Nena delivered a high-energy performance, characteristic of her live shows, often featuring long-time collaborators like guitarist Tony Bruno. Background: The Story Behind the Song
The show, titled " Auf die nächsten 100! ", was broadcast on Saturday, 22 October 2022 on the German public channel Das Erste . Staged in Leipzig, the event marked Nena’s return
Staged in Leipzig, the event marked Nena’s return to major TV stages following a period of controversy during the pandemic. Because she performed it at the Konzert für
The title refers to a specific moment when her son, whom doctors said would never be able to laugh, suddenly smiled at her. Staged in Leipzig
The song was released on 5 November 1989 , just four days before the fall of the Berlin Wall . Because she performed it at the Konzert für Berlin shortly after, it became an unofficial anthem for German reunification. Key Details & Lyrics