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 musical performers each 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 destinations contemporary music are simply not intended for the general public, because not everyone understands.
Between these two musical epochs located "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, 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.
Apart from 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 started her musical career in the Arabesque group. 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. By creating 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. On this moment Sandra only occasionally performs with her old compositions.
By the end of the 1980s and beginning of the 1990s, the musical style. Popular earlier 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 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
Photo foreign singers of that time is easy to distinguish from others thanks to recognizable style 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 engaged musical career until now, they give concerts, release 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.
Also actively continues creative career Celine Dion. Canadian singer gave us a gentle soundtrack to the world-famous film "Titanic", which received more than a hundred film awards. 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 women's team Bananarama also partly continues his work. Bonnie 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.
The 80s became the era" new wave- when they appeared various genres rock music. Today, rock is still popular all over the world. Both adults and teenagers listen to it. Hits that appeared almost 40 years ago are still loved and occupied important place in the heart of almost every person. Rock will never die. We present to your attention the 13 best bands that gave our world amazing music.
1. Journey
Journey is an American rock band formed by former members Santana in 1973 Between 1978-1987 the band sold 80 million copies of their albums worldwide. Journey's most successful albums are "Escape" (1981) and "Frontiers" (1983). And the most famous hit, which is familiar to many, is "Don't Stop Believin" in 1981.
2. Metallica
Metallica is an American metal band that formed in 1981. This group became famous in 1983 after releasing their first album "Kill 'Em All". Their most famous hits"For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "Master of Puppets" will forever remain in our hearts.
3. The Cure
The Cure are a British rock band that formed in 1976. For all the time of its existence, the members of the group constantly changed and only frontman Robert Smith remained the only permanent member of the group. The most famous singles of this British group are "Just Like Heaven" (1987), "Friday I'm in Love" (1992) and "Love song" (1989).
4. Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American rock band that formed in 1983. In the 1980s, the hits of this group sounded in every bar in America. The group achieved worldwide popularity after the release of their third album "Slippery When Wet" in 1986.
5. Foreigner
Foreigner is an American rock band formed in 1976. Some of the best hits of this group blew up the 80s. Among them were "Urgent" (1981) and "Waiting for a Girl Like You" (1981). And their most successful single appeared in 1984 under the name "I Want to Know What Love Is".
6. Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode is a British electronic rock band that formed in 1980. This one of the most successful groups peace. It is difficult to determine the best and most popular hits of this group, but still we will point out some amazing songs here: "Never Let Me Down Again" (1987), "Stripped" (1986), "Just Can't Get Enough" (1981).
7. Duran Duran
Duran Duran are a British pop rock band formed in 1978. The band became famous not only for their memorable singles ("Hungry Like The Wolf" (1982) and "The Wild Boys" (1984)), but also for the controversial music videos that hit MTV in the early 80s.
8. Def Leppard
Def Leppard are a British rock band formed in 1977. The group became popular in 1983 - 1989, when the platinum albums "Pyromania" (1983) and "Hysteria" (1987) were released. The most successful singles in their entire career are "Love Bites" (1987), "Pour Some Sugar On Me" (1987), "Armageddon It" (1987).
9. Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band that formed in 1985. The band rose to prominence after releasing the album Appetite for Destruction in 1987. Their most greatest hits, sounded all over the world - "Sweet Child O "Mine" (1987), "Welcome to the Jungle" (1987), "Paradise City" (1987).
10.AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band that formed in 1973. Despite the fact that the group appeared in the 70's, it did not become popular until the release of one of the best-selling albums in 1980 "Back in Black". AC/DC is the most successful and famous rock band in the world.
11. U2
U2- Irish rock band, which was formed in 1976 by teenage musicians. Four years later they released their debut album Boy. But world fame and recognition brought them the album "The Joshua Tree" (1987), which is one of the greatest albums of rock.
12. The Police
The Police are a British rock band that formed in 1977. The band became world famous in the early 80's and their album "Synchronicity" (1983) reached number one in the UK and US charts. The group broke up in 1984, but before that they managed to give the world such amazing hits as "Every Breath You Take" (1983) and "Don" t Stand So Close to Me "(1980).
13. Queen
Queen is a British rock band that formed in 1970. This band has become one of the most successful bands in the history of rock music. She became famous in the mid-70s, but world fame the band got it in the early 80s when they released the album "The Game" (1980) and such a great hit as "Another One Bites the Dust" (1980).
Let's continue to remember the leading performers of the 70-80s
Joe Dasen. French singer born in New York.
A Parisian with an American passport. He had everything - recognition, talent, love of millions.Traditional white suit. A velvety voice and an enveloping smile. A benevolent pacifying image of a harmonious and successful person. This is how the whole world learned and fell in love with the talented French singer Joe Dassin.
