In 1980 he released this single, featuring cover versions of 'Genghis Khan' and 'Y.M.C.A.' - in Chinese. Quite why these tracks were released in Germany is unknown, but I am pretty sure that an element of nationalism was there: 'Genghis Khan' was of course the German entry for the Eurovision Song Contest in 1978, and to have it covered in a different language must have been some compliment to the Germans. But perhaps there is a different explanation (I'd love to know it). Anyway, it's a great, curious single.
My collection: 7" single no. 8477
Found: 33 1/3 Schallplatten, Duisburg, 22 October 2026
Tracks: 'Genghis Khan' / 'Y.M.C.A.'