The Russian singers of the 80s, whose list is the subject of this review, made a significant contribution to the development of the Soviet and Russian pop music: their songs were included in the golden fund of Russian music. Many of them are still popular with the modern audience, despite the change in musical styles and trends. Just like Western European artists, they tried themselves in a variety of genres and styles. Russian singers of the 80s (list, photos are presented in this work) are interesting because their work is unique in its originality and musical features.
Yuri Antonov
This composer and performer of his own songs became one of the most famous figures in pop music of the Soviet era. His works are notable for their insight and optimism, which ensured him the love of the entire USSR. The subject of the author is the most diverse: from friendship to love lyrics. The melodies of his compositions are distinguished by a wide range of sound. In addition, his music can be called dance music: perhaps that is why it is so popular among young people today.
Nikolai Rastorguev
Russian singers of the 80s, the list of which should be replenished with the name of the head of the LUBE group, are interesting for their originality. Creativity of each of them is unique and inimitable, so that the performers are very easy to distinguish from each other. In this series, the work of Rastorguev takes pride of place: his themes, as a rule, are patriotic, military. In addition, his repertoire includes songs dedicated to the nature of Russia, as well as a number of lyrical compositions on the theme of love and friendship.
In this sense, the author's soundtracks are universal: they will always find their audience. The combination of simplicity, depth of music and performance makes his compositions understandable and accessible to any viewer. His songs and music are reminiscent of folk art and therefore are close to everyone. Proof of the popularity of the author and his team is that his songs have become the musical accompaniment of films.
Oleg Gazmanov
The Russian singers of the 80s, whose list was constantly updated with new performers, left a noticeable mark in the history of Russian culture. Separately, mention should be made of Gazmanov's songs, which, like Antonov's songs, are distinguished by extraordinary optimism, cheerfulness and cheerfulness. In addition, the singer is also interested in military themes: a number of his compositions are dedicated to the glorification of military deeds. His humorous songs are also popular and occupy a prominent place in his repertoire. The actor created his own group, writes music himself, actively performs at concerts, almost always accompanying his numbers with complex acrobatic exercises.
Igor Nikolaev
The composer and songwriter began his career in the Soviet years and now continues to enjoy continued popularity with viewers and listeners. His compositions are distinguished by the penetrating sound and amazing melody, which make his songs so recognizable. The theme of the author is lyrical. These songs are primarily about love, but also about friendship. Initially, the artist wrote for A. Pugacheva, but later very quickly gained popularity as a performer of his own songs.
Eduard Khil
The Russian singers of the 80s, the list of which is quite wide, differed from each other not only in their repertoire, variety of genres, but also in their completely original vocal skills. Khil had an excellent baritone and sang in the opera, however, perhaps, he gained the greatest popularity as a pop performer. A strong, soulful voice allowed him to perform complex compositions and at the same time gave a special sound to songs that later became hits. In this regard, the artist's work can be compared with the performances of Magomayev, who, also, being an opera singer, took place as a pop performer. It is indicative that both had an excellent baritone (the latter also sang as a tenor), so it is not surprising that the best Soviet composers wrote music especially for them.
M. Magomaev
The Russian singers of the 80s, the list of men among whom cannot be imagined without the name of this wonderful artist, were remembered by the mass audience not only for their repertoire, but also for their outstanding vocal skills. This was precisely the work of Magomayev. He began with the classical repertoire, taking parts from operas by both domestic and foreign performers. His voice strikes with the richness of shades, which led to the diversity of his repertoire, which includes classical and pop numbers.
Singers of the 80s and 90s are remembered in the Soviet and Russian stage. The list, in which Russians occupy an honorable place, was constantly updated with new names. After the collapse of the USSR, the stage became an arena for the work of many new artists who are still continuing their careers. Their songs and music are very different from modern music, which places more emphasis on the technique of orchestration, digital processing of instrumentation.
The eighties for the Russian show business is a very interesting period. The Soviet foundations gradually ceased to act, extraordinary and talented young men appeared on the stage - singers of the 80s, Russians. The list of them can be continued almost indefinitely. It is also interesting that real masters and representatives of the new stage often met on the same stage. Also in these years there was a flourishing of rock culture, which until then had been in a strict framework.
