I'm a retired U.S Army veteran and lifetime Buccaneers fan. My time stationed in Erlangen West Germany back in the late 80s was the best time of my life.
Hello from Germany. And thank you for your service, your part in keeping my country safe during the trying and challenging time of the Cold War. Much appreciated. 🇩🇪 ♥️ 🇪🇺 ♥️ 🇺🇸
@@raphael3892 That's awesome. I looked at the window of my room on Google maps. I saw some weird things happen on 3 occasions right outside my barracks. Things I wouldn't believe if I hadn't seen them with my own eyes. But that's another story. I absolutely loved Erlangen. It was a great city. Best beer I ever had was the Erlanger Pislner. My favorite club was in Nuremberg by "The Wall". It was called "The Green Goose". I had just re-enlisted for 6 years of service in Germany "Guaranteed" but Desert Storm happened and I never went back. Best time of my life was spent in your town. Cheer!
The organizers chose Country Roads and Sweet Caroline on purpose. These are easily the two most popular songs at the Oktoberfest. Literally EVERYONE in Munich and Bavaria knows the words :D
@@football-king_de Hi, nice video, thank you. I feel iI have to amend greislige`s comment a bit. Oktoberfest is not the only one. There`s lots of thousends of great festivals, bigger or smaller festive occasions all over Germany over the year. I live in a small town of 12000 people and we have 4 of them/year. Plus, we probably have Millions of country and trucker fans all over Germany. So maybe the only ones where these two songs are not been played would be the Wacken Metal Festival and Heidelberger Frühling lol.... ok maybe the Christmas markets either. And you`re right, HOW they sing. Because they`re fans and enjoy the event, how else can they convey their joy to the guests. Hope you had a good stay here and enjoyed your time.
@@football-king_de I talk about you americans should react to european FOOTBALL (not American Football) Ultras... That has nothing to do with this game... The point is Munich is the wrong place to do that, cause they dont really have a true dedicated and crazy fanbase... one more time. We are talking about FOOTBALL not AMERICAN FOOTBALL. The point is americans are so shocked about the athmosphere of this game. But for us europeans its just... well... average. No matter the sport.
@@Smido83 Important point ;) to avoid misunderstandings ;) When you talk about football as a German you have to translate it with soccer :=) This is the american term for european soccer :)
@@kayh.4114 In the coming season 2023 there will be two games in Germany .This was announced by the NFL. One in Frankfurt and one again in Munich. The teams have already been determined, these are the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots.
Thank you for the kind words. I have visited Germany a couple of times and absolutely love your beautiful country! I hope to visit again sometime. Greetings from Texas USA
In Germany we know the Hermes House Band-Country Roads cover more than the original from john Denver. They covered the song like 20 years ago as a party song..thats why every german knows the lyrics😁👌🍻
That’s not correct I would say. Usually the crowd at soccer games is more aggressive and hostile, they cannot even put two fan groups in the same stands. That’s a difference when it comes to Football Fans, because #FootballisFamily 🏈 @McAero08
@@90sdaddy Thats the thing european football ⚽️ goes so much deeper. It goes back to very old times with tribes, villages or nations that have been at war or been associated for hundreds of years. Our clubs represent our city, our area that gave us and our ancestors prosperity or hardship. Its what they lived for and it is what some of them died for. My uncle was buried to my clubs anthem, it is about the mining people that made my area prosper. But you are right: This passion sometimes comes with feelings deeper than hate. Football ⚽️ is more than a sport to us. Edit: Well i just checked and noticed you‘re german yourself… now why did i even write this 😂
Well Oktoberfest origins in Germany. Country roads is a song everyone knew since ages I would say due to beer tents on Oktoberfest in Munich and all over Germany. Thus it is a bit curious how Americans are so surprised everyone know the lyrics. Both country roads and sweet caroline are pretty common party hits on Volksfeste in Germany. But on the other hand Americans unfortunately don't know that much going on outside of the US 🤷🏽 (no offence, just what I've been told by a couple of American friends moved to Germany). And German fan culture due to football (soccer) games is worldwide known for its stunning vibes inside the stadiums I guess.
