Du hast den schönsten Arsch der Welt
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"Du hast den schönsten Arsch der Welt" (translated as "You have the sweetest ass in the world") is a 2007 German language
song by the German dance music composer, producer, and DJ Alex C.
(full name Alex Christensen). The song "Du hast den schönsten Arsch der Welt" was recorded in co-operation with and featuring Y-ass. It sampled from The Soundlovers' song "Run Away". Also in 2007, Basshunter
made a remix of the song as "Du Hast Den Schönsten Arsch Der Welt (Bass My Ass Remix)".
This song marked an international breakthrough for Alex Christensen. Because the song got high ratings in several foreign dance charts, it was re-released in several other languages including in English as "Sweetest Ass in the World" as well as in French, Spanish, Dutch and Czech languages.
". The single "Du hast den schönsten Arsch der Welt" stayed for one week at the top for the week 16–23 November 2007. The song also topped the Austrian Top 40
for 2 weeks on 16–30 November 2007. Its English version "Sweetest Ass in the World" reached #57 in the UK Singles Chart.
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German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
song by the German dance music composer, producer, and DJ Alex C.
Alex Christensen
Alex Christensen , Jasper Forks or Alex C. as he is known, is a German dance music composer, producer, and DJ, generally known as the face, and one of the founding members, of U96...
(full name Alex Christensen). The song "Du hast den schönsten Arsch der Welt" was recorded in co-operation with and featuring Y-ass. It sampled from The Soundlovers' song "Run Away". Also in 2007, Basshunter
Basshunter
Jonas Erik Altberg , better known by his stage name Basshunter, is a Swedish singer-songwriter, record producer and DJ. He is best known for his number one hits "Boten Anna", "Dota", "Now You're Gone" and "All I Ever Wanted". Basshunter has so far released a total of six albums, two of which have...
made a remix of the song as "Du Hast Den Schönsten Arsch Der Welt (Bass My Ass Remix)".
This song marked an international breakthrough for Alex Christensen. Because the song got high ratings in several foreign dance charts, it was re-released in several other languages including in English as "Sweetest Ass in the World" as well as in French, Spanish, Dutch and Czech languages.
Language version
In some countries the melody and the lyrics were adjusted to fit the taste of the local inhabitants. Some of these versions are:- Alex C ft. Y-ass - "Sweetest Ass in the World" (EnglishEnglish languageEnglish is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
) - Alex C ft. Y-ass - "Tu as le plus beau cul du monde" (FrenchFrench languageFrench is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
) - Alex C ft. Y-ass - "Tienes el culo más bello del mundo" (SpanishSpanish languageSpanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
) - Mr. Vee & Michaela - "Máš nejhezčí zadek na světě" (CzechCzech languageCzech is a West Slavic language with about 12 million native speakers; it is the majority language in the Czech Republic and spoken by Czechs worldwide. The language was known as Bohemian in English until the late 19th century...
) - Trasero - "Lekkerste kont van het land" (DutchDutch languageDutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
) - Släm - Sul On Kõige Kaunim Kann (EstonianEstonian languageEstonian is the official language of Estonia, spoken by about 1.1 million people in Estonia and tens of thousands in various émigré communities...
)
Charts
"Du hast den schönsten Arsch der Welt" is thus far the only #1 hit for Alex C as a solo act in the German Singles Chart, although he had a #1 hit in 1992 with U 96 - "Das BootDas Boot (song)
"Das Boot" is the title theme to the film and TV Series Das Boot, composed and produced by Klaus Doldinger, released on single and album in 1981....
". The single "Du hast den schönsten Arsch der Welt" stayed for one week at the top for the week 16–23 November 2007. The song also topped the Austrian Top 40
Ö3 Austria Top 40
Ö3 Austria Top 40 is the name of the official Austrian singles chart, as well as the radio show which presents it, aired Fridays on Hitradio Ö3. The show presents the Austrian singles, ringtones and downloads chart. It premiered on 26 November 1968 as Disc Parade and was presented by Ernst Grissemann...
for 2 weeks on 16–30 November 2007. Its English version "Sweetest Ass in the World" reached #57 in the UK Singles Chart.
| Chart (2007) | Rank |
|---|---|
| German Singles Chart Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
1 |
| Austrian Singles Chart Ö3 Austria Top 40 Ö3 Austria Top 40 is the name of the official Austrian singles chart, as well as the radio show which presents it, aired Fridays on Hitradio Ö3. The show presents the Austrian singles, ringtones and downloads chart. It premiered on 26 November 1968 as Disc Parade and was presented by Ernst Grissemann... |
1 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Sales/shipments |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Gold | 150,000 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2007) | Rank |
|---|---|
| German Singles Chart Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
40 |
| Chart (2008) | Rank |
|---|---|
| German Singles Chart Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
36 |
Decade-end charts
| (2000–2009) | Position |
|---|---|
| German Singles Chart | 51 |
Awards / Nominations
- Alex C. and Y-ass took part with the song in the 2008 Sopot Hit FestivalSopot Hit FestivalSopot Hit Festival - is international song contest, bringing contestants and guests who are stars with world recognition. It has been transmitted annually by the Polish Television in the coastal resort of Sopot, Poland...
music competition and were the overall runner-ups with 29.7% of the votes in the category International Hit Summer 2008 losing to the eventual winner "Hey Hi Hello" by Shaun BakerShaun BakerShaun Baker is a DJ from the north of England but has for over 20 years been based in Paderborn, Germany. He has been playing the worldwide club scene over 20 years. Together with his friend and partner Sebastian Wolter he also produces music...
feat. MaLoYMaloyMaloy can refer to:* Thomas Joel Maloy, American naval officer, posthumous recipient of the Navy Cross* USS Maloy , an American destroyer- Music :* Maloy Lozanes, Philippine-born recording artist in Germany known as MaLoY...
(55.2%) - The song was nominated for "Best Song of the Year" at the VIVA Comet Awards in 2008.
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