Stage legends
The founders of the modern stage were the singers of the 70-80s (Russians). Their list includes well-known names:
- Vladimir Presnyakov (senior) in the late 70s made a dizzying career in the Gems group. In 1987, he left the big stage to help his son take his first steps in show business.
- In the 80s, Valery Leontiev dressed more modestly, but he was already famous thanks to his collaboration with Raymond Pauls. At the end of the decade, sales of Valery's sound carriers broke all records.
- The peak of Lev Leshchenko's career was the closing of the Olympics in Moscow. Not many singers of the 80s (Russians), the list of which is almost limitless, can boast of such an honor.
Other worthy performers of that time can be included in the same list. Iosif Davydovich Kobzon, for example, by the eighties had already become a vocal teacher and released records with records of retro songs, but the peak of his career came in the seventies.
Forgotten Artists
Some singers of the 80s Russian, the list of which will be given below, are now unreasonably forgotten:
- In the late eighties, the USSR was shocked by a group in which a pupil of an orphanage, Yuri Shatunov, performed. His colleague Andrei Razin competently promoted the project, using rumors, doubles and other tricks. Many years later, Yuri was never able to repeat his former success.
- Viktor Saltykov in the eighties performed as part of the Electroclub group, but he is more often known as the father of Irina Saltykova.
- Sergey Minaev became the ancestor of discos and the club movement, today few people will remember him.
These performers were consigned to oblivion only because of the rapidly changing stage of that time. The Russian singers of the 80s did not expect such a fate. The list of forgotten stars of the 90s will be much longer, since many then performed one hit and disappeared. Now the stars of the 80s and 90s often perform at combined nostalgic concerts dedicated to that time.
rock club representatives
Not all singers of the 80s (Russians) are forgotten. The list of men who performed in the rock music genre consists only of cult personalities who are still active on the stage:
- Vladimir Kuzmin began his career in the late 70s in the Karnaval group, but reached the peak of popularity in the 80s with the Dynamic group. He began to be recognized in every home in 1986, when he performed in a duet with Alla Pugacheva. In 2017, he presented the album “Roker-3. Closing of the season.
- Valery Kipelov began his career in the Leysya Song team in 1980. When the team did not pass the state program and closed, he was invited to the Aria group. Since 1985, he has performed in it. In 2017, he performed at the "Invasion" already with his own group "Kipelov", which was created in 2002, when Valery left the former team due to disagreements.
- Yuri Shevchuk became famous thanks to his hits "Rain", "Autumn", "That's all ...". Since 1980 he has been the leader of the DDT group. Differs in oppositional views, does not accept any power. In 2017, he became the headliner of the Invasion festival, performed for 2.5 hours and was well received by the public.
- The following singers of the 80s and 90s became an unusual phenomenon for the stage. The list of "Russian cult rockers of the 80s" is closed by two performers at once: the Samoilov brothers - Vadim and Gleb. Not so long ago, their creative path diverged, Gleb became the leader of the Matrixx group and in 2017 will please the public with a new album, and Vadim is the presidential envoy. He regularly performs at Russian venues, participated in concerts in Syria and the Donbass. At the same time, the Saimolovs performed in the style of "rock decadence", which is how they differ from those listed above.
The eighties became the golden age for Russian rock. Most of the idols of even modern fans of this genre came from this period. The list of singers can include Grebenshchikov, Shklyarsky, Makarevich, Kinchev and many others.
Lost Talents
The listed lists cannot be considered complete, since they do not contain two surnames - Tsoi and Talkov. Probably, these singers would be more popular than others, because now their songs are remembered with special warmth. For many fans of their work, it is a chagrin that both performers died tragically in the prime of their careers. Viktor Tsoi died in a car accident, and Igor Talkov was shot dead backstage at a concert hall in the early nineties.
