The Herbert Grönemeyer single “Mensch” was released 20 years ago, a song that became the soundtrack of the Oder flood disaster and also deals with the death of Grönemeyer’s wife Anna Henkel. Now the song is honored with two more versions – a rap song and a French version.
“It’s okay, man”: A tribute to Grönemeyer
Grönemeyer announced this on his Instagram account on Thursday. “Es istoka, Mensch (2022)” was produced by the Hamburg artist Ace Tee, pop singer Balbina and the Berlin rapper Ebow and is intended to be a modern homage to “Mensch” and its singer. Balbina accompanied Grönemeyer in 2015 on his “Dauernd Now” tour.
The title is derived from Grönemeyer’s refrain line “And it’s okay”. Grönemeyer’s voice isn’t entirely banished from the song – it was recorded on the track in the form of samples from the original. The French version of “Mensch” is entitled “Humaine” (in English: human). It was reinterpreted by French singer and actress Camille Dalmais.
Watch the official music video for It’s Okay Man (2022) below:
Herbert Grönemeyer on tour in 2023
In 2022, Grönemeyer had to cancel concerts on his anniversary tour because employees, band members and he himself were infected with the corona virus. For this he will be on a big tour of Germany next year. The kick-off takes place on May 16th in Kiel – the tour ends in Zurich. Here is an overview of the dates in Germany:
“Herbert Grönemeyer – Live 2023” tour
May 16, 2023 in Kiel, Wunderkind Arena
May 18, 2023 in Hamburg, Barclays Arena
05/19/23 in Dortmund, Westfalenhalle
May 21, 2023 in Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena
May 22, 2023 in Hanover, ZAG Arena
May 25, 2023 in Munich, Olympiahalle Munich
May 27, 2023 in Cologne, Lanxess Arena
May 28th, 2023 in Mannheim, SAP Arena
May 30, 2023 in Stuttgart, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle