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Netflix’s 'Babo' Sends Haftbefehl Back Into the Charts, Propels Reinhard Mey to a Record

Streaming-driven attention from the film translated into measurable chart gains across generations in Germany.

Overview

  • GfK confirms twelve Haftbefehl tracks entered the Official German Single-Charts, led by “069” at number 3 and “1999 PT. III” at number 6.
  • Reinhard Mey’s 1970 song “In meinem Garten” debuted at number 15, marking a 55-year gap between release and chart entry that sets a German-language record.
  • The Netflix documentary is currently among the platform’s most-watched titles in Germany, correlating with the surge in streams reported this week.
  • A pivotal scene of Haftbefehl singing Mey’s song drove renewed discovery, with the 82-year-old granting permission despite his usual caution on licensing.
  • Reviews note the film’s unvarnished portrayal of addiction and collapse, while criticizing its limited exploration of musical craft and broader social context.