I installed iTunes onto my desktop here in Hannover today, and of course it automatically registered as German; so I was checking out the top albums, and at #4 is a band called The Baseballs, with their album, “Strike!” I clicked. Here’s what I found.
I can’t find a YouTube for ”Don’t Cha,” but it is particularly innovative, I think. Sadly, one doesn’t exist for my favorite, “Love In This Club,” either.
But I guess you get the idea. German dudes who sing top 40 songs in rockabilly style. And apparently Germany, with just a hint (but no more) of irony, can’t get enough of The Baseballs. Despite my incredulous head shake, I have to say…I love this country.
I forgot to say: if you, too, want the experience of discovering a band that’s popular in a country where you did not grow up, scroll all the way down on your iTunes Store window…there should be a “Mein Store” option.
This is amazing, Hannah!