Why So Many Songs Pay Homage to Berlin
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 Published On Oct 22, 2023

Countless songs pay homage to the city of Berlin. Songs from Germans with a special affection for the city, and from international stars who found inspiration there. Join us on a trip through Berlin and music history. Here are our 5 iconic Berlin songs.

00:00 Intro
01:30 "Koffer in Berlin" by Marlene Dietrich from 1955
05:36 "Heroes" by David Bowie from 1977
10:07 "One" by U2 from 1990
13:20 "Dickes B" by Berlin multicultural band Seed 2001
16:05 "Sky and Sand" by Berlin brothers Paul and Fritz Kalkbrenner from 2008
19:09 How does Berlin sound today?



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