There's no reason to feel offended because you're absolutely right and it's kind of you to point it out. Literally every American expat and tourist I've met in Germany told me they were shocked to see the life quality that Germany has.
Wouldn’t it make sense for you to say SOME Americans instead of assuming none of us know anything a outside the US? That was just a ridiculous attempt to criticize Americans, how on earth do you expect us to know you guys sing our music at Oktoberfest considering Europeans hate Americans? Foolish ass comment
Yes they know dj ötzi, New york Islanders fans sing it at their home games... but with slightly different lyrics... search for New york islanders fans hey josh baley on youtube and you should find a clip of that...
Actually John Denver was of german origin. His real name was Henry John Deutschendorf jr. His last name means literally translated: Germansvillage. I as a german sometimes giggle by the thought that the most famous US folk singer was that much german.
First of all: Country Roads is a song, everybody in Germany can perform. Its almost mandatory. Second: They are all not leaving because they know how terrible it is to come out of the underground garage at Allianz Arena^^
The American army brought the songs over to Germany (Bavaria was the American sector after WW II) so everyone knows them. Why exactly these songs remained that popular remains a mystery though ...😃.
Me, I'm originally from the Jersey Shore who arrived in Bavaria back in 93' thru the US Army and still here due to me helping raising 3 kids with my German wife. So very true that the US Army bought these songs over and many more. Rock, Country, Jazz/Blues and Hip Hop and we were experienced by German/Austrian and other European classical music before our modern day music. Prost und schöne Grüße aus Bayern. Fly Eagles Fly!
Listen to the chants from Borussia Dortmund, the entrance chant/song before the game begins. You'll never walk alone! I still remember watching Live Aid 85' Queen with my older brother. The European or South American crowds singing/chants before, during or after the game blows us away! A great atmosphere experience that I've seen many times over the years at soccer games, American Football games in Frankfurt or small village games, rock concerts or at Volksfests across this great country.
@@90sdaddy yes one in Frankfurt and one again in Munich. Two teams that will play in Germany have already been determined, these are the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots.
for the people who have no idea what football means, it's better to inform yourself instead of writing nonsense. there are 7 different types of football
Not sure what ultra scene is. Fans do have their own traditions and chants. The chiefs fans do tomahawk chop with their arms (some say it’s racist), Steelers fan spin a yellow towel over their heads (called terrible towel), redskins fans (commanders) will sing their hail to the redskins song, and eagles fans will start violence because they are criminals
Fußball kann doch keiner mehr sehen, v.a. in Deutschland. 17 Mannschaften, die nur noch als Punktelieferant existieren, damit die 18. jedes Jahr wieder Meister wird und eine zweite Liga, es wiederum nur gibt, um zwei neue Punktelieferanten in die erste Liga zu schicken. In Frankreich und Spanien ist es fast dasselbe.
@@einundsiebenziger5488 stell dir vor du stehst im Stadion mit 20-30.000 gleichgesinnten und peitschst deine Mannschaft nach vorne. Gibt es im der Form nur im deutschen Fußball. Der Wettbewerb, der ist langweilig. Das drumherum ist das großartigste was der Sport zu bieten hat. Pyrotechnik, Ultras, ein Chor aus zehntausenden, das bietet nur der Fußball
I'm a retired U.S Army veteran and lifetime Buccaneers fan. My time stationed in Erlangen West Germany back in the late 80s was the best time of my life.
Hello from Germany.
And thank you for your service, your part in keeping my country safe during the trying and challenging time of the Cold War.
Much appreciated.
🇩🇪 ♥️ 🇪🇺 ♥️ 🇺🇸
@@julianruther4550 Back at ya. I very much enjoyed my time in Germany. Best time of my life.
Actually I live in Erlangen and my school is build in the old army barracks.
