Overview

• Eloy de Jong has voiced concerns about Schlager songs like Heino's 'Ein Gläschen am Morgen' and a Vincent Gross–Olaf der Flipper duet for trivializing alcohol consumption.
• The former Caught in the Act member cites his personal experience with his father's alcoholism as a key motivator for his critique.
• De Jong emphasizes the need to distinguish between songs that evoke joy and those that glamorize drinking, praising Udo Jürgens' 'Griechischer Wein' as a positive example.
• In his upcoming album 'Stärker,' set for release on May 9, 2025, de Jong seeks to convey themes of resilience and overcoming hardship.
• While critical of certain Schlager tracks, de Jong respects fans' enjoyment of the genre and congratulated Vincent Gross on his recent success.