Every Russian music lover knows these songs - Top 9 hits of the ensemble "Jolly Guys"

"The Merry Men." - one of the brightest and most favourite vocal and instrumental ensembles pop! The V.I.A. was founded by Pavel Slobodkinwho remained in charge until his death. с 1966 to 2017 year. The band's repertoire is rich in hit tunes, which rattled in the USSR from every iron! Many fans have not lost interest in the music of "Merry guys" even after so many years. And how could it be possible, because their songs have already become classic!

"The Merry Men were also famous for their covers to foreign compositions - an album "Musical Globe." was filled exclusively with such works, and was a great success among the audience! And it was our ensemble that made the famous "Belladonna." British rock band UFO a hit, while foreign counterparts were upset by the low chart performance and even refused to release the song as a single.

In general - you can tell a long time about "The Merry Men", because many interesting things behind their work! We offer you a selection of top hitswith which the name of this beautiful band is firmly associated!

"Mono Lisa."

That's what this is. our cover to "Belladonna" by UFO! The lyrics remained intact and the song was performed by Alexander Barykin in English!

The only thing that's changed is. title: the name of a dangerous but popular plant among Renaissance beauties was changed to "Mono Lisa.". The heroine of Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting seemed to musicians a much more inspiring standard of beauty and femininity....

"Strolling Artists."

This song has long been smash hit! Melodic, uncomplicated and catchy - what else do you need for success? Unless proper execution! But there was no problem with that.

In the mid 80's this song was on every radio and the music video was on TV for a long time! "Strolling Artists." was even honoured Grand Prix in competition "Bratislava Lyre"! The authors of the masterpiece are musician Levon Vardanyan and poets Victor Zabelyshinsky and Igor Shaferan.

"How beautiful the world is."

One of the most optimistic songs not only in the repertoire of the Merry Guys, but also in the history of Russian pop music!

"You'll wake up at dawn,
You and I will meet together
Dawn's birthday..."

And it's very uncomplicated in its lyrical content! But what a cheerfulness, optimism, energy from the performance! Every now and then the chorus itself pops into my head involuntarily.....

"People meet."

The original, which inspired the Merry Fellows' own rendition of "People Meet," was first performed by the János Koos and was called "Black Train.". But it was only based on motive - the lyrics of these two songs have nothing in common!

"Summer's Gone."

One of the most beautiful of the Jolly Guys songs, which was also inspired by with foreign rhythms! Original "Cara Mia." was performed by a duet Baccara.

But whether the song was inspired by someone or not is irrelevant. has no! "Summer was going away" is a beautiful schlager from a distant youth, and that's the main thing !

"Don't worry, Aunty."

The most ironic hit "The Merry Guys," in which the ensemble asks "Auntie not to worry." The thing is 1987 the year, when this song appeared, turned out to be full of different kinds of events....

"Turned this song on at 3am, neighbours called and asked me to turn it up louder," users wrote under the video!

"No, I'm not waiting."

Another one youth hit - but not wind-up, but more lyrically deep, romantic.....

Avid music lovers immediately recognised familiar motifs! And here they really are - the source of inspiration and the standard of sound was very popular in the USSR "What Can I Do" groups Smokiethe title line of which the listeners often replaced the famous hot drink!

"Alyosha's Love"

It's a very beautiful song that a lot of people relate to. warmest memories...

"Write me a letter."

And this song is also part of another ensemble's repertoire - "Bluebird.". But it was the Jolly Boys' version that most listeners liked!

That's the list we got! Of course, there are many more good songs unmentioned - it's very difficult taskto choose the best from the huge variety. But we have tried not to ignore most compositions that symbolise the youth of an entire generation!