@@raphael3892 That's awesome. I looked at the window of my room on Google maps. I saw some weird things happen on 3 occasions right outside my barracks. Things I wouldn't believe if I hadn't seen them with my own eyes. But that's another story. I absolutely loved Erlangen. It was a great city. Best beer I ever had was the Erlanger Pislner. My favorite club was in Nuremberg by "The Wall". It was called "The Green Goose". I had just re-enlisted for 6 years of service in Germany "Guaranteed" but Desert Storm happened and I never went back. Best time of my life was spent in your town. Cheer!
Thanx for your service, Michael! You'll always be welcome here!!
The organizers chose Country Roads and Sweet Caroline on purpose. These are easily the two most popular songs at the Oktoberfest. Literally EVERYONE in Munich and Bavaria knows the words :D
But most of the fans in the stadium did not come from Munich or around. And it’s always about HOW you sing, not what… 🤘🏼🏈💜
Auf der Sommerfreizeit in der ich in den Sommerferien immer war, wurde auch immer Country Roads gesungen
😂😂 the Most popular Song is „Resi i Hoi die mid meim Tracktor ab“
@@football-king_de Hi, nice video, thank you. I feel iI have to amend greislige`s comment a bit. Oktoberfest is not the only one. There`s lots of thousends of great festivals, bigger or smaller festive occasions all over Germany over the year. I live in a small town of 12000 people and we have 4 of them/year. Plus, we probably have Millions of country and trucker fans all over Germany.
So maybe the only ones where these two songs are not been played would be the Wacken Metal Festival and Heidelberger Frühling lol.... ok maybe the Christmas markets either.
And you`re right, HOW they sing. Because they`re fans and enjoy the event, how else can they convey their joy to the guests.
Hope you had a good stay here and enjoyed your time.
@@football-king_de bro, whole europe knows songs like these... have you ever been outside of the US?
Amerikaner: "Woher kennen die Deutschen John Denver?"
Deutsche: "Woher kennen die Amerikaner die Hermes House Band?"
🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂
I don't, but I do know of the Scorpions
Would like to see what Americans would say to a normal Bundesliga atmosphere
Specially if it is NOT the boring Munich crowd... more like Frankfurt or Dortmund... ;)
@@Smido83 again, for this game people came from all over the country…
@@football-king_de I talk about you americans should react to european FOOTBALL (not American Football) Ultras... That has nothing to do with this game...
The point is Munich is the wrong place to do that, cause they dont really have a true dedicated and crazy fanbase... one more time. We are talking about FOOTBALL not AMERICAN FOOTBALL.
The point is americans are so shocked about the athmosphere of this game. But for us europeans its just... well... average. No matter the sport.
@@Smido83 Important point ;) to avoid misunderstandings ;) When you talk about football as a German you have to translate it with soccer :=) This is the american term for european soccer :)
@@JeffreySunkiller I know... but I refuse to use that strange word... 😉
We need to have more games in Germany / this is
The best crowd and games
I am totally with you 🤘🏼👍🏈
@@football-king_de Next year will be in Frankfurt!!!
@@kayh.4114 In the coming season 2023 there will be two games in Germany .This was announced by the NFL. One in Frankfurt and one again in Munich. The teams have already been determined, these are the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots.
@@judithoberpaul509 I think, there will be two games in Frankfurt:)
The next two weekends in Frankfurt a.M. two games and next year two games in Munich again.
werbung für deutsche fankultur
Und für Football-Liebe in 🇩🇪
@@football-king_dene
Das hatte doch nichts mit der typischen deutschen Fankultur gemein.
Americans, you´re Welcome
cringe
Thank you for the kind words. I have visited Germany a couple of times and absolutely love your beautiful country! I hope to visit again sometime. Greetings from Texas USA
@@dawsonhuntnice to hear.
Fun Fact: John Denvers real name is John Deutschendorf
Best fact news today. Thank you!
Henry John Deutschendorf jr. aka John Denver, the son of an German American, the lyrics are well known here.
