6 Facts About Can's 'Spoon' Charting in Germany

Can’s ‘Spoon’ reached the German Top 10 in 1971. It was the band’s only commercial hit in Germany.

The song was used as the theme for the TV mini-series Das Messer. This exposure drove its chart success.

‘Spoon’ appears on Can’s 1972 album Ege Bamyasi. The album is now considered a krautrock classic.

The track features a hypnotic, repetitive bassline and drum groove. This minimalist style was typical of Can’s early 1970s work.

The song’s lyrics are sparse and delivered by vocalist Damo Suzuki. They consist mainly of the word “spoon” repeated.

‘Spoon’ remains Can’s most commercially successful single. It is a rare example of avant-garde music breaking into mainstream charts.