While Trio was active, in the early 1980s, the group enjoyed some popularity in Germany, UK, Canada, and the United States.

In the movie, three people (played by Trio members) kill doubles of themselves as part of a twisted scam to gain riches.

He left the band due to disagreement with Krawinkel and Remmler over financial matters, leading to the complete break-up of Trio in 1986.

A Pepsi ad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup starred several footballers including Thierry Henry, Raúl, Roberto Carlos, Fernando Torres, Frank Lampard, Ronaldinho and David Beckham playing football inside of an Oktoberfest tent.

Christina Aguilera sang the tune in several Pepsi spots, including duets with Rain and Elissa.

Ariston used the song in their 1987 spots featuring animated white goods, clothing and kitchen utensils forming dancing humanoids.

Following the popular Volkswagen commercial, ABC aired a promo for the sitcom Spin City parodying the car ad.

In the original VW commercial, two men drive around and pick up a smelly couch, which they quickly dispose of.

In 1988, cover band Weenies On Toothpicks from Clearwater, Florida were playing a warehouse party that quickly got out of hand.