Quote Originally Posted by Pinot's Mom View Post
FYI: Nena

"99 Luftballons" is a Cold War-era protest song by the German singer Nena. Originally sung in German, it was later re-recorded in English as "99 Red Balloons".

I've always liked it too.
I was fairly sure Nena did it first. I recall Blondie recording a version too...

Thanks! My dad speaks German and really likes the original lol, thats how I first heard the song.