Well, what a match (I mean the song + the Game) 😁
Do y’all have country roads in germany though 😂
He’s AMERICAN not German American, don’t you guys criticize us for saying shit like that?🤔
@@DA-db9bi You are one of the guys who like to claim that Albert Einstein was an Us American too xD
@@Taemoco what are you talking about?
In Germany we know the Hermes House Band-Country Roads cover more than the original from john Denver. They covered the song like 20 years ago as a party song..thats why every german knows the lyrics😁👌🍻
Same with sweet Caroline..Dj Ötzi did a party cover, which is also a banger on every german Party for 20 years
Das stimmt! That’s so true 😝
Basically you witnessed a normal European soccer crowd.Stadium culture in Europe just is just different.
That’s not correct I would say. Usually the crowd at soccer games is more aggressive and hostile, they cannot even put two fan groups in the same stands. That’s a difference when it comes to Football Fans, because #FootballisFamily 🏈 @McAero08
@@90sdaddy
Thats the thing european football ⚽️ goes so much deeper.
It goes back to very old times with tribes, villages or nations that have been at war or been associated for hundreds of years.
Our clubs represent our city, our area that gave us and our ancestors prosperity or hardship.
Its what they lived for and it is what some of them died for.
My uncle was buried to my clubs anthem, it is about the mining people that made my area prosper.
But you are right: This passion sometimes comes with feelings deeper than hate.
Football ⚽️ is more than a sport to us.
Edit: Well i just checked and noticed you‘re german yourself… now why did i even write this 😂
@@90sdaddy i think its because you have only a few games in europe and a longer time to hype up for this one special day
@@pentu7738 no, you're wrong, that's completely normal in europe, the fan culture can't be compared to the usa, they're two different worlds.
we learn that songs at school, and we all love them.....
Not everyone learns this, some classes do.
Well Oktoberfest origins in Germany. Country roads is a song everyone knew since ages I would say due to beer tents on Oktoberfest in Munich and all over Germany. Thus it is a bit curious how Americans are so surprised everyone know the lyrics. Both country roads and sweet caroline are pretty common party hits on Volksfeste in Germany. But on the other hand Americans unfortunately don't know that much going on outside of the US 🤷🏽 (no offence, just what I've been told by a couple of American friends moved to Germany).
And German fan culture due to football (soccer) games is worldwide known for its stunning vibes inside the stadiums I guess.
There's no reason to feel offended because you're absolutely right and it's kind of you to point it out. Literally every American expat and tourist I've met in Germany told me they were shocked to see the life quality that Germany has.
Oktoberfest originates* in Germany ...
Wouldn’t it make sense for you to say SOME Americans instead of assuming none of us know anything a outside the US? That was just a ridiculous attempt to criticize Americans, how on earth do you expect us to know you guys sing our music at Oktoberfest considering Europeans hate Americans? Foolish ass comment
Everytime I hear this song and the "Don´t stop believing..." part comes up, I always expect the screen to go black out of nowhere :(
I was there, it was great. I come from Hannover and everybody knew John Denver, Bon Jovi, Neil diamond or Journey.... do you know DJ Ötzi ?
Yes they know dj ötzi, New york Islanders fans sing it at their home games... but with slightly different lyrics... search for New york islanders fans hey josh baley on youtube and you should find a clip of that...
In Germany they don't cut off the Beer flow during the game like they do in the states. Can y'all say alcohol?
Actually John Denver was of german origin. His real name was Henry John Deutschendorf jr. His last name means literally translated: Germansvillage.
I as a german sometimes giggle by the thought that the most famous US folk singer was that much german.
Thank you for this great insight!
First of all: Country Roads is a song, everybody in Germany can perform. Its almost mandatory.
Second: They are all not leaving because they know how terrible it is to come out of the underground garage at Allianz Arena^^
Boah, bist du deutsch.
@@xoxoRS97 Aber hallo.
