: The music was composed by Ottó Schöck , a legendary figure in the Hungarian beat and pop scene.
The 1981 track (German for "If I Go Now") is the German-language version of Judith Szűcs's 1980 Hungarian hit "A tanítás után" ("After School") . As Hungary's "Disco Queen," Judith released this version to appeal to the broader European market, specifically the German-speaking audience where she had a growing fan base following her appearances on shows like Ein Kessel Buntes . The Story Behind the Songs
: Released as a B-side to "Seit dieser Nacht" on the EMI label , it solidified Judith's status as an international pop star during a time when Hungarian music rarely crossed the Iron Curtain so successfully. Fun Facts for Fans : The music was composed by Ottó Schöck
This version tells the story of a high school girl leaving her lessons behind. As she walks through the city streets with a bag full of books and a head full of "mandatory poems," she hums a melody and dances alone on the "city's stage."
Judith – Seit Dieser Nacht – Vinyl (7", 45 RPM + 2 ... - Discogs The Story Behind the Songs : Released as
: The original Hungarian version appeared on the 1980 album Meleg az éjszaka ("Warm is the Night"), which is considered a classic of the Eastern Bloc disco era.
: It captures a moment of pure freedom. The boys stare, and the elderly couples shake their heads in disapproval, but she remains in her own world, laughing with the sunshine. - Discogs : The original Hungarian version appeared
: It is an anthem for youth and the simple joy of escaping the classroom for the afternoon.