Fool's Garden
German pop-rock band famous for their 1995 international hit 'Lemon Tree'.Formed in Germany in 1991, Fool's Garden gained global recognition with their breakthrough single 'Lemon Tree' in 1995. Despite subsequent albums, they remain widely associated with this signature song. The band continues to perform and release new music internationally.
- Originally named 'Fool’s Garden' after J.R.R. Tolkien's reference in The Lord of the Rings, symbolizing a place of naive innocence.
- Their hit 'Lemon Tree' was rejected by multiple labels before its release, yet unexpectedly topped charts in 12 countries and sold over 6 million copies.
- Vocalist Peter Freudenthaler wrote 'Lemon Tree' during a rainy afternoon while contemplating a failed relationship, with the lemon tree outside his window inspiring the metaphor.
- Despite being labeled a 'one-hit wonder', the band has released 10 studio albums, including 2023's 'Who Is Jo King?', showcasing persistent creativity.