"Bongo Cha Cha Cha" is among highly favored social media songs in 2022.

The timeless schlager made it onto GEMA’s "Besteller" report in the category: ‘social media platforms’.

January 15, 2024

In GEMA's latest “Besteller” report, "Bongo Cha Cha Cha" is part of the top 10 most widely used songs across various social media platforms in 2022. The report offers a comprehensive overview of top tracks in different categories such as live performances, airplays, music- and video streaming, club plays, and record sales. Notably, this edition extends its focus on music used on social platforms.

Originally composed by Ernst Bader, Ralf Arnie, and Werner Müller in 1958, "Bongo Cha Cha Cha" achieved widespread acclaim through Caterina Valente's rendition in the film "Du Bist Wunderbar." Released in both German and Italian, the latter version experienced a revival in 2019, as part of the soundtrack of „Spider-Man: Far From Home", subsequently becoming a viral hit. User enthusiastically engaged with its infectious rhythm, sharing their dance interpretations, and contributing to its cultural presence. In 2021, the song received multiple distinguished cover versions from artists such as El Profesor, the Goodboys, and the Disco Pirates, each presenting their unique interpretations.

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