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Take Me (Viktor Lazlo Song)
''Viktor Lazlo'' is the self-titled second studio album by French-Belgian singer Viktor Lazlo. Belgium was responsible to host the Eurovision Song Contest after Sandra Kim had won in 1986 with her song J'aime la vie. Lazlo was asked to host the event as she is fluent in several languages and thus her self-titled album became very successful all over Europe, entering the Top 20 album charts in Holland, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It spent 19 weeks on the German album charts. The first single off the album was ''Breathless'', which was co-written by Lazlo herself and features backing vocals by James Ingram and Bunny DeBarge Etterlene "Bunny" DeBarge (born March 10, 1955) is an American soul singer–songwriter and the lone female sibling of the Motown family group DeBarge. She was the lead vocalist on the R&B ballad " A Dream", from the group's ''In a Special Way'' .... An official video was shot for the song and she also performed it at the beginning of the Eurovision So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studio Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings (e.g., music) issued on a medium such as compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl (record), audio tape (like 8-track cartridge, 8-track or Cassette tape, cassette), or digital distribution, digital. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records (78s) collected in a bound book resembling a photo album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the ''album era''. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983, being gradually supplanted by the cassette tape throughout the 1970s and early 1980s; the popul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eurovision Song Contest 1987
The Eurovision Song Contest 1987 was the 32nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Brussels, Belgium, following the country's victory at the with the song " J'aime la vie" by Sandra Kim. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster (RTBF), the contest was held at the Centenary Palace on 9 May 1987 (also Europe Day) and hosted by French-Belgian singer Viktor Lazlo. Twenty-two countries took part in the contest with and returning to the competition after their absences the previous year. This set the record for the highest number of competing countries up until that point. The winner was with the song " Hold Me Now" by Johnny Logan, who had also won the contest. He became the first performer to have won the Eurovision Song Contest twice. , , , and the rounded out the top five. Location The contest took place at the Brussels Exhibition Centre ( Brussels Expo) in Brussels, Belgium. These are a set of exhibition halls built ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1987 Albums
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MegaCharts
Dutch Charts, GfK Dutch Charts, MegaCharts is a chart company responsible for producing a number of official charts in the Netherlands, of which the Single Top 100 and the Album Top 100 are the most known ones. It is owned by German market research company GfK, a subsidiary of NielsenIQ, NIQ. The Mega Charts Singles and Tracks *Single Top 100 *Single Tipa list of 30 singles which are considered as having some chance of reaching the Single Top 100 chart Albums *Album Top 100 *Compilation Top 30 *Combi Album Top 100 *Backcatalogue Top 50 *Vinyl DVDs and others *Dance Top 30 *Backcatalogue Top 50 *DVD Music Top 30 *Film DVD Top 30 *Game Top 10 References External links * Music organisations based in the Netherlands {{music-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bunny DeBarge
Etterlene "Bunny" DeBarge (born March 10, 1955) is an American soul singer–songwriter and the lone female sibling of the Motown family group DeBarge. She was the lead vocalist on the R&B ballad " A Dream", from the group's ''In a Special Way'' album, and is also the co-writer of the group's 1982 breakthrough hit, " I Like It" and the number-one hit, " Time Will Reveal". Early life Etterlene "Bunny" DeBarge is the eldest of 10 children, born to Etterlene (née Abney) and Robert DeBarge, Sr. While spending her initial childhood in Detroit, her family moved to Grand Rapids when she was 16. Bunny would later recall years of physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her father, stating that he had started molesting her when she was seven and this carried on until she was 13. Bunny found solace in music, singing in her uncle's church as a child. She and her brothers soon participated in several groups together in various times. In 1972, DeBarge dropped out of school and married he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Ingram
James Edward Ingram (February 16, 1952 – January 29, 2019) was an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He was a two-time Grammy Award-winner and a two-time Academy Award nominee for Best Original Song. After beginning his career in 1973, Ingram charted eight top 40 hits on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart from the early 1980s until the early 1990s, as well as thirteen top 40 hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. In addition, he charted 20 hits on the Adult Contemporary chart (including two number-ones). He had two number-one singles on the Hot 100: the first, a duet with fellow R&B artist Patti Austin, 1982's " Baby, Come to Me" topped the U.S. pop chart in 1983; " I Don't Have the Heart", which became his second number-one in 1990, was his only number-one as a solo artist. In between these hits, he also recorded the song " Somewhere Out There" with fellow recording artist Linda Ronstadt for the animated film '' An American Tail''. The song and the mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J'aime La Vie