😂😂😂
The American army brought the songs over to Germany (Bavaria was the American sector after WW II) so everyone knows them. Why exactly these songs remained that popular remains a mystery though ...😃.
because they are fucking bangers
Me, I'm originally from the Jersey Shore who arrived in Bavaria back in 93' thru the US Army and still here due to me helping raising 3 kids with my German wife. So very true that the US Army bought these songs over and many more. Rock, Country, Jazz/Blues and Hip Hop and we were experienced by German/Austrian and other European classical music before our modern day music. Prost und schöne Grüße aus Bayern. Fly Eagles Fly!
Listen to the chants from Borussia Dortmund, the entrance chant/song before the game begins. You'll never walk alone! I still remember watching Live Aid 85' Queen with my older brother. The European or South American crowds singing/chants before, during or after the game blows us away! A great atmosphere experience that I've seen many times over the years at soccer games, American Football games in Frankfurt or small village games, rock concerts or at Volksfests across this great country.
Hey NFL Guys bring more season games to Germany every year one isnt enough
Yes! 🤘🏼🎉 it seems like there will be 2 games in 🇩🇪 next year… 👍
@@90sdaddy yes one in Frankfurt and one again in Munich. Two teams that will play in Germany have already been determined, these are the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots.
Colleen ♥️
Both songs are huge football (soccer) anthems in all of Europe
Can we talk about how absolutely awesome and hit Colleen Wolfe looks?!😍
Where was David Hasselhoff?
He was on the way to Berlin to see if the Wall he has brought down is still there 😜🤡🤪 #lookingForFreedom 🇺🇸🤘🏼
@@football-king_de 🤣😄🤣👍🙋♀️
next Germany Game: Nov 5th 2023 in Frankfurt! Who will be there? :)
Me 😊 Go Chiefs 🎉🎉🎉
for the people who have no idea what football means, it's better to inform yourself instead of writing nonsense. there are 7 different types of football
But why is the nfl in germany? Just curious
It's Business. NFL roll out more International Games and Germany has the greates Fan Base outside the US.
Did they really say they thought sweet Caroline was a us thing only?
We just dont live in a bubble ofc we know those songs😅
The really only tip of the iceberg on that game woud be a flyover from usa + ger together O-O.
Does American Football have even somethings like the european and latinamerican "Ultra-scene" ?
As in fan chants? Cause its Usually college football games where its the most exciting
Not sure what ultra scene is. Fans do have their own traditions and chants. The chiefs fans do tomahawk chop with their arms (some say it’s racist), Steelers fan spin a yellow towel over their heads (called terrible towel), redskins fans (commanders) will sing their hail to the redskins song, and eagles fans will start violence because they are criminals
no, its way more casual than euro fan culture.
Only an information. We Germans don't live on the Moon ;)
john denver has german blood lel
Man darf rauchen, Bier trinken und hört geile Musik.Das Spiel hat bestimmt nur 10 % interessiert
every eagles home game is way better trust me
Wait till they knew that the Germans knew the song as a German Schlager from DJ Ötzi and not John Denver 😂
No, Hermes House Band.
And the original Song is from John Denver
Germans speak way netter english the you think shahshs
Football is the most boring Sport. Fußball ist Sport für geile Menschen.
Danke für diesen wertvollen Kommentar 😵💫
@@football-king_de gerne. Danke für dieses wertvolle Video :)
Fußball kann doch keiner mehr sehen, v.a. in Deutschland. 17 Mannschaften, die nur noch als Punktelieferant existieren, damit die 18. jedes Jahr wieder Meister wird und eine zweite Liga, es wiederum nur gibt, um zwei neue Punktelieferanten in die erste Liga zu schicken. In Frankreich und Spanien ist es fast dasselbe.
@@einundsiebenziger5488 stell dir vor du stehst im Stadion mit 20-30.000 gleichgesinnten und peitschst deine Mannschaft nach vorne. Gibt es im der Form nur im deutschen Fußball. Der Wettbewerb, der ist langweilig. Das drumherum ist das großartigste was der Sport zu bieten hat. Pyrotechnik, Ultras, ein Chor aus zehntausenden, das bietet nur der Fußball