We’re all familiar with the song “99 Red Balloons,” aka “99 Luftballons.” It began as a German anti-war song by Nena back in 1983. After it enjoyed worldwide success (and got stuck in everyone’s head) ...

These story songs from the 1980s likely threw most of their listeners for a loop with those lyrical twists and turns.

Nena — the German artist who sang the ’84 hit single “99 Luftballons” — never toured the States even after the track became a smash hit, peaking at #2 and losing first place to Van Halen’s “Jump.” ...

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in an open-air venue near Gräfenhainichen, sing Germany's most famous anti-war protest to a massive crowd. "I have a red balloon, but can you imagine if I had ...

It’s West Berlin, 8th June 1982, and a ragged-throated Mick Jagger is more than ready for some post-show refreshment. Staring out at the mesmerised crowd assembled at the city’s Olympiapark Waldbühne ...

VH1 Classic will present a full hour of the English and German music videos for the 1984 hit “99 Luftballons,” aka “99 Red Balloons,” by German rock group Nena. The music video presentation, to air ...

Nena’s “99 Luftballons” is one of the most unique classic rock songs of the 1980s. During an interview, one of the song’s writers said a Rolling Stones concert inspired him to craft “99 Luftballons.” ...