Blue System
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Blue System was a German pop group that was founded by Dieter Bohlen
in 1987 after the break-up of Modern Talking
.
The group consisted of Dieter Bohlen
(composer, producer, arranger and main vocals), and hired backstage musicians Rolf Köhler
(main vocals), Michael Scholz
(background vocals), Detlef Wiedeke (background vocals) and other background and/or front female voices unknown to the public.
On stage: Joachim Vogel (rhythm-guitar), Jeanne Dupuy and Frank Otto (drums), Nadja Abd el Farrag (vocals). In 1988 Frank Otto was replaced by Michel Rollin. After that in 1991 a new keyboardist joined - Achim Striben. In 1992 Dirk Sauer, Rene Engelman and Wolfgang Fritsch joined the group, while Joachim Vogel left.
Some of the group's singles such as "Sorry Little Sarah", "Under My Skin", "Silent Water", "My Bed is Too Big", "Deja Vu", "Love is such a lonely sword" , "Laila", "Magic Symphony" and many others were very popular in Europe as well as Africa and Asia. The group released 22 video clips from their album repertoire and most of these were aired in Europe, especially on German TV shows. Blue System also had several concert performances within Germany
and Russia
during the late 80s and late 90s.
Dieter Bohlen
Dieter Günter Bohlen is a German songwriter, singer, musician, producer, entertainer, TV personality, and writer. Bohlen is best known for being part of popular pop-duo Modern Talking during 1984–1987 and 1998–2003.-Biography:Bohlen took his Abitur in Oldenburg...
in 1987 after the break-up of Modern Talking
Modern Talking
Modern Talking was a German dance pop duo consisting of Thomas Anders and Dieter Bohlen. Their music has often been classified as Europop. They have been referred to as Germany's most successful pop duo, and have had a number of hit singles, reaching the top 5 in many countries...
.
The group consisted of Dieter Bohlen
Dieter Bohlen
Dieter Günter Bohlen is a German songwriter, singer, musician, producer, entertainer, TV personality, and writer. Bohlen is best known for being part of popular pop-duo Modern Talking during 1984–1987 and 1998–2003.-Biography:Bohlen took his Abitur in Oldenburg...
(composer, producer, arranger and main vocals), and hired backstage musicians Rolf Köhler
Rolf Köhler
Rolf Köhler was a German singer, musician and record producer.Rolf Köhler has been one of the most successful singers from Germany. His first success was on the 1970s under the Marc de Ville pseudonym...
(main vocals), Michael Scholz
Michael Scholz
Michael Scholz is a German singer, composer and producer.Between 1984 and 2000 he collaborated with Dieter Bohlen for which he sang in the Modern Talking and Blue System choruses. Since 2003 he works on his music group, Systems in Blue....
(background vocals), Detlef Wiedeke (background vocals) and other background and/or front female voices unknown to the public.
On stage: Joachim Vogel (rhythm-guitar), Jeanne Dupuy and Frank Otto (drums), Nadja Abd el Farrag (vocals). In 1988 Frank Otto was replaced by Michel Rollin. After that in 1991 a new keyboardist joined - Achim Striben. In 1992 Dirk Sauer, Rene Engelman and Wolfgang Fritsch joined the group, while Joachim Vogel left.
Some of the group's singles such as "Sorry Little Sarah", "Under My Skin", "Silent Water", "My Bed is Too Big", "Deja Vu", "Love is such a lonely sword" , "Laila", "Magic Symphony" and many others were very popular in Europe as well as Africa and Asia. The group released 22 video clips from their album repertoire and most of these were aired in Europe, especially on German TV shows. Blue System also had several concert performances within Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
during the late 80s and late 90s.
Albums
- 1987 Walking on a RainbowWalking on a RainbowWalking on a Rainbow is a debut album by group Blue System, released on November 2, 1987.Sorry Little Sarah is the only single released from this album.-Track listing:# "Gangster Love" – 4:24...
(Hansa RecordsHansa RecordsHansa Records was a record label founded in the 1960s based in Berlin, Germany....
) - 1988 Body Heat (Hansa RecordsHansa RecordsHansa Records was a record label founded in the 1960s based in Berlin, Germany....
) [#23 Austria, #20 Germany] - 1989 TwilightTwilight (Blue System album)Twilight is the third album released by Blue System. Was published in October 9 1989 by BMG Ariola and was produced by Dieter Bohlen. The album contains 10 new songs.-Track listing:-Charts:...
[#30 Austria, #26 Switzerland, #11 Germany] - 1990 ObsessionObsession (Blue System album)Obsession is the fourth album of Blue System. Was published in 1990 by BMG Ariola and produced by Dieter Bohlen. The album contains 10 new tracks.- Track listing :- Charts :...
[#18 Austria, #14 Germany] - 1991 Seeds of HeavenSeeds of HeavenSeeds Of Heaven is the fifth album of Blue System. Was published in 1991 by BMG Ariola and was produced by Dieter Bohlen. The album contains 10 new tracks.- Track listing :- Charts :...
