records
Rock Me Amadeus!

Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, oh oh oh Amadeus

Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, oh oh oh Amadeus

Ooh, Rock me Amadeus!
Ooh, Rock me Amadeus!

Wun-wun-wun-wun-wunderbar, wunderbar
Wun-wun-wun-wun-wunderbar, wunderbar...

Ooh, Rock me Amadeus!
Ooh, Rock me Amadeus!

Su, su, su, sugar sweet, sugar sweet
Su, su, su, sugar sweet, sugar sweet...

Baby baby do it to me, rock me
Baby baby do it to me, rock me
Baby baby do it to me, rock me
Ja ja ja!

Baby baby do it to me, rock me
Baby baby do it to me, rock me
Baby baby do it to me, rock me
Ja ja ja!

Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, oh oh oh Amadeus...




Google has this as their logo today. Ha! Fantastic.

This version is for the fanatics among us.

Ooo rock me Amadeus
Rock me Amadeus...
Rock rock rock rock me Amadeus
Rock me all the time to the top

Er war ein Punker
Und er lebte in der großen Stadt
Es war Wien, war Vienna
Wo er alles tat
Er hatte Schulden denn er trank
Doch ihn liebten alle Frauen
Und jede rief:
Come on and rock me Amadeus

Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, oh oh oh Amadeus

Er war Superstar
Er war populär
Er war so exaltiert
Because er hatte Flair
Er war ein Virtuose
War ein Rockidol
Und alles rief:
Come on and rock me Amadeus

Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, oh oh oh Amadeus

Come on and rock me Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, oh oh oh Amadeus

Es war um 1780
Und es war in Wien
No plastic money anymore
Die Banken gegen ihn
Woher die Schulden kamen
War wohl jedermann bekannt
Er war ein Mann der Frauen
Frauen liebten seinen Punk

Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, oh oh oh Amadeus

Come and rock me Amadeus...

Baby baby do it to me rock me
Baby baby do it to me rock me
Baby baby do it to me rock me
Ja ja ja
Baby baby do it to me rock me
Baby baby do it to me rock me
Baby baby do it to me rock me

Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus Amadeus, oh oh oh Amadeus

Have a great day.

Posted by tripp at January 27, 2006 08:31 AM
Comments

My German is rusty, but I've still got enough to tell that the German version is way way better.

Posted by: Dave at January 27, 2006 08:58 AM

Bappy Hirthday brother!

Posted by: justin at January 27, 2006 09:13 AM

happy birthday, tripp!! I recently saw a bumpersticker that said "Rock Me, I'm a a Seamus". it's my favorite bumpersticker. ever.

Posted by: colleen at January 27, 2006 11:18 AM

Happy birthday!

Posted by: Jane at January 27, 2006 12:34 PM

My favorite is the line "Because er hatte Flair" Hurray for international-speak!

Happy birthday, V!

Posted by: beth at January 27, 2006 01:14 PM

Happy birthday, guy! Eventful year, no?

Little-known fact about the stage version of _Amadeus_ that preceded the film: the part of Wolfie was played (and given the high-pitched laughter and brassy demeanor we know and love) by none other than Mark Hamill!

Darth Salieri found his lack of faith disturbing, I suppose...

Posted by: Rich at January 27, 2006 03:16 PM

Happy Birthday, man.

Posted by: Reverend Ref at January 27, 2006 08:56 PM

Happy Birthday!!
While "rock me amadeus" is a great piece, i much prefer the "get down scarlatti"....
requiem aeternam, W.A!
nothing like dying after you compose the magic flute...jeez. talk about bad timing.

Posted by: Sarah at January 28, 2006 02:35 AM

Happy belated Birthday!!!!

Posted by: Dr. Mike Kear at January 28, 2006 12:56 PM

Thank you, all. I had a great day.

Posted by: Tripp at January 30, 2006 08:24 AM

Happy birthday!

Posted by: Jennifer at January 30, 2006 11:59 AM