The group remained active for nearly four decades until Oldörp's death in 1984. They were staples of German television and variety shows, known for their sharp wit and musical versatility.
While international audiences might associate "Hot Pants" with the funk of (who released his famous track in 1971), Die Travellers provided a distinctly German, comedic take on the phenomenon. The song can be found on several of their compilation albums, such as Jubel, Trubel, Travellers! (Jazz Club) . Die Travellers - Mamma zieh die Hot Pants an
Die Travellers were one of Germany’s most enduring and successful cabaret-style trios. The group remained active for nearly four decades
is a humorous German Schlager song by the Berlin-based trio Die Travellers (originally known as Die 3 Travellers ). Released during the early 1970s, the track is a lighthearted parody that capitalizes on the "hot pants" fashion craze that swept the globe at the time. The Song and Its Theme The song can be found on several of
They began as a jazz-influenced trio but found massive success by specializing in humorous covers and parodies of international hits.
Founded in Berlin in 1946, the group was led by Fred Oldörp (vocals and bandoneon).