Das 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.
In 1991, it was covered by Alex Christensen and his dance music project U 96. This techno-version was U96's debut single from the album of the same name. It took the German single charts by storm and reached the top slot early in 1992, where it spent an unprecedented 13 weeks. The song cruised to platinum status, making it the best-selling single in recent years in Germany by a long shot. "Das Boot" became a number-one hit also in Austria, Israel, Norway and Switzerland and was a Top 10 hit in Denmark, Finland, France, the Netherlands and Sweden. The UK also responded favourably with an 18th position. The song was the subject of many remixes throughout the years.

Critical reception

Music & Media commented in their review that "with no significant airplay, this techno version of the theme to the movie "Das Boot" is number one for the second consecutive week in Germany. It's like Kraftwerk on acid, or plain Front 242."

Music video

The music video for "Das Boot" was directed by Peter Claridge. It used footage from the 1981 German submarine film Das Boot. The movie was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.

Track listings

; CD maxi
  1. "Das Boot" – 5:14
  2. "Tiefenrausch" – 4:18
  3. "Das Boot" – 5:14
; 7" single
  1. "Das Boot"
  2. "Das Boot"
; 12" maxi
  1. "Das Boot" – 5:14
  2. "Tiefenrausch" – 4:18
; Cassette
  1. "Das Boot" – 5:14
  2. "Das Boot" – 5:14
; CD maxi - Remixes
  1. "Das Boot / Kennedy" – 6:14
  2. "Sonar Sequences – 6:13
  3. "Das Boot" – 3:25
; CD maxi - 2001 remixes
  1. "Das Boot 2001" – 3:41
  2. "Das Boot 2001" – 8:22
  3. "Das Boot 2001" – 7:41
  4. "Anthem 2001" – 3:19
; 12" maxi - 2001 remixes
  1. "Das Boot 2001" – 7:41
  2. "Das Boot 2001" – 8:05
  3. "Das Boot 2001" – 8:23
  4. "Das Boot 2001" – 8:12

    Charts and sales

Peak positions

1 "Das Boot II"

2 "Das Boot 2001"

End of year charts

Certifications