Tsoi was known as the herald of perestroika. His songs have become iconic for many, indeed the youth of the USSR wanted "changes". Igor Talkov was also a perestroika singer, his songs were heard during the putsch of the State Committee for the State of Emergency. They were more lyrical than Victor's. Talkov's most famous songs are "Clean Ponds" and "I'll be back."
The performers of the 80-90s perfectly embodied incendiary, and sometimes so understandable life motives in their songs, expressing the feelings and emotions of the listeners to this day. These melodies are loved not only by the generation that spent their youth listening to them, but also by today's youth, who, sometimes processing old rhythms and melodies, gives them a new life in mixes and new fans.
Notable bands
The times of disco and rock and roll, when they went to dances and listened to the groups "Modern Talking", "Desireless", "CC Cache", the famous Michael Jackson, "Gloria Gaynor", "Bad Boys Blue", "Abba", " Suzi Quatro", "Arabesque", "Joy", "Smokie", "Sandra", "Bee Gee" and others are relevant to this day.
Artists 80-90 and their greatest hits
There are a huge number of songs, of various directions, that blew up the dance floors both in those days and now. But you can select the most popular and loved by many.
- Afric Simon being a professional dancer of that time, he created a very positive record "Hafanana".
- Kaoma and her incendiary "Lambada", to which dancing with a train has become a tradition.
- Arabesque with their very modern hit "Midnight dancer".
- Modern Talking - professionals in their field and their song "all". There are many performers who have covered them, but the original is the original.
- Gloria Gaynor became popular during the sexual revolutions thanks to the anthem of the "democratic youth" - "I Will Survive". Her original arrangements and mixes make her mega popular even now.
- Dr. Alban with his immortal composition "It's My Life" tops the tops of modern charts.
- Eruption are the kings of disco culture, and foreign and domestic performers of the 80-90s in their numerous rehashings of the 80-90 years could not surpass their hit “One Way Ticket”.
- Boney M became the first band that was officially allowed to perform in the USSR, and their hit "Sunny" is deservedly recognized as a living legend.
- Al Bano & Romino Power with their "Felecita" are the main Italian disease of many lovers of incendiary rhythms.
- Opus - with the retro hit "Life Is Life", the chorus of which all his listeners sing along with great pleasure.
- Adriano Chelentano and his "Suzana" undoubtedly excite the hearts of all admirers of retro music and on modern dance floors.
Performers of the 80-90s knew how to add bright colors to life, and many of their hits were and remain loved and relevant for more than a dozen years.
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Alexander was born in the village of Berezovo, Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug, but as a child he moved with his family to the city of Lyubertsy near Moscow. He began to study music at school, having organized the first group in high school and performing with it on dance floors. Then he wrote the first songs and poems. It is interesting that, having already become popular, he very rarely allowed himself to perform songs on his own poems.
Barykin graduated from the vocal department of the Gnesinka, and then in absentia from the Krasnodar Institute of Culture.
His professional career began in 1973. At first, he performed in the compositions of various teams - "Muscovites", "Jolly Fellows", "Gems". In 1979, he organized the Carnival group, in which he performed with Vladimir Kuzmin. The team became incredibly popular, however, it broke up and gathered again, but without Kuzmin. With Barykin as a soloist, he became truly stellar.
In the early nineties, the artist began to have problems with ligaments, and he was temporarily forced to interrupt performances and recordings, returning only in the 2000s.
Most famous songs: "Bouquet", "Airport", "Television Program for Tomorrow", "20.00", "Beyond the River", "Wonder Island".
VLADIMIR KUZMIN
Vladimir Kuzmin was born in 1955 in Moscow. He was fond of music from an early age. Already at the age of 5 he took up the guitar, studied at a music school in the violin class, at the age of 6 he wrote his first song, and in the middle classes he organized the first group. After school, Kuzmin went to the Dnepropetrovsk Glinka Music College, where he chose the flute as an instrument.
He began his career with participation in various groups, the most popular of which was "Carnival", which he founded together with Alexander Barykin. The collaboration with Alla Pugacheva added considerable success to the artist. He was the soloist of her Recital song theater, wrote songs for the Primadonna and, of course, sang along with her.
