Listen to Scorpions’ “Wind Of Change” (Live) Out Now

To mark the 35th anniversary of German reunification and exactly 35 years after “Wind Of Change” first appeared on the album Crazy World, the Scorpions are releasing a truly extraordinary live recording of the song: as an appetizer for the album Coming Home – Live, which will be released in December. It’s a recording of the Scorpions’ magnificent anniversary concert in Hanover’s stadium in July 2025. A moment of pure goosebumps: when 50,000 fans in the stadium sing in unison with the band and Klaus Meine, the performer, composer, and lyricist… “Now listen to my heart/it still believes in Love/waiting for the wind to change.”

Essentially, this is the second change to the lyrics of “Wind Of Change.” After Klaus Meine symbolized the worldwide longing for peace and freedom using Moscow as an example in the original 35 years ago, “I didn’t think it was appropriate, in view of the terrible war in Ukraine, to romanticize Russia with lines like ‘Follow the Moskva / Down to Gorky Park.’ I wanted to make a statement in support of Ukraine. So the song began with ‘Now listen to my heart / It says Ukraina, waiting for the wind to change.’” Meanwhile, conflicts around the world have escalated further. “That’s why we changed the lyrics again on the current tour. ‘Now listen to my heart / it still believes in love / waiting for the wind to change.’ Whether it happens in Ukraine, Gaza, Israel, or anywhere else on our planet, we don’t want to lose faith in a peaceful future.”

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Scorpions will release Coming Home – Live, the iconic concert at the Hanover stadium, featuring all of the rockers’ biggest hits and many musical surprises, as a live album on vinyl and CD for fans on December 5. Pre-order here.

In celebration of their sixth decade as a band, Scorpions will be releasing From The First Sting, a thrilling collection the raw energy, unforgettable anthems, and iconic moments from their illustrious career. From The First Sting is the band’s only career-spanning collection and will be available on a deluxe 2LP & 2CD bookpack and 2CD format for European and Rest of the World fans, as well as 2LP vinyl and 1CD format for fans in the Americas.

During their career, Scorpions viewed their music as a bridge between cultures. They performed in the former Soviet Union, China, and Southeast Asia, thereby fostering international understanding.

Commercially, the band are also one of the best-selling hard rock and heavy metal bands of all time – with over 120 million album sales to their name. From The First Sting is a sonic journey through the band’s timeless hits, from “Rock You Like a Hurricane” to “Wind of Change”, showcasing Scorpions’ evolution while honouring the spirit of their classic sound.

From The First Sting features two previously unreleased tracks, “This Is My Song” and “Still Loving You”, the latter of which features British violinist Vanessa Mae. The physical for fans in the Americas comes housed in a carefully crafted 2LP gatefold vinyl pressed on 180g and 1CD digisleeve, comprehensively illustrating the enduring influence of the pioneering masters of their genre.

Perfect for die-hard fans and newcomers alike, From The First Sting delivers the ultimate Scorpions experience – a blistering ride through 60 years of hard-hitting, heart-pounding rock that continues to leave its mark on the world.

Out on October 17, you can pre-order From The First Sting here.