Gilla (Gilla)
- Disco singer from Austria. Received huge popularity in 1977 after the release of the album in English "Zieh mich aus" and the super-hit Johnny o e (Johnny).
Francois Claude. One of the first performers of songs in the Disco style. He is known for his sequined suits, impeccable hairdos and frenetic dance performances with his Claudette dance group. Gained fame in the early 60s. In the late 70s he was named the King of French disco. / The singer died from an electric shock in his bathroom on March 11, 1978 at the age of 39. But since then, "Klodomania" has only intensified - hundreds of devoted fans of Klo-klo rush to the dance floor as soon as they hear the first chords of the legendary hit of their idol - "Alexandrie Alexandra"!
Amanda Lear
- French pop singer and actress. She sang mostly in English. From the age of 20 she was brought to light great artist Salvador Dali. Amanda began her singing career closer to 30 years and thanks to the talent of the composer David Bowie immediately became famous. Her hits "Queen of Chinatown", "Black Lady" and others have repeatedly occupied the top of the charts in Europe.
Mireille Mathieu
- French famous pop singer, whose career dawned in the 70s. At the beginning of her work, she was called the second Edith Piaf, but thanks to her wonderful voice and talent, Mireille became a symbol and pride of France.
Raffaella Carra
- Italian pop singer and film actress. Before singing career starred in the series, but the song recorded by Raffaella for one TV show received an explosive success, which marked the path of the 27-year-old actress. The albums recorded by Raffaella were a great success, and the songs, one after the other, crowded at the top of the Italian charts.
Cher (Cher)
- American singer, actress, top model and producer. The first fame came in 1965, when Sherelin sang the song "I remember you as a baby." After this triumph, Cher no longer left the podium. The 70s were especially creative for Cher. The winner of many international awards, Cher was also the producer of the young Michael Jackson.
Tina Turner(at birth Anna May Bullock) - American singer, songwriter, actress and dancer. Winner of eight Grammy awards. For her artistry, temperament and stage expressiveness, she bears the title of "Queen of Rock and Roll". Tina is listed in the top ten best dancers in the world. Magazine " Rolling stone called her one of the greatest singers of our time.
Sir Roderick David "Rod" Stewart- British singer-songwriter, who gained fame first in The Jeff Beck Group, then in The Faces. Rod Stewart achieved the greatest success in the solo field, mainly in the UK, where 7 of his albums rose to first place on the UK Albums Chart, and out of 62 hit singles, 22 were in the top ten. Listed by Q magazine "100 the greatest singers" (eng. 100 Greatest Singers) Rod Stewart takes 33rd place.
Sheila
- Popular French pop singer of the 60s - 70s. Her debut with the song "When it all ends" was an explosive success in France. In the late 60s and early 70s, Sheila recorded several albums on English language which were very popular in the old world.
Bonnie Tyler(Bonnie Tyler)- English singer of the 70s - 80s. Fame came in 1975 with the song "Stay in France", which for a month did not leave the dozens of charts in Europe. Bonnie's most popular song is "It's A Heartache", which took first place in Europe and the USA.
Baccarat
(Spanish) Baccara listen)) was a Spanish female pop group from the 1970s and 1980s. The world is known for the hits "Cara Mia", "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie", "Sorry I'm A Lady". The group is named after the variety of rose, which serves as the band's logo.
Eagles(read eagles, translated from English. The Eagles are an American rock band that performs melodic, guitar-driven country rock and soft rock. During the ten years of its existence (1971-81), it topped the American pop singles chart five times (Billboard Hot 100) and the album chart four times (Billboard Top 200). And this composition is a masterpiece for all time.
Barbara Streisand is an American singer and actress who has also achieved success as a composer, director, producer, and political activist. Winner of two "Oscars" in the nominations " Best Actress” and “Best original song”, as well as the Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe awards. Streisand is considered one of the most commercially successful women in modern show business. This is the only artist to lead with his albums Billboard 200 in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. In total, more than 145 million copies of her records have been sold worldwide.
Pink Floyd. British group"Pink Floyd" for over thirty years of its existence retains admirers around the world. The Pink Floyd group formed in the mid-1960s in London. Its members were guitarist and singer Syd Barrett, bassist Roger Waters, keyboardist Rick Wright and drummer Nick Mason.
Bad Boy Blue- Eurodisco group, formed in Cologne in 1984, which in its history has released about 30 hit singles that have hit the charts in many countries of the world, including the USA.
The group is based in the UK.
Well, about the famous band The Beatles don't even have to speak.