In 1987, he embarked on a solo voyage, which he successfully continues to this day. In total, he has about 20 albums and more than 200 songs to his credit.
Most famous songs: "Two stars", "I will not forget you", "When you call me", "5 minutes from your house", "Beauty Queen", "The Tale of My Life".
Alexey Glyzin
Alexey Glyzin is a native of the city of Mytishchi near Moscow. Like many stars, he began to get involved in music from childhood. Graduated from music school, piano class. But he did not go to study at a music university, but at a radio-apparatus-building technical school. However, he left it and created his first ensemble, and then nevertheless went to the Tambov cultural and educational school, and from there to the Moscow Institute of Culture.
Glyzin performed in the bands "Good fellows", "Gems", "Rhythm", but "Jolly Fellows" brought him real fame. The group performed at many music festivals and competitions and gave the public a lot of hits.
In 1988, Alexei began his solo career. He released 8 solo albums, the last of which was released in 2012.
Most famous songs: "Bologoe", "Wandering Artists", "Winter Garden", "You are not an angel", "Either will, or not will", "Late evening in Sorrento".
Igor Sarukhanov
Igor Sarukhanov was born in Samarkand in 1956. He was fond of music since childhood, played in ensembles at school, graduated from a music school in guitar class. Igor dreamed of studying at Gnesinka, but he could not enter and, at the insistence of his parents, entered the Moscow Institute of Chemical Engineering. True, a year later he left him and went into the army, where he served in the song and dance ensemble. There he met Stas Namin and ended up in his Blue Bird team, and then in Flowers.
In 1983, Igor assembled his group, Krug, which quickly became successful. And after 2 years, the artist took up a solo career, which has not ended today. Sarukhanov's last album was released in 2012.
Most famous songs: “My dear old people”, “Green eyes”, “I wish you”, “This is not love”, “Fox violin”.
Vladimir Presnyakov
Fate left Vladimir Presnyakov Jr. almost no other way than to make music, because she was in his genes. He was born in the family of popular musicians Vladimir and Elena Presnyakov - artists of VIA "Gems"
Already at the age of 11 he wrote his first song, at 12 he sang in a church choir in Moscow, and at 13 he performed as part of the Cruise group, performing his own songs. After another 2 years, Presnyakov Jr. began a solo career, performing in the variety show Laima Vaikule.
Real fame came to Vladimir after the release of the film "Above the Rainbow" in 1986, where the main character performed by Dmitry Maryanov sang in his voice. Songs from this picture are still hits of domestic music. After the picture, a successful career was not long in coming. Almost until the mid-nineties, Presnyakov consistently hit the charts of the most popular young Russian performers, received music awards and prizes.
However, a civil marriage with an equally popular girl of that time, the daughter of Alla Pugacheva Kristina Orbakaite, also contributed to Vladimir's success.
Most famous songs: "Zurbagan", "Islands", "A stewardess named Jeanne", "Wanderer", "Touchless", "Lie to me".
Vladimir Markin
Another star of the eighties, Vladimir Markin, before the start of his singing career, he worked as a packer, a bricklayer, a seamstress, a cutter. However, he studied music from childhood, played in the school ensemble and in the institute (he graduated from the Moscow Power Engineering Institute).
In 1983, Markin organized the Difficult Childhood ensemble, with which he began to perform professionally. The team stood out from the rest with songs with irony and humor, thanks to which it gained wide popularity.
Markin left his singing career in the late nineties. Today he works as the director of the DC MPEI, an institute that he himself graduated from.
Most famous songs: "Lilac Fog", "Unsmiling Princess", "White Bird Cherry", "Brownie", "I'm ready to kiss the sand."
Sergey Minaev
Muscovite Sergei Minaev (not to be confused with the writer - author of the book "Duhless") graduated from GITIS and the Moscow School of Circus and Variety Art. The main feature of his work was parodies. With them, he began his performances in 1987. In his arsenal were cover versions of hits by Modern Talking, Yaki-Da, E-Type, A-Ha, Boney M, Aqua, Blue System, Bad Boys Blue and many other famous artists. Minaev wrote all the texts of his parodies himself, and all of them were distinguished by slight irony.
