Cordula Grün

Released in 2018 by Austrian singer-songwriter Josh., "Cordula Grün" instantly earned the title of Wiesn-Hit of the year. The song tells a charming yet melancholic story: the narrator sees Cordula Grün dancing, asks her out, and after drinks, she invites him home, claiming her husband no longer lives there. The catchy chorus repeats "Cordula Grün, ich hab dich tanzen geseh'n" (I saw you dancing). The twist comes when he discovers Cordula "forgot" to mention she's still married to pediatrician Eberhard Grün. This blend of romantic infatuation, humor, and Viennese melancholy, combined with an incredibly catchy folk-pop melody perfect for mass sing-alongs, resonated deeply with festival crowds. It demonstrates Oktoberfest's ability to instantly adopt new classics when they capture the right spirit.