Ding Dong Song
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Background and recording
Günther's version is sung in English with a heavy German accent. The song is a parody of Eurodance genres, especially those from the 1980s and 1990s in Germany.[3]
The song gained widespread popularity on YouTube. Examples of the most popular fan-made videos include US soldiers in Iraq dancing to the song, YouTube users in front of their computers lip-syncing, and various edited parodies.[4]
Chart performance
Weekly charts
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| Ireland (IRMA) | 6 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2004) | Position |
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| Sweden (Hitlistan)[5] | 7 |
Certifications
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References
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External links
- Phil & Company - Tralala - A performance of "Tralala", the song which "Ding Dong Song" is based on.