After a wave of success, Sergei hid from the public for a long time, but last year he returned and presented a new work - a jazz album.
Most famous songs: "Brother Louis", "22 floods", "Voyage", "Minaki-Yes", "Mini-Maxi".
Viktor Saltykov
Viktor Saltykov was born in 1957 in Leningrad. From the age of five, he began to willingly perform at matinees in kindergarten, and then at school. Parents sent him to the children's choir of the chapel, but Victor did not work out with academic vocals. In addition, in his youth, he began to actively get involved in sports, played tennis for 10 years and received a youth category.
The Beatles returned to Saltykov's music. To listen to the songs of the quartet, he even worked part-time at a construction site - he had to buy a tape recorder for something. The more music there was in life, the more Victor himself wanted to sing.
This opportunity was given to him in 1983 as part of the Manufactura group. At one of the festivals, the soloist was noticed by Alexander Nazarov and invited to the Forum group. Since that time, Saltykov's success has been counted.
Later, the singer moved to the Electroclub group, in which Irina Allegrova and Igor Talkov worked at that time - the latter was just about to pursue a solo career, and Saltykov replaced him. In 1990, he himself began performing solo and continues to do so today.
Most famous songs: "White Night", "Island", "Horses in apples", "Don't marry him", "I'm crazy about you."
Viktor Tsoi
Another Leningrader, Viktor Tsoi, was born in 1962. As a child, he was fond of music and drawing. That is why he went to study at an art school and there he created his first musical group - "Ward No. 6". True, he failed to continue his creative work - he was expelled from the art school for poor progress. But the musical career has developed much better.
In 1981, Tsoi organized the Garin and Hyperboloids group, which quickly changed its name to Kino - this particular group was destined to become a cult and one of the most successful groups of its time.
In parallel with his musical career, Viktor Tsoi acted in films, one of the most famous films with his participation is The Needle.
Viktor Tsoi died in 1990. He died in a car accident. He was 28 years old.
Most famous songs: “Change”, “Blood type”, “A star named the Sun”, “We saw the night, “When your girlfriend is sick”, “Pack of cigarettes”, “War”, “Sorrow”.
Chris Kelmi
Chris Kelmi (his real name is Anatoly) is a Muscovite. He took his pseudonym in honor of the hero of the novel "Solaris" by Chris Kelvin. At the age of 4, he began to get involved in music and play the piano. He graduated from a music school, but went to study at a technical university - the Institute of Transport Engineers. But after all, he entered the school to them. Gnesins (where he studied with Vladimir Kuzmin).
Chris Kelmi began his career in the seventies, moving from one to another musical collective. The most successful of them was the "Rock Atelier", where Alexander Barykin and Olga Kormukhina once played.
In 1987, Kelmi came up with a fashionable idea at that time - to unite the most famous musicians and record a common hit. This was the song “Closing the Circle”, among the performers of which were Alexander Gradsky, Andrey Makarevich, Konstantin Nikolsky, Zhanna Aguzarova, Valery Syutkin, Alexander Ivanov and many others.
Since 2000, Chris Kelmi has taken up a solo career.
Most famous songs: "Night Rendezvous", "Closing the Circle", "Tired Taxi".
Vyacheslav Malezhik
The first musical instrument of Vyacheslav Malezhik was the button accordion, it was on it that he gave home concerts for the family and played at weddings with friends. Only then did Vyacheslav switch to the guitar.
He began his career in 1969 as a vocalist of the Mosaic group. Like many, he moved from one team to another (among them were "Merry Fellows"). Glory overtook him in 1977 as part of the Flame ensemble, where he began to perform his own songs, which quickly became hits - the public liked their lyricism and melody.
Most famous songs: "Fellow traveler", "Provincial", "Madame", "Lilliputik", "200 years", "Fog in December".
