Top 7 foreign hits of 1985 according to Fuzz Music magazine

In the 1980s, music was at its most powerful rise. This is most likely due to the development of technology, which subsequently began to be introduced more and more into the music industry. The 80's was a time when music became more danceable and electronic, and sound effects made listeners remember every note of this or that song.

Western tracks from the '80s have become a real golden heritagewhich is often referred to by contemporary musicians. Today's article is about main foreign hits of 1985, which opened a new musical era and helped pop music to reach the new level.

It's not for nothing that hits will be mentioned, release which took place in 1984: some time after the release of these tracks actively have been tapped by fans and have also been featured on radio stations on numerous occasions. As time has passed, their legendary status has only increased.

Modern Talking - "You're My Heart, You're My Soul"

The very first and perhaps most famous song by the German duo Modern Talking was released in autumn 1984 in Germany. After the release of this single, the musicians literally woke up famous. "You're My Heart, You're My Soul" became popular almost in the 35 countriesand in Germany, she's been a fixture leading position in the music charts for just over a month and achieved gold status.

The story of the track's emergence begins with a musician's great desire to Dieter Bolen to record a real hit. In the very early 80's he wrote a song for musician Ricky King, which gave him a little fame, but did not bring him worldwide success. В 1983. Bohlen meets singer Berndem Weidung, who would become known by the pseudonym of Thomas Anders. Dieter was looking for a musician who could perform the vocal part in his new song, and Anders agreed. After a while, a song was released by an unknown duo called Headliner, who after a disappointing release would become known as Modern Talking.

The second attempt to record a successful song was "You're My Heart, You're My Soul."which the musicians made completely in the spirit of the time - with a fast rhythm and in a dance-pop style. The composition became popular also in the then closed Soviet Union, where Modern Talking was considered to be an incredibly fashionable with music.

Bonnie Tyler - "Holding Out for a Hero"

However, it wasn't just pop songs that became true symbols of the 80s. In the mid-1980s, the Welsh singer recorded her best-known hit song Bonnie Tylerwho started her career back in the '70s.

The vocalist wanted to leave a more impressive mark on history, so she decided to record a track in the style of rockand thanks to her trademark huskiness in her voice, she succeeded. In 1984, the musician recorded a song called "Holding Out for a Hero"which became the soundtrack to the film Footloose. The song was written by composer and lyrics writer Jmim Steinman, whose work with him was one of the key a factor for Bonnie Tyler. She wouldn't agree to record the sound without him.

In the year of its release, the track charted in many countries, each time entering the top 40. A year later, the song was reissued and reached number one in Ireland and number two in the UK. Later, "Holding Out for a Hero" would become not only a "the ultimate rock anthem."but will also start to be used frequently in advertising and other media.

Bruce Springsteen - "Born In The U.S.A."

Another rock composition that left no one indifferent because of the political of background. To this day, Bruce Springsteen's "Born In The U.S.A." Bruce Springsteen's "Born In The U.S.A. wrongly understood with a song, and for good reason.

The composition was written well in advance of its release: in 1982, Springsteen already had it ready "rough" option. The musician recorded an acoustic version of the song at his home studio, but his manager did not like it, as it did not fit the theme of the then planned album Nebraska. The idea behind "Born In The U.S.A." was similar to the theme song "Vietnam."which was written by the musician a year ago.

"Born In The U.S.A." has often been called unofficial the anthem of the United States, and after its release on the album of the same name, it was frequently used by politicians. All media and government attention was focused on the chorus, which was "eulogised" the origin of the hero of the song. However, the verses that were addressed to attitude to the men who fought in Vietnam after returning from the hot spots were not noticed by anyone.

Okay, a rock song "Born In The U.S.A." Bruce Springsteen deserves not only the title of one of the best songs of the 80's, but also the most misunderstood, since up to now the lyrics are fundamentally misinterpreted.

Sandra - "Maria Magdalena."

Perhaps the most incendiary the song of all 80s discos is "Maria Magdalena", sung by the German singer Sandra. The girl initially found her popularity as a member of the band Arabesque, and after the breakup started a solo career with the support of the Michael Cretu - the former keyboardist of the band.

