DIE ÄRZTE – 22 Year-Old Anti-Nazi Song "Schrei Nach Liebe" Tops German Charts Again In Support Of Syrian Refugees

The chart topping anti-Nazi song “Schrei Nach Liebe” (translated: “Cry For Love”) released by veteran German punk band Die Ärzte over 20 years ago is back on the charts in their homeland. According to a report filed by Rick Noack at The Washington Post, the song is being recirculated as a statement of support for the refugees currently fleeing to Germany from war torn Syria, and against right-wing extremists.

The renewed attention to the song originated in an initiative by German music teacher Gerhard Torges, who says he was shocked by how some Germans had stirred hatred against refugees. Using various social media platforms, Torges and his supporters urged Germans to download the song, share it and  call on radio stations to play it more often. On Amazon, Google Play and iTunes, the song achieved the top spot in music downloads within days.

Meanwhile, the band has answered critics who complain that it is benefiting financially from the campaign. “We certainly do not want to make money out of this, and will donate all earnings (generated by the song) to Pro Asyl,” the band wrote on its Web site, referring to an organization that is helping refugees. “We wish all Nazis and their sympathizers bad entertainment,” the band added.

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Thanks: John “Kornburger” Garcia