Igor Talkov
In 1956, Igor Talkov, the future cult star of the Russian stage, was born in the Tula region. In his family were hereditary nobles, Cossacks and officers of the tsarist army. And Igor decided to connect his fate with music. Already at school, he began to play the button accordion. No less seriously, he was fond of sports, played hockey, but did not qualify for the Dynamo school. Therefore, he only took up music more tightly.
At school, Talkov directed the choir, played the guitar, piano, violin and drums. At the same time, Igor did not master musical notation, perceiving everything by ear.
Talkov's first professional performances began in the mid-seventies. At first, he just worked part-time, giving concerts on variety shows, then he began to go on stage as part of the Electroclub and Rescue Club groups, and also managed to play in several films.
In October 1991, Igor Talkov died. He was shot by Igor Malakhov, director of the singer Aziza. He was 34 years old.
Most famous songs: "Clean Prudy", "War", "Love You", "Summer Rain", "I'll Be Back".
Yuri Antonov
Yuri Antonov is from Tashkent. Like other future stars, he was fond of music since childhood and in his youth he created his first musical group. After studying at a music school, he went to work as a music teacher in Minsk, and then worked as a soloist at the Belarusian State Philharmonic, after which he worked there, but already as the head of the ensemble. Vladimir Mulyavin, the founder of the Pesnyary ensemble, worked for some time under the direction of Antonov.
He began performing as a performer in the Singing Guitars group. Then there were “Good fellows”, “Merry guys”, then in the early eighties “Araks”, cooperation with which brought Yuri Antonov all-Union fame.
Today, the performer is rightfully considered one of the masters of the national stage. In 2013, his anniversary concert tour "About you and me" began in honor of the 50th anniversary of his creative activity.
Most famous songs: “I remember”, “From sadness to joy”, “Sea”, “This is how it happens”, “Golden Staircase”, “Anastasia”, “Take care of women”, “A dream comes true”.
Yuriy Shatunov
The youngest member of our list, but at the same time no less popular and even iconic, Yuri Shatunov comes from Kumertau. Since his father did not show interest in his son, after the death of his mother, the future star was taken up by an aunt. Then he was brought up in an orphanage - first in the Orenburg region, then in Orenburg itself.
In 1986, he met the head of the musical circle, Yuri Kuznetsov, with the help of whom he created the Laskovy May group and made the first recordings of his songs on a conventional tape recorder. Among them was the composition "White Roses". It was she who heard Andrei Razin on the train and immediately decided to find the boy who sang this song.
He found a team and became its producer, making the group one of the most popular in those years. The team lasted until 1992 until the departure of Shatunov.
After leaving the group, Yuri lived in Germany for some time, then returned and continued to sing solo. He sings even now, although, of course, not so successfully.
Most famous songs: "White Roses", "Summer", "Pink Evening", "Gray Night", "Childhood".
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Everyone loves music. Everyone has their own favorite song, more often than not one. Someone prefers to listen to the classics, others like rock. And for some, creating or performing musical compositions is a job.
legendary time
There was a time when the musical performers of every country could be counted on the fingers of one hand. They were known, performed in almost the same genre. They were listened to, knowing all the songs by heart. It was something new. But at that time there was no choice.
Probably, it is precisely because of the excessive number of performers in our time that many of them are not known at all. Huge competition does not allow everyone to become famous in the world of music. In addition, not all perform in well-known genres. Some areas of modern music are simply not intended for the general public, because not everyone understands.
Between these two musical eras, there is a "golden mean".
The golden time of musical performers fell on the 80-90s. The musicians of those years are still loved by listeners, and their songs continue to be heard on the radio and at home.
Here are the most popular foreign singers of that time (list):
- Desireless;
- Melanie Thornton (La Bouche);
- Amanda Lear;
- Gloria Gaynor;
- C.C. Catch;
- Sandra;
- Tina Turner;
- Bonnie Tyler;
- Donna Summer;
- Sabrina Salerno;
- Suzy Quatro;
- Mireille Mathieu;
- Courtney Love;
- Samantha Fox.
At that time there was a certain direction of music. Fashion dictated to everyone its inimitable style of the 80s. Foreign singers of those years were on everyone's lips. Performers were loved, imitated. And their songs sounded on the dance floors of many countries of the world.
