Hasselhoff is considered by the people of Germany the biggest thing since the Fall of Communism, which even historians agree, the Hoff had a big part in.
In the late 80s, those on the wrong side of the Iron Curtain were envious of how the West lived. One way they rebelled against their Communist oppressors was to put up TV antennas which would intercept TV broadcasts. Shows like Dynasty and Dallas showed how the rich Americans would like. But it was Hoff's shows Knight Rider and Baywatch that appealed to the viewers sense of lust and adventure. So much that on New Year's Eve 1989, The Hoff sang a historic concert atop the crumbling Berlin Wall.
Overtime, the Hoff's reputation and fame in a reunified Germany grew. Hasselhoff would release a number of albums, all of which would garner tremendous sells in the former Soviet Block. Over time, Hoff's popularity would spread North to countries like Sweden and Norway.
Most of Hasselhoff's music was about good times, excitement, and freedom. Christmas tunes aren't typically equated with the Hoff. But in 2005, he recorded a full-length album titled The Night Before Christmas. Unlike most of the actor's recordings, Hoff's holiday release was a huge bomb both in terms of sales and critics.
In the past 10 years, the album has been consistently placed on worst holiday albums lists. But I don't think you should just take my word for it. Here's a sampling from The Night Before Christmas. It's torture. Just be glad it's only 2 minutes long.
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you David Hasselhoff's Jungle Bells...
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