99 Red Balloons

99 Red Balloons is the English translated version of the song 99 Luftballons by the German new wave band Nena. This version was notably criticized by the band as it's lyrics were a rewrite of the song, rather than a direct translation. Unlike it's German counterpart, the English version of hte song failed to chart. This version of the song gained fame after American ska punk band Goldfinger covered it for their 2000 album Stomping Ground.
==Goldfinger cover==
American ska punk band Goldfinger covered the track for their third album Stomping Ground, where it appears as the 13th song on the album. This cover was released as the second and final single from the album. While never charting, the cover has since becoming one of the band's biggest hits. This cover was further popularized by it's appearence in the 2001 parody film Not Another Teen Movie and was included on the film's soundtrack album that same year.
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