The Beatles (The Beatles, separately the members of the ensemble are called the "Beatles", they are also called the "Magnificent Four" and "Liverpool Four") - a British rock band from Liverpool, founded in 1960, which included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. also in different time performed in the group Stuart Sutcliffe, Pete Best and Jimmy Nichol. Most of The Beatles' compositions were co-authored and signed with the names of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The band's discography includes 13 official studio albums, released from 1963-1970, and 211 songs.
Many people remember their childhood and youth with nostalgia. That is why performers of the 80-90s (Russians) are popular. The list can be continued almost endlessly. Indeed, at that time there were many acting singers of different genres. They have been basking in success for many years. There were also those whose fame faded after one hit. Here are a few short lists artists who were popular in the eighties and nineties.
Performers of songs of 80-90 years (Russian): list of men
At this time there were many singers who became famous thanks to the performance of several hits. In the first list, we did not include men who are now veterans of the scene and continue to tour actively. We will only talk about those who are currently undeservedly forgotten, although many of these singers are trying to repeat their past success:
These are not all popular performers of the 80-90s (Russian). The list is almost endless. We have selected only the most the brightest stars of that time, ignoring the talented Zhenya Belousov and Evgeny Osin. To this day, such singers as Philip Kirkorov, Valery Leontiev and Oleg Gazmanov perform.
Russian performers of the 80-90s: a list of women
The stage of that time was almost 70% composed of women. In those years, the country was heard by the songs of Irina Allegrova and Tatyana Bulanova. Dance hits were performed by Lada Dance. Soulful songs with a folk touch belonged to Nadezhda Kadysheva and her namesake Nadezhda Babkina.
The hits were sung by Russian performers of the 80s and 90s. The list consisted of people who made their way only due to their talent, and of those in whose "promotion" a lot of money was invested. Alsou and Lena Zosimova were called the "golden" children of show business of those years. These singers were promoted at the expense of their fathers, although it cannot be said that they did not have talent. The singers of one hit were Marina Khlebnikova and Natalie. Although the latter recently released a new song that conquered the whole country - the hit "Oh God, what a man!".
The most famous bands of the 80-90s
The real breakthrough at that time was the success of the group " Tender May". This first boy band broke a lot of girls' hearts. On tour, the team collected stadiums. Several line-ups of the group even traveled around the country, the singers in which were remotely similar to the original performers. By analogy with this group, many singers began to perform under the soundtrack.
There were other successful performers of the 80-90s (Russians). The list of groups, for example, looks incomplete without mentioning Bari Alibasov's Na-na project. The team captivated the audience with its sexuality. Boys sometimes performed in costumes consisting of a single bunch of bananas. In addition to these brightest groups, the country in those years listened to the songs of the following bands: “Combination”, “Kar-men”, “Hands Up”, “Nancy”, “Gaza”, “Russian Size” and “Inveterate Scammers”. Many of these groups subsequently broke up and gave rise to solo projects.
The band's album Happy Nation / The Sign is the biggest-selling debut album in history. In the US, the record was certified nine times platinum. It was the first debut album in the world, 3 songs from which ("All That She Wants", "The Sign", "Don't Turn Around") reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream charts Top 40.
Ace of Base
take that
are an English pop rock band that dominated the national charts for five years. Their difference from other "boy" groups of the 1990s was that the members themselves composed their own songs. The BBC called Take That "the most successful British team ever times The The Beatles. 
scooter is a German musical group focused on dance and energetic music. The group is known in many countries of the world, including thanks to English texts (with a few exceptions) and the names of songs and musical compositions. Along with bands like Tangerine Dream, Kraftwerk, Modern Talking, Rammstein, Scorpions, Boney M., Scooter are one of the most successful musical groups in the history of Germany, as evidenced by over 30 million album and single sales worldwide, as well as over 80 gold and platinum album and single recordings. 
No Doubt is an American ska punk band formed in Anaheim, California, USA in 1986. Most famous bought after release Album Tragic Kingdom.1995 
spice girls("Spice Girls") are an English female pop group formed in London in 1994. On July 8, 1996, the Spice Girls released their debut single "Wannabe", and some time later the premiere of the debut video of the same name took place. The single became an instant hit, and the song was in rotation 502 times a week. The girls had their first performance on television, the LWT channel. In July 1996, the group had their first interview with Paul Gorman, editor-in-chief of the newspaper Music Week". He acknowledged "that the Spice Girls are going to revolutionize and upheaval the world of music." The song spent seven weeks at the top of the British song charts and became the impetus for the group's worldwide popularity, by the end of the year taking first place in the charts of 21 more countries. The Spice Girls have released three studio albums sold worldwide with a total circulation of over 75 million copies. The group is the most popular (commercially successful) women's group in the history of pop music, as evidenced by the high circulation of albums and singles sold, high places in the charts, concert attendance and sales of goods with the band's logo. 