Legendary "Maria Magdalena" was written by Cretu, Hubert Kemmler and Markus Ler. The reference to the biblical Mary Magdalene was initiated by Kemmler, and the song stayed in the German variant pronunciation, as the chorus required a name from the seven syllables. In English tradition, the saint's name is made up of five syllables, so the authors have resorted to a correction.

The track was released in 1985, and became a third the singer's solo work. The song's fame began to grow after its release, but at first only the в Greece. Tourists holidaying there, on their arrival home, more and more often ordered the track on the radio or bought records, and so the composition became known in all countries of the world, and after it turned out to be a on top of and the German music charts.

В USSR Sandra was known for her Arabesque trio, and when the country began to officially release the single "Maria Magdalena", the singer's work became even more successful among young people.

Modern Talking - "Cheri Cheri Lady"

Another Modern Talking single that. conquered all the discos and charts. It was released in September 1985 and reached first top of the chart in Germany after one month. The track topped the music charts in six countries during its set of popularity.

Although the composition was a success, composer Dieter Bohlen, who wrote "Cheri Cheri Lady", didn't want to release it. He thought the track wouldn't be a hit, but at the last minute, his reassured The song is about a young man's love for a girl he persuades to believe his heart and feelings. The song tells about a young man's love for a girl, whom he persuades to believe his heart and feelings. "Cheri Cheri Lady" fits very organically into the album Let's Talk About Lovebecause it's almost entirely made up of songs from affectionate lyrics.

In the Union, "Cheri Cheri Lady" became one of the iconic: it, like all the tracks of the duo, was considered at that time the coolest song that was played at every disco, and soon, to the delight of fans, began to be officially released in the country by the company "Melody.".

Dire Straits - "Money For Nothing"

Pop-rock was also becoming famous in the 1980s. One of the songs of this genre was "Money For Nothing." by the British rock band Dire Straits. Their single became the most commercially successful, and in addition very popular and controversial. It spent almost three weeks at number one on the chart Billboard Hot 100and also received an award Grammys.

The song is pitched on behalf of working class lads who are watch TV and comment what they see out there. They are condemned musiciansThe musicians, who are given a homophobic and controversial nickname in the song, caused the lyrics to become a cause for controversy. After a while, the musicians were forced to slightly modify the lyrics to the song because they were recognised offensive.

Author of the text Mark Knopfler wrote the lyrics when he was in a home appliance shop and saw a simple working guy, a loader, who commented on what was happening on the screen in the TV department. It was this that pushed the musician to the image of a simple labourer, revealed in the song. The track was recorded with the participation of Stingwho performed backing vocals and an intro. The former frontman of The Police is listed as co-authorbecause Knopfler saw a video of his song on TV and took the tune from it. So Sting became indirectly involved in the creation of "Money For Nothing".

Sade - "The Sweetest Taboo"

"The Sweetest Taboo" is featured on the band's second album SadeThe singer of which was a popular singer at the time. Shada Adu. The song was released in the autumn of 1985 and immediately captivated listeners, appearing on the top charts in the UK and America.

Shada rose to fame after the release of her first album Diamond Life. Fans paid attention to the performer's calm and languid vocals, which became her chip after the legendary song "Smooth Operator". The success of the first record was repeated with a record called Promise, the release of which was preceded by the single "Smooth Operator". "The Sweetest Taboo".

The song speaks of a sweet love prohibition that gave the heroine the most delicate feelings. The text also mentions quite stormwhich in music means a blend of soul, jazz and jazz-fusion, and is often labelled as music on the radio soft sounds. Such a reference in the song suggests a likening of the heroine's feelings to this "quiet storm".

The composition was written by the drummer of the by then formed band Sade and Shada. Martin Ditcham and Dave Earley created particular the beginning of this song: they banged on glasses and bottles with different objects, thus creating a unusual percussion. Mike Pela, who was also involved in the recording, noted that this composition has a simplebut detailed sound.

Sade managed to create a calm and beautiful melody that, although it didn't match the explosive the mood of the '80s, but it was a clear reflection magic of lovethat must not be forgotten.