Wird's Schon Richten: Peter Alexander 1981 Der Papa

Watch Peter Alexander perform this classic family anthem live on the WWF-Club in 1981:

Peter Alexander 's 1981 hit, (Dad Will Fix It), stands as one of the most enduring examples of German "Stimmungsschlager"—music designed for a good mood and sing-along appeal. While Peter Alexander was already a legend by the early 80s, this song solidified his image as the charming, relatable "Everyman" of German entertainment. Review: A Domestic Comedy in Song

: Interestingly, the title shares its name with a much darker 1958 cabaret song by Gerhard Bronner and Helmut Qualtinger , which critiqued political nepotism. Alexander’s version stripped away the political cynicism, transforming the phrase into a wholesome family anthem. Commercial & Critical Reception Peter Alexander 1981 Der Papa wird's schon richten

The song was a massive commercial success, peaking at and staying in the charts for 18 weeks.

The track, composed by Ralph Siegel with lyrics by Bernd Meinunger , is a lighthearted commentary on family life. Watch Peter Alexander perform this classic family anthem

: It was his highest-charting single of the 1980s, proving that his classic entertainment style could still compete with the burgeoning "Neue Deutsche Welle" (New German Wave) movement.

: The song humorously depicts a father who is the constant problem-solver for his chaotic family. Whether it’s a son’s run-in with the police, a daughter’s car accident, or a mother’s burnt dinner, the "good old Papa" is expected to step in and fix everything. : It was his highest-charting single of the

: It features a catchy, march-like rhythm typical of the era, which made it a staple at festivals and televised variety shows like the WWF-Club . Alexander’s delivery is playful and warm, avoiding any real bitterness despite the father's constant workload.