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The band wrote this during a visit to Moscow in 1989. The previous year, they became the first hard-rock band to play in Russia, and they returned to play the Moscow Music Peace Festival. At this show, they were inspired by the sight of thousands of Russians cheering them on even though they were a German band. (thanks, Mazen - Lebanon)

Lead singer Klaus Meine (from NME): "Everyone was there: the Red Army, journalists, musicians from Germany, from America, from Russia-the whole world on one boat. It was like a vision; everyone was talking the same language. It was a very positive vibe. That night was the basic inspiration for Wind Of Change." (thanks, Edward Pearce - Ashford, Kent, England)

In 1990, this became the unofficial anthem for the German Reunification, an event that politically lasted from the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 to the official reunification on October 3, 1990. (thanks, Martin - Rostock, Germany)

Comments:

This is my favorite song to sing on Singstar. And Lara, your story is hilarious!
- Carrie, Roanoke, VA

I love this song even though it is done by a german band. I do believe in winds of change.
- Joel, Zagreb, --

This song now reminds me of the difficult time of movie away from a place I loved very much when my parents were separated and about to divorce. At the time it was popular, I had no idea what lay instore and the years from childhood into adolecences were very difficult. But the song immediately takes me back to the peaceful time when I thought things were alright.
- Linc, Beaumont, TX

Makes me think of a time when i was young, I was 8 at the time of this song. Also it makes me think of history. Not only of Russia, but of all conflicts of the past, WWII mostly.
- Chris, Claremont, CA

Very soothing and sad at the same time. Good song, had no idea it was by the scorpions though, but good nonetheless
- Chris, Claremont, CA

Makes me think of a time when i was young, I was 8 at the time of this song. Also it makes me think of history. Not only of Russia, but of all conflicts of the past, WWII mostly.
- Chris, Claremont, CA

I came in to my wedding ceremony on the symphonic version of this song. The prelude was certainly long enough for the entrance, and even the most uptight and traditional wedding guests had no clue I slipped the Scorps right past them ;)
- Lara, Nashville, TN

this song got stuck in my head a few days ago and i woke up singing it. i think it's a beautiful song and the guitar is great. i'm a digital artist and my next piece is going to be "winds of change" with this song on my mind as i do it.
- day, blue ridge mountains, VA

I was a "Cold Warrior" in the USMC - it was something that most folks pretty much ingonred, but a very strong and solid reality for me and my buddies. I was watching CNN the night the Wall came down, and to this day it brings tears to my eyes. This song goes even deeper than that - it's written by a guy seeing his countrymen be free for the first time in his life. If you weren't part of it, you can't possibly "get it". If you were, you know what I feel. Awesome song. Awesome sentiment. We beat 'em, God dang it!
- Dave, Denver, CO

great song. the wind of change has blown away the red flag, in russia and... the solo is great
- Bob, Zhuhai, China

Love The Scorpions and love this song. The guitar solo has a great feel, it should've been longer and the song would've rocked even more.
- Dev01d, Wollongong, Australia

I like it short and sweet. The chorus is so good it's made up for.
- John, Millersville, MD

When the Iron Curtain and the Berlin wall came crumbling down, the Cold War that had been the focus of the world's attention for 5 decades ended, and the peaceful era depicted in this beautiful song seemed upon us. Now, however, militant Islam has replaced the U.S.S.R. as the world's new "evil empire," in Isreael, Chechneya, Afghanistan, Iraq, NYC, France, etc. Call me cynical, but the Scorpions' dream seems to be all but dead as the imans replace the Politburo as the masterminds of terror in the world.
- Eric, Cincinnati, OH

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
- Amy, Dallas, TX

ok, found something on the net, seems that balalaika is some sort of russian musical instrument ironically tho, it looks similar to the gibson flying v, which in turn used by one of scorpion's guitarists (not sure which on tho,correct me if i'm wrong)
- adaams, Miri, Malaysia

Great song, let's all rest in peace...
- djcostas, Piraeus, Greece

Good Song. This reminds me of the Olympics. I remember it being used in an ad where there were girls doing gymnastics so that is always what comes to mind with the chorus.
- Debra, Brisbane, Australia

One of the best songs ever written.It evokes emotion and is inspirational.My mother,who was about 55 years old at the time loved the song so much she bought a couple of Scorpions CDs and still listens to them.I occasionally comment to friends about my mother the heavy metal freak!(the Scorps are the only hard rock band she ever has listened to).
- Lee, Ottawa, Canada

This is a great song about the reunification of Germany at ehe end of the cold war. a song of hope
- Jeremy, Lake Havasu City, AZ

love this song, it always reminds me of russia and moscow
- melania, moscow, Europe

Simply one of the best songs i've ever heard.
- John, Stephenville Crossing, Canada

Had never listened to 'The Scorpions' until I heard this song - and loved it, so bought the album immediately! This song has great lyrics & musical arrangement, and beautiful guitar work, and is one of my all-time favourite songs. I now listen to 'The Scorpions' regularly! Trevor, West Yorkshire, England teebee2604@aol.com

I love this song. The lyrics are really unique and can really instill great emotions. I heard this song when I was in the army and it really made me feel fortunate and passionate about the peace that most parts of the world are having today.
- Stephen, Singapore, Singapore

This song i can remember from when i was really young, Something special about this song. "Take me to the magic of the moment on a glory night" Inspiring
- Daniel, Perth, AK

a remarkable epic of a song
- Victor, Vienna, VA

This song is very unique, and definatly a nice classic by The Scorpions
- Chantal, Liverpool, Canada

When you say Scorpions you directly have Wind Of Change's wisteling in your head...an awesome song with awesome lyrics and great feelings I really like the way the Solo comes with great power...I love the Scorpions
- Charles, Lebanon, Other

This is one of the best songs i have ever heard.
- amy, Beaver Dam, KY

An amazing song about peace..course its no "Give Peace a Chance" by John Lennon....go Lennon!
- Myles, Belfast, Ireland