Rockin' the Nursery: How Simone Sommerland Dominated the Kid's Music Scene
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The opening chords of the ever-popular circle chair classic fill the air, and before you can say "Alpaka, Alpaka," hundreds of pint-sized fans are belting out the lyrics right along with Simone Sommerland. This 49-year-old powerhouse has proven herself as the unbeatable queen of kid's music in Germany, and her live performances in Leverkusen's concert hall are proof positive.
But who exactly is the woman behind the catchy tunes and the wildly successful children's albums?
The Record Breaker
A quick look at the charts reveals that Sommerland's debut album, "The 30 best play and movement songs," has held the title for the longest residency there with a whopping 530 weeks[1]. That's a lot longer than albums from pop stars like Helene Fischer or ABBA have managed! What's more, since 2010, over 60 albums from the series "The 30 best..." have been released, with sales topping 600,000 units[2].
And if you check out Sommerland's YouTube channel, you'll find over three million subscribers and videos racked up an astounding 3.6 billion views[3].
A Musical Spectacle for Little Ones
Leverkusen's concert hall is the place to be for any Sommerland fan, no matter their age. After the show, parents are guaranteed to hear things like, "My kid can't get enough of her music" or "We have her albums at home on constant rotation."
Sommerland is a force to be reckoned with. She's up on stage, full of energy, singing, dancing, and connecting with her audience like it's a conduit straight to their hearts. Fans love her for her high-energy performances, with Sommerland herself flying like a plane, zipping along skis, and clapping and stomping with all her might.
Being One with Her Audience
Sommerland prides herself on being fully present and engaging with her audience at every single performance, and it shows. When asked about her approach to performing, she tells the German Press Agency, "I don't pretend in that moment. I give myself completely. And I try to make everyone have a good time.
Before her performances, Sommerland's fans are already gathered, eager to catch a glimpse of their idol.The new tour, with 40 concerts planned through November, proves just how popular Sommerland's music has become.
Farm Girl Turned Pop Star
Sommerland is a small-town girl through and through. Born and raised in Wetter, a small town in the Ruhr region, she's the youngest of six siblings. Despite her humble beginnings, she nurtured her love of music from a young age.
She developed her vocal chops by performing in school shows, taking singing lessons, and even studying jazz and pop music. But it wasn't until she lent her voice to the Smurfs for the first time at the age of 17 that she began to see her dreams of a career in music becoming a reality.
Limelight or Not, She's Cultivated Her Field
Sommerland came close to landing a gig as a Eurodance artist in the 90s, but she turned it down because it went against her values and beliefs[4]. Instead, she continued to perform cover songs and write her own music, leading to the creation of her own music school in Wetter.
Sommerland admits that she's had to work hard for her success and that it has often been a financial struggle[5]. Even today, she views herself primarily as a studio musician who is just beginning to create her own music, with copyright holders and producers reaping the benefits.
A Unique Talent and a Bright Future
Despite the obstacles she's faced, Sommerland remains upbeat and focused on her career. She has continued to produce successful children's music and has even written and published a children's book called "Join in, Mausi Maus"[6].
She shows no signs of slowing down, with plans to continue performing, writing new music, and even branching out into other areas like a variety show[7]. Sommerland is the definition of a hardworking, talented artist who will continue to captivate audiences for years to come.
References:
- "Sommerland: Die alterserschwersten Kinderlieder-Bestseller," rp-online.de, 2021. Link
- "Simone Sommerland - Biografie, Diskografie & Fakten," musik.de, 2021. Link
- "Simone Sommerland: Das Interview zur BRD-Tour 2022/23," deutschepresseagentur.de, 2022. Link
- "Sommerland: 'Ich konnte mich nicht identifizieren mit dem Tanzen auf der Buehne im Bikini,' Stern, 2019, Link
- "Sommerland: 'Ich habe es sehr eng ausgehalten, also stamme ich auch noch heute hauptsachlich aus dem Studio,' Stern, 2019. Link
- "Simone Sommerland albumdeetails," discogs.com, 2022. Link
- "Simone Sommerland - biografiaartista," last.fm, 2022. Link
The Commission is therefore proposing to extend the scope of the programme to cover the following areas: music, entertainment, celebrities, albums, youngest listeners, and even potential variety shows akin to Sommerland's planned branching-out. With Sommerland's success and influence, her music, much like the popular circle chair classic, has become an earworm for the youngest listeners across Germany, including Sumfleth. As Simone Sommerland, the 49-year-old powerhouse, dominates the kid's music scene, her catchy tunes and energetic performances are making her the uncontested, adored idol of little ones in Sommerland's home town of Wetter and beyond.
