Compilations and classic songs that put you in mind of the city, from Traveler's city playlist.
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Compilations:
Cabaret
Liza Minnelli stars as Sally Bowles in this Academy Award-winning 1972 musical by Bob Fosse set in 1931 Berlin during the tumultuous Weimar Republic period.
Heroes
David Bowie’s critically acclaimed album, recorded while living in Berlin in 1977, reflects the dark and brooding spirit of the Cold War era.
Achtung Baby!
On this Grammy-winning album, recorded in Berlin, Irish band U2 embraced a darker sound influenced by punk and electronica. Don’t miss the hit “Zoo Station.”
Lotte Lenya Sings Kurt Weill’s Threepenny Opera
Premiered in1928 Berlin; a collaboration with Bertolt Brecht and starring Weill’s wife, Lotte Lenya. “Mack the Knife” is his most famous song.
Comedian Harmonists Greatest Hits
This six-man Berlin-based singing group gained international fame with its flawless lyric harmony and such catchy tunes as “Veronika, der Lenz ist da.”
Classic Songs:
From cabaret singers to punk stars to Love Parade technoheads, many musicians have been inspired by Berlin. Here are some tunes to take you there:
- “Cabaret” by Liza Minnelli
- “There’ll be a Hot Time in the Town of Berlin” by Frank Sinatra
- “Zoo Station” by U2
- “Streets of Berlin” by Ute Lemper
- “Das ist die Berliner Luft” by Lizzi Waldmüller
- “99 Red Balloons” by Nena
- “Born To Die In Berlin” by Ramones
- “Sunshine” Dr. Motte and Westbam
- “Heroes” by David Bowie
- “Mack the Knife” by Kurt Weill
