Joni Mitchell's iconic 1970 song "Big Yellow Taxi" is a sharp critique of the destruction of nature through urbanization, where paradises become parking lots and pesticides like DDT threaten birds and bees – an appeal to appreciate the beauty of the world before it is lost.
Nena recorded a cover version in 2007 for her album “Cover Me,” which serves as a tribute to her musical influences.
With her energetic pop interpretation, Nena conveys the timeless environmental message in a fresh and accessible way, in keeping with her style as a German pop icon.