Camouflage was a German synth band and "The Great Commandment" was their first hit. It has a sound that is strikingly similar to Depeche Mode. So much so that the song charted in the US, likely by folks that mistook the single for a new Depeche Mode song. Styx is an American arena rock band. "Boat on the River" was released at the height of their popularity but the folk-like song is unlike most of their hits. This was never released as a single in the US. "Come Sail Away" and "Babe" were probably their biggest hits.
Alright, the first three already used to be among my favorites back then, and in fact very popular. #4, "Still Loving You" by Foreigner, didn't like that one very much, but how could "Urgent" fail? I guess I still have the record somewhere. The Rainbirds, never heard of them again. And I loved Alan Parsons, although not for their dance songs. They made excellent music with very thoughtful lyrics, but their attempts on going more commercial were rather disappointing. Styx failed in Britain? Hard to believe. (Because you asked: They're American.) Talk Talk, naaaah, didn't like their music. I'm with the Brits here. And Moti Special, can't even remember them. They probably weren't played in the clubs I visited. Modern Talking, you cold either love or hate them. Guess which faction I belonged to. And Sandra was just another Schlager Girl. Girls liked her, men usually didn't (or didn't admit to it). Yello was GREAT! Thank you Switzerland! Best "export article" you ever had (besides chocolate). Earth an Fire, well, no special opinion here. (They're Dutch.) -- Baltimora, I heard that song, but again, no strong feelings. Ottawan (please don't ask where THEY are from!) had a few hits I'd say were "acceptable" but nothing special. Luv, yeah! Big radio hit here. From the Netherlands again. The band name is told to be a creative spelling of "love" as you can't register common words as a trade mark. Dr Alban, yeah, heard of that. Not my kind of music, and same for Double You. Didn't even remember the band name, but I know the song. Marusha, astonishingly enough, I liked somehow although that's also not my kind of music. Don't know why. Pharao is another band I missed, but sounds like I didn't miss much. That Captain Jack song was amazingly popular and one of those things where I thought, alright, if you cannot evade it, try to start liking it. Kraftwerk, of course that one here was not one of their best songs, but they had done some really creative pieces before. Adiemus really is wonderful if you listen to it alone, loud, and in the dark. Always made my thoughts flow, so I didn't listen to it when driving on the Autobahn at night. Might have been fatal. James Last, the old people's band, was in the charts? You always learn something new here. Vangelis, I think they only had that one great hit, but it was a huge success. And, yes, it's from the movie. Vangelis is the name of the composer; he's Greek, so that might be his real name. Richard Clayderman, again, not necessarily for young people. He's French, so please pronounce his name like that. -- Rocco Granata, never heard of him, and again that sounds like something for the Elderly, but then again: Look at the year! 1959, hell, my mother was 14 back then! (I looked that up: He's Italian-Belgian.) And the Blue Diamonds, also from that time. What's going on here? Vaya con Dios, Umberto Tozzi, I know the two songs, but no comment. It's not worth it. Amanda Lear was famous in her time, but probably not for her music. She looked great, that's all. Shakatak, yes, another band and song aiming at a short-time commercial success. At least that one was successful. Many weren't. In my opinion, these mass-produced songs killed real music. The Catch might be in the same group. Jennifer Rush, of course, was well known, but why exactly did she sing with Elton John? They're so different in their styles, I never understood that. Seal wasn't bad, I actually liked them. A bit. Depeche Mode were famous, but again not my style. Other than A-ha who actually had some good stuff, "good" meaning that I liked it. Andru Donalds, no idea who that is. And Don Johnson (Sonny Crocket in "Miami Vice") should never have become a singer. Alright, he wasn't a good actor either, so it probably makes no difference. Alright, this got lengthy again, but once I start commenting on songs, I can't stop. My apologies for that.
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Marusha is one of the first artists in the love parade in Berlin
Styx is an US Band
02:19 Talk Talk, English band, but they had greater success on the European mainland than at home.
Camouflage was a German synth band and "The Great Commandment" was their first hit. It has a sound that is strikingly similar to Depeche Mode. So much so that the song charted in the US, likely by folks that mistook the single for a new Depeche Mode song.