La Bouche- a project of the famous German producer Frank Farian. Its original line-up included Americans Melanie Thornton and Lane McCray. The first single from the debut album Sweet Dreams in 1994 rose to number 13 in the US on the Billboard Hot 100 and to number 1 on the chart. dance music US Dance Chart.
The second single, released in 1995, Be My Lover, reached the top 10 in 14 countries, number one in Germany, and number six in the United States (US Billboard Hot 100), earning the ASCAP award for "Most Performed song of America.
The band's first album, Sweet Dreams, went 5x platinum and 9x gold worldwide.
Melanie Thornton died in a plane crash on November 24, 2001. 
Bad Boy Blue- Eurodisco group, formed in Cologne in 1984, which in its history has released about 30 hit singles that have charted in many countries of the world, including the USA 
Depeche Mode- British musical group, formed in 1980 in the city of Basildon. This group created own style in the genres of electronic and rock music and is one of the most successful and long-lived bands in the world.
On November 2, 2006, Depeche Mode won the Best Group award at the MTV Europe Music Awards. By 2011, about 115 million copies of Depeche Mode albums had been sold, and 44 singles hit the British charts. Q magazine named Depeche Mode "the most popular band electronic music, which only the world knew "and included in the list" 50 bands that changed the world!
In 2010, the music channel VH1 named Depeche Mode 98th in their list of "The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time" 
2 Unlimited- Formed in 1991, the Dutch musical group, performing in the Eurodance style. The project was conceived by Belgian producers Jean-Paul DeCoster and Phil Wilde and gained worldwide fame with performers Ray Slijngaard and Anita Daniëlle Doth. For 5 years of performances, the group has gained worldwide success, and the total circulation of the group's discs has exceeded 18 million. 
E type
Bu Martin Erik, stage name E-Type, is a Swedish Eurodance singer-songwriter born on August 27, 1965, in Uppsala, Sweden.
In the summer of 1994, together with Nana Hedin (en: Nana Hedin), he released the song "Set World On Fire", which took off in the Swedish charts (No. 1 in the dance chart and No. 2 in the sales chart) and soon went gold. The next single, "This Is The Way", reached number one on the sales chart. In November 1994, the debut album "Made In Sweden" was released, reaching number two on the music charts in Sweden. 
Mr. President- This is a German dance group from Bremen in the Eurodance style, the most famous composition of the group "Coco Jamboo" (1996). Until 1993 the band was called Satellite One. In 1996, the band moved away from their original dance sound in favor of a lighter, more exotic sound. The new sound was reflected in the reggae hit Coco Jamboo. The song reached the highest chart positions of the band's history in Germany, Australia and Switzerland, and was the only successful single in the UK at #8 and in the United States at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100. The full-length album We See the Same Sun, which included the composition, as well as the songs "I Give You My Heart", "Show Me The Way", was also largely successful in Europe. 
Mo Do
Fabio Frittelli is an Italian singer and disc jockey.
The very first single "Eins, Zwei, Polizei" written with the participation of Einstein Dr Deejay (real name - Fulvio Zafret) took the highest position in the Italian music chart, and a month later repeated this success in the charts of many other European countries. This composition is based on two German songs: "Der Komissar" (Falco) and "Da Da Da" (Trio). Music studio based in Udine, Italy. Frittelli was fluent in Italian, German, English, and also had some knowledge of French.
On February 6, 2013, Fabio Frittelli was found lifeless at his home in Udine. Fritelli's body was discovered by the police, who were called by his friend: he could not contact Fabio for several days and became worried. At the time of his death he was 46 years old. Cause of death - suicide 
Doc. Alban- Swedish musician of Nigerian origin, working in the Eurodance style, the owner of his own record label Dr. records. The debut album "Hello Afrika" is sold around the world in a million copies and brings Alban world fame. The song "No Coke" (English No to cocaine) was the main motive of the Swedish anti-drug program.
A year later, Alban's second album, One Love, sold over 1.6 million copies. On the same album, the composition “It’s My Life” (Eng. This is my life) is released, which almost became calling card Dr. Alban and advertising background for Tampax feminine hygiene products. "It's My Life" tops the charts in Israel, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK. This song was followed by the single "One Love". The number of albums sold was 1.7 million copies. 
DJ BoBo(real name Peter Rene Baumann) is a Swiss singer, composer and producer.
Between 1992 and 2007, DJ BoBo has 27 charting singles in Switzerland and Germany and 10 World Music Awards, making him the most successful Swiss artist. More than 15 million copies of the artist's albums have been sold worldwide.
DJ BoBo's style is defined as