"J'aime la vie" (; "I Love Life") is a song recorded by Belgian singer Sandra Kim, with music composed by Jean Paul Furnémont and Angelo Crisci, and lyrics by Marino Atria. It in the Eurovision Song Contest 1986, held in Bergen, winning the contest. It is the only song from Belgium to win the contest, and Kim is the youngest ever Eurovision winner. The song was included on Kim's album ''J'aime la vie'' in 1986. As a single, it topped Belgium's singles chart for seven weeks and was the country's best-selling hit of 1986, and it also reached the top 20 in Austria, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Sweden. Background Conception "J'aime la vie" was written by composers Jean Paul Furnémont and Angelo Crisci, with lyrics by Marino Atria, and was recorded by Sandra Kim. Performed in French, the song is a positive one, dealing with the pleasure to be had in life. Kim, herself of Italian descent, also recorded it in Italian –with the same title as the original French, "J'aime la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandra Kim
Sandra Caldarone (born 15 October 1972), better known as Sandra Kim, is a Belgian singer of Italian descent who won the Eurovision Song Contest 1986 in Bergen, Norway. Her father was an Italian immigrant from Torrebruna in the Province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy. At the time of her Eurovision win, she was only 13 years old, making her the youngest winner of the contest, even though the lyrics of her song " J'aime la vie" ("I love life") imply that she is 15; the Swiss petitioned to have the song disqualified after her real age was revealed. This petition ended up failing and Kim went on to win that year's Eurovision Song Contest. Kim also represented Belgium at the Yamaha Music Festival in Tokyo during the autumn of 1986 and sang the title song for the French animated television series '' Il était une fois... la vie''. Kim's pop rock album ''Make Up'' was released on 12 May 2011, containing songs written by famous Belgian artists like Salvatore Adamo, Dani Kl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot & Soul
''Hot & Soul'' is the third studio album by French-Belgian singer Viktor Lazlo. A French version of the album was recorded and released in France, entitled ''Club Desert''. The first single off the album, ''City Never Sleeps'', was written by Rob Davis who would later go on to write the worldwide hit Can't Get You Out of My Head for Kylie Minogue Kylie Ann Minogue (; born 28 May 1968) is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. Frequently referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Princess of Pop", she has achieved recognition in both the music industry and fas .... The single charted on the Dutch single charts. Other singles to be released off the album were ''In The Midnight Sky'', ''Amour Puissance Six'' and the song ''Baisers'', which was only included on the French version of the album. Track listing Charts Album Single releases References {{DEFAULTSORT:Hot and Soul 1989 albums Viktor Lazlo albums Polydor Records albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viktor Lazlo
Sonia Dronnier (born 7 October 1960), known by her stage name Viktor Lazlo, is a French writer, singer, and comedian. Born in France, she studied in Belgium, where she is primarily known. Her biggest hit was "Breathless" in 1987. That year she also hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 1987 held in Brussels as well as several TV shows and literary events. She has published six novels between 2010 and 2024, and has also written short stories. Dronnier took her stage name from Paul Henreid's character Victor Laszlo in the 1942 film ''Casablanca (film), Casablanca''. She sings and acts in French, English, Spanish and German. In October 2016, Lazlo announced the release of her new single "Promised Land". In February 2017, she released her new single "Lola & Jim" followed by new studio album ''Woman'' in October 2017. Biography Lazlo was born in France to parents who are originally from Martinique and Grenada. She grew up in Belgium, studied art history and also worked as a Mode ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She (Viktor Lazlo Album)
''She'' is the first studio album by French-Belgian singer Viktor Lazlo. The album consists of several original Smooth jazz, jazz pop compositions and includes two cover versions, the first one being Rita Hayworth, Rita Hayworth's Put the Blame on Mame, and a French version of the Julie London song Cry Me a River (1953 song), Cry Me a River, entitled ''Pleurer Des Rivieres''. The song was successful on the French single charts peaking at No. 27. Seven songs were eventually released as a single off the album: ''Backdoorman'', ''Last Call For An Angel'', ''Loser'' and ''Sweet, Soft'N'Lazy'', which became successful but wasn't ranked on any chart. Another single, ''Canoë Rose'', however, was successful in Belgium, peaking at No. 33 on the single charts, and in France, peaking at No. 14. The song ''Slow Motion'' was later added to the CD version of the album and released as a single too, but was not included on the original album. The album was released as a Mini-LP, Mini LP. It wen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lou Deprijck
Francis Jean "Lou" Deprijck (; 11 January 1946 – 19 September 2023) was a Belgian singer and record producer. He was a major figure in the Belgian pop scene of the 1970s and 1980s, with more than 20 million copies of his compositions sold worldwide, making him one of the best selling Belgian artists. Deprijck is best known for having co-written with Yves Lacomblez and produced the 1977 Plastic Bertrand single "Ça plane pour moi". Music career Early work and Two Man Sound His first group Pop' Liberty 6 had a complete flop in 1967 with "Je suis pop et tout à fait dingue". However he later found success with Two Man Sound, a Latin-pop outfit formed with Sylvain Vanholme of the Wallace Collection and Yvan Lacomblez. Two Man Sound sold over a million copies of their 1975 single "Charlie Brown", while the album ''Disco Samba'', with its hugely successful title track, sold around 1.4 million copies in Latin America. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
