SSP Classics: 99 Luftballons by Nena

BONUS EPISODE: Something’s out there! It’s a classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts as they revisit their review of the 1980s new wave classic, “99 Luftballons” (and its English version, “99 Red Balloons”) by German band, Nena. We’ll revisit this international hit and discuss the German translation for James T. Kirk, multilingual evil clowns, and trust issues with our computer overlords. This is what you’ve waited for, so super-scurry back to 99 Decision Street, and enjoy this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Think of it and let it go. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. “99 Luftballons” by Nena (from the album Nena) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. “99 Red Balloons” by Nena (from the album 99 Luftballons) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Om Podcasten

THE STORY SONG PODCAST is the music review, comedy, pop culture podcast that provides commentary, analysis, and the history of narrative songs from all genres and all eras—from obscure one-hit wonders to well-known classics, and some of the biggest hits of all time. Join your hosts as they discuss details only hinted at in the lyrics and speculate about every aspect of each song. We tell the story of the songs that tell a story.