Deluxe two CD set. Digitally remastered and expanded edition of the 1984 sophomore album from Austrian pop / rock / new wave artist Falco. Features a digitally remastered edition of the Junge Roemer album plus a bonus disc that includes remixes, edits, and live recordings.

Falco was the most internationally successful pop artist ever to come out of Austria, best known for his 1986 chart-topping hit "Rock Me Amadeus." Born Johann Holzel in Vienna on February 19, 1957, he was a classically trained child prodigy, but after graduating from the Vienna Conservatoire, he relocated to West Berlin and began fronting a jazz-rock band. Rechristening himself Falco in honor of the German skier Falko Weissflog, he returned to Vienna in time to play bass on the punk outfit Drahdiwaberl's 1979 album Psycho Today, penning their best-known song, "Ganz Wein." Falco began his solo career in 1982 with the LP Einzelhaft; his "Der Kommissar," which fused techno-pop with rapped German lyrics, became a major European hit and a club favorite in the U.S., with a cover version by the group After the Fire reaching the Top Five in 1983. The follow-up, "Jeanny," was banned outright by radio as a result of its theme of prostitution, but nevertheless went on to top the German charts. While 1984's Junge Roemer attracted little attention, in 1986 Falco issued Falco 3, highlighted by the single "Rock Me Amadeus," a campy blend of classical music and synth pop which topped both the American and British charts. While the rock ballad "Vienna Calling" was a minor hit, Falco's subsequent efforts, including 1986's Emotional and 1988's Wiener Blut, fared poorly; he had been long out of the spotlight when he died in a car accident on February 6, 1998 at the age of 40.

Emotional was released in the U.S. the same year as his breakthrough album, Falco 3, which included the hit "Rock Me Amadeus." It is hard not to consider that this album (on Sire, not A&M, the home of his hit record) was rushed to market to capitalize on his one-hit wonder status. Standout tracks include the title track, "Crime Time," "The Kiss of Kathleen Turner," and a follow-up to the banned song "Jeanny" called "Coming Home (Jeanny Part II, One Year Later." "Cowboyz and Indianz'" contains some interesting Star Wars allusions. Not essential by any means, even for somewhat serious fans. However, a surprisingly solid new wave album that is quirky and fun. A great used-record find.

Sony in Germany are to issue Falco 60, a new best of/rarities collection across a number of formats, to celebrate what would have been the 60th birthday of Austrian singer-songwriter Falco, who scored a memorable transatlantic number one back in 1985 with Rock Me Amadeus.
Falco 60 is being issued as a three-CD deluxe set which includes the hits, rarities and four new remixes by contemporary Austrian artists such as Ogris Debris and Parvov Stelar.

Gottfried Helnwein (geboren 1948) ist ein österreichisch-irischer bildender Künstler. Er hat als Maler, Zeichner, Fotograf, Wandmaler, Bildhauer, Installations- und Performancekünstler gearbeitet und dabei eine Vielzahl von Techniken und Medien verwendet.

Buddha's Greatest Hits is the first definitive collection of the Austrian new wave dance-popster's hits, containing his two great singles – "Rock Me Amadeus" and "Der Kommissar" – plus such other hits as "Jeanny" and "Vienna Calling," album tracks, and Jason Nevins' bonus remix of "Der Kommissar." Of course, Falco's music hasn't dated particularly well and was always lightweight Euro-dance, but it can be a guilty pleasure, and this is the best place to find out why.

'Live Forever: The Complete Show - Berlin 1986' contains the full Berlin concert of Falco's 'Emotional' world tour in September 1986. At this time he was at the peak of his career: 'Emotional' reached #1 in Germany and Austria, he had superstar status in German-speaking countries and most of Europe, and with the single 'Rock Me Amadeus' from his previous album 'Falco 3' he'd even reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts (the only artist ever to achieve this historic feat in the US with a song in German). The now found tapes contain the remaining six tracks of the 'Emotional' album as well as three additional songs. The release follows the 2021 remastered deluxe edition of Falco's studio album 'Emotional' (which saw the album return to the official album charts after 35 years, reaching #28 in Germany and #7 in Austria), followed by deluxe editions of his fifth and sixth studio albums, 'Wiener Blut' (1988) (re-entering at #13 on the German album chart and #4 in Austria), and 'Data De Groove' (1990) (#15 on the German album chart and #5 in Austria).

Falco 3 was the artist's biggest hit album in the United States because of the radio and video success of the song "Rock Me Amadeus." The track "Vienna Calling" is a forgotten minor hit, as it charted in the Top 20. Originally released in 1986, Falco 3 was out of print for years, until its reissue in 1996. "Jeanny" is also of note, as it was ridiculously banned from radio play for its theme of prostitution. A classic, synth pop piece of 1980s guilty pleasure. Six of these tracks appear on Falco's Greatest Hits disc, which is the definitive collection of the Austrian's new wave dance pop. Falco 3 is his best and most popular album.

Falco was an absolutely exceptional artist and far ahead of his time.
The musician celebrated his success not only in Austria, but also in Germany, USA, South America, Asia, etc.
Already with his debut album "Einzelhaft" (solitary confinement), which was released in 1982 and included the hit "Der Kommissar" (The Commissioner), Falco celebrated his first #1 placements in various countries.
"Einzelhaft" will be released in January 2023 as a "Deluxe Edition" re-release in the formats: CD, MC and vinyl box.

Falco was the most internationally successful pop artist ever to come out of Austria, best known for his 1986 chart-topping hit "Rock Me Amadeus." Born Johann Holzel in Vienna on February 19, 1957, he was a classically trained child prodigy, but after graduating from the Vienna Conservatoire, he relocated to West Berlin and began fronting a jazz-rock band…

14. September 2021 - Als Falco im Frühjahr 1986 mit der Arbeit an seinem vierten Studioalbum »Emotional« begann, war er einer der wenigen international erfolgreichen Künstler, die in deutscher Sprache sangen. Mit »Rock Me Amadeus« aus seinem Vorgängeralbum »Falco 3« erreichte er im März 1986 Platz 1 der Billboard Hot 100 Charts und ist damit der einzige Künstler, der diesen historischen Gipfel in den USA mit einem deutschsprachigen Song erreicht. Zusammen mit seinem Superstar-Status in den deutschsprachigen Ländern und im größten Teil Europas zeigt dies, welche Bedeutung ein neues Falco-Album für die Musikwelt zu dieser Zeit hatte.

14. September 2021 - Als Falco im Frühjahr 1986 mit der Arbeit an seinem vierten Studioalbum »Emotional« begann, war er einer der wenigen international erfolgreichen Künstler, die in deutscher Sprache sangen. Mit »Rock Me Amadeus« aus seinem Vorgängeralbum »Falco 3« erreichte er im März 1986 Platz 1 der Billboard Hot 100 Charts und ist damit der einzige Künstler, der diesen historischen Gipfel in den USA mit einem deutschsprachigen Song erreicht. Zusammen mit seinem Superstar-Status in den deutschsprachigen Ländern und im größten Teil Europas zeigt dies, welche Bedeutung ein neues Falco-Album für die Musikwelt zu dieser Zeit hatte.

Golden Hits a 1995 compilation CD by Austrian singer and semi-rapper Falco. This was released in Malaysia by Megastop/PVS Music.