Styx is an American arena rock band. "Boat on the River" was released at the height of their popularity but the folk-like song is unlike most of their hits. This was never released as a single in the US. "Come Sail Away" and "Babe" were probably their biggest hits.
As a German (Gen X) the only Styx songs I know are "Boat On The River" and "Mr. Roboto".
Wow, it's getting more and more professional.
Hallo Max & Sujx , the Band Earth & Fire comes from the Netherlands , lg Karl 😉👍
Yeah, not to be confused with Earth, Wind & Fire
@@frankj10000 absolutely right
And Luv', as well...
Finally ⬛🟥🟨
Alright, the first three already used to be among my favorites back then, and in fact very popular. #4, "Still Loving You" by Foreigner, didn't like that one very much, but how could "Urgent" fail? I guess I still have the record somewhere.
The Rainbirds, never heard of them again. And I loved Alan Parsons, although not for their dance songs. They made excellent music with very thoughtful lyrics, but their attempts on going more commercial were rather disappointing.
Styx failed in Britain? Hard to believe. (Because you asked: They're American.)
Talk Talk, naaaah, didn't like their music. I'm with the Brits here. And Moti Special, can't even remember them. They probably weren't played in the clubs I visited.
Modern Talking, you cold either love or hate them. Guess which faction I belonged to. And Sandra was just another Schlager Girl. Girls liked her, men usually didn't (or didn't admit to it).
Yello was GREAT! Thank you Switzerland! Best "export article" you ever had (besides chocolate).
Earth an Fire, well, no special opinion here. (They're Dutch.) -- Baltimora, I heard that song, but again, no strong feelings.
Ottawan (please don't ask where THEY are from!) had a few hits I'd say were "acceptable" but nothing special.
Luv, yeah! Big radio hit here. From the Netherlands again. The band name is told to be a creative spelling of "love" as you can't register common words as a trade mark.
Dr Alban, yeah, heard of that. Not my kind of music, and same for Double You. Didn't even remember the band name, but I know the song.
Marusha, astonishingly enough, I liked somehow although that's also not my kind of music. Don't know why.
Pharao is another band I missed, but sounds like I didn't miss much.
That Captain Jack song was amazingly popular and one of those things where I thought, alright, if you cannot evade it, try to start liking it.
Kraftwerk, of course that one here was not one of their best songs, but they had done some really creative pieces before.
Adiemus really is wonderful if you listen to it alone, loud, and in the dark. Always made my thoughts flow, so I didn't listen to it when driving on the Autobahn at night. Might have been fatal.
James Last, the old people's band, was in the charts? You always learn something new here.
Vangelis, I think they only had that one great hit, but it was a huge success. And, yes, it's from the movie. Vangelis is the name of the composer; he's Greek, so that might be his real name.
Richard Clayderman, again, not necessarily for young people. He's French, so please pronounce his name like that. -- Rocco Granata, never heard of him, and again that sounds like something for the Elderly, but then again: Look at the year! 1959, hell, my mother was 14 back then! (I looked that up: He's Italian-Belgian.) And the Blue Diamonds, also from that time. What's going on here?
Vaya con Dios, Umberto Tozzi, I know the two songs, but no comment. It's not worth it.
Amanda Lear was famous in her time, but probably not for her music. She looked great, that's all.
Shakatak, yes, another band and song aiming at a short-time commercial success. At least that one was successful. Many weren't. In my opinion, these mass-produced songs killed real music. The Catch might be in the same group.
Jennifer Rush, of course, was well known, but why exactly did she sing with Elton John? They're so different in their styles, I never understood that.
Seal wasn't bad, I actually liked them. A bit. Depeche Mode were famous, but again not my style. Other than A-ha who actually had some good stuff, "good" meaning that I liked it.
Andru Donalds, no idea who that is. And Don Johnson (Sonny Crocket in "Miami Vice") should never have become a singer. Alright, he wasn't a good actor either, so it probably makes no difference.
Alright, this got lengthy again, but once I start commenting on songs, I can't stop. My apologies for that.
Earth & Fire = Nederland/ Dutsch
Did U do some research? Because....🤔 Nah.