The song is a humorous and nostalgic critique of the central European climate, specifically bemoaning "Siberian" wet summers.
While Carrell's version is the most famous, other artists like Indira Weis covered it for the 2009 Oktoberfest, and it has even seen modern remixes as recently as 2024. Themes and Cultural Impact
"" (When will there be a proper summer again?) is one of Germany's most enduring "Schlager" hits, famously performed by the Dutch entertainer Rudi Carrell in 1975. The song has become a cultural staple in Germany, resurfacing every year during rainy or disappointing summers. Origins and Musical History
The song is actually a German cover of the 1971 folk-country classic "" by American singer-songwriter Steve Goodman . While the original is about a train journey through America, Carrell’s version transformed the melody into a nostalgic longing for warm weather.
The German lyrics were written by Thomas Woitkewitsch .