A little about the life of famous performers
Like all people, music stars also suffer from unhappy love, experience mistakes, and rejoice in achievements. But like all creative natures, these emotions translate into wonderful creations. This is how the best musical compositions were presented to the world.
Many foreign singers also starred in films. Whitney Houston not only had a unique voice, but also showed her acting prowess in the great love story The Bodyguard.
In addition to her acting career, Barbara Streisand is also engaged in musical creativity. And her composition Woman in love, released in 1980, was awarded the Grammy Award.
Singer Sandra began her musical career in the band Arabesque. After the collapse of the team, she began to perform solo. World fame came in 1985 after the release of the songs Maria Magdalena, Stop for a minute and Hi! Hi! Hi! At that time, her producer (like many other stars) was Michel Cretu. He wrote compositions for her, played keyboards. It is his voice that music lovers can hear on the backing vocals of Sandra's famous songs. He also became the husband of the singer and the father of her two sons. Creating a new project "Enigma", Michel invited his wife to it. Male vocals performed by myself. It is their voices that sound in the compositions of the world-famous "Enigma". Unfortunately, the couple broke up, then talented people began to build careers separately. At the moment, Sandra only occasionally performs with her old compositions.
By the end of the 80s and the beginning of the 90s, the musical style began to change. Previously popular disco and rock were gradually replaced by new directions with notes of electro. A new generation of performers has also grown up. And it's time for their popularity. In those years, everywhere sounded:
- Marie Fredriksson (Roxette);
- spice girls;
- Toni Braxton;
- Celine Dion;
- Bjork;
- Anita Dot (2 Unlimited);
- Mariah Carey;
- Christina Aguilera;
- Jennifer Lopez;
- Mylene Farmer.
There were also foreign singers who started their career in the late 80s, but their peak of popularity came in the 90s:
- Madonna;
- Whitney Houston;
- Kylie Minogue;
- Vanessa Paradis.
Greatest Hits
Many foreign singers were in duets or musical groups, but at the same time they were the main vocalists, whose voices are so recognizable by millions of listeners around the world.
Among the most famous hits of that time:
- Voyage-voyage of the famous French singer Desireless;
- Sweet dreams by La Bouche;
- I will survive, Gloria Gaynor;
- I can lose my heart tonight, C.C. Catch;
- Touch me, Samantha Fox;
- (I never be) Maria Magdalena, Sandra;
- Frozen, Madonna;
- Lambada, Kaoma;
- I will always love you, Whitney Houston;
- Unbreak my heart, Toni Braxton;
- My heart will go on, Celine Dion;
- Holding out for a hero, Bonnie Tyler.
Life after world popularity
Photos of foreign singers of that time are easy to distinguish from others due to the recognizable style of the 80-90s. This is bright cosmetics, tight clothing (often made of leather) and a hairstyle of lush curls. Many years have passed, times have changed, but the legendary stars are not forgotten. Many of them are still pursuing a musical career, giving concerts, releasing new compositions.
C. C. Catch, in whose success Dieter Bohlen believed in his time, continues to perform at concerts with the usual program. Which once again proves the love and inextinguishable demand for compositions of the 80s.
Celine Dion also actively continues her creative career. The Canadian singer gave us a gentle soundtrack to the world-famous film "Titanic", which received more than a hundred awards in the field of cinema. The singer herself was the winner of Eurovision in the late 80s. But the girl was the fourteenth child in the family! But this did not prevent her from gaining world fame. And all because the people who helped her develop her musical career believed in the girl’s talent.
Continues to release new compositions and Sabrina Solerno. Despite the disintegration of Baccara, former vocalists Maria and Mate were able to find other partners and perform, creating new duets. The most successful British female band Bananarama also partly continues its work. Boni Tyler not only visits many countries with concerts, but also recently took part in Eurovision.
Unfortunately, the world has lost some famous performers. Such as Whitney Houston, Donna Summer, Laura Branigan. But creative people will never be forgotten thanks to their creations. The departed singers continue to live for us in their songs.