[#12 Austria, #11 Germany] - 1991 Déjà VuDéjà Vu (Blue System album)Déjà Vu is the sixth album of Blue System. Was published in 1991 by BMG Ariola and produced by Dieter Bohlen. The album contains 10 new tracks.- Track listing :- Personnel :*Rolf Köhler – vocals, bass, drums...
[#18 Germany, #27 Austria] - 1992 Hello AmericaHello America (album)Hello America is the seventh album of Blue System. Was edited in 1992 under the label BMG Ariola and was produced by Dieter Bohlen. The album contains 11 new tracks.-Track listing:-Charts:...
[#29 Germany, #21 Austria] - 1993 Backstreet Dreams [#5 Germany, #22 Austria]
- 1994 21st Century21st Century (Blue System album)-Personnel:* Rolf Köhler – vocals, bass, drums* Dieter Bohlen – vocals, producer* Detlef Wiedeke – guitar* Michael Scholz – keyboards-Charts:...
[#11 Germany] - 1994 X - Ten [#24 Germany]
- 1995 Forever BlueForever Blue (Blue System album)Forever Blue is the eleventh album of Blue System. Was edited in 1995 by BMG Ariola and was produced by Dieter Bohlen. The album contains 11 new tracks.- Track listing :- Credits :*Music: Dieter Bohlen*Lyrics: Dieter Bohlen*Vocals: Rolf Köhler...
[#18 Germany] - 1996 Body to BodyBody to Body (album)Body to Body is the twelfth album of Blue System. Was published in 1995 by BMG Ariola and was produced by Dieter Bohlen. The album includes 11 new tracks.- Track listing :All tracks by Dieter Bohlen- Charts :- Credits :*Music: Dieter Bohlen...
[#29 Germany] - 1997 Here I AmHere I Am (Blue System album)Here I Am is the thirteenth and last album of Blue System. It was published in 1997 by BMG Ariola and was produced by Dieter Bohlen. The album contains 11 new tracks....
[#38 Germany]
Singles
- 1987 "Sorry, Little Sarah" [#14 Germany, #19 South Africa, #6 Spain, #10 Austria]
- 1988 "Big Boys Don't Cry" [Denmark only]
- 1988 "My Bed Is Too Big" [#10 Germany, #4 Austria]
- 1988 "She's A Lady" [Spain only; #14 Spain]
- 1988 "Under My Skin" [#6 Germany, #12 Austria, #18 Switzerland]
- 1988 "Silent Water" [#13 Germany, #16 Austria]
- 1989 "Love Suite" [#14 Germany]
- 1989 "Magic SymphonyMagic SymphonyMagic Symphony is the first single from the Blue System's third studio album, Twilight. It was published in 1989 by Hanseatic M.V. and was distributed by BMG...
" [#10 Germany, #23 Austria, #21 Switzerland] - 1989 "Love Me On The Rocks"
- 1990 "48 Hours" [#29 Germany, #28 Austria]
- 1990 "Love Is Such" A Lonely Sword [#16 Germany, #13 Austria]
- 1990 "When Sarah Smiles" [#63 Germany]
- 1990 "Magic Symphony (PWL Remix)" [UK only]
- 1991 "Lucifer" [#25 Germany, #8 Austria]
- 1991 "Testamente D'Amelia" [#34 Germany]
- 1991 "Déjà Vu" [#12 Germany, #16 Austria]
- 1991 "It's All OverIt's All OverIt's All Over is the second single from Déjà Vu, the sixth album by Blue System. The song is a duet by Dieter Bohlen with the American singer Dionne Warwick. It was released en 1991 by Hanseatic M.V., and distributed by BMG...
" (with Dionne WarwickDionne WarwickDionne Warwick is an American singer, actress and TV show host, who became a United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and a United States Ambassador of Health....
) [#60 Germany] - 1992 "Romeo & Juliet" [#25 Germany, #22 Austria]
- 1992 "I Will Survive" [#30 Austria]
- 1993 "History" [#26 Germany]
- 1993 "Operator" [#87 Germany]
- 1994 "6 Years - 6 Nights" [#47 Germany]
- 1994 "That's Love"
- 1994 "Dr. MabuseDr. Mabuse (song)"Dr. Mabuse" is a Eurodance song originally performed by German band Blue System. It was released as the first and only single from Blue System's album X-Ten, in October 1994. It was produced, written and arranged by Dieter Bohlen.- Track listing :...
" - 1995 "Laila" [#29 Germany]
- 1996 "Only with YouOnly with You (Blue System song)Only With You is the first single from the twelfth Blue System album, Body to Body. Was published in 1995 by Hanseatic M.V. and was distributed by BMG...
" [#58 Germany] - 1996 "For The Children" [#67 Germany]
- 1996 "Body To Body"
- 1997 "Anything" [#79 Germany]
- 1998 "Love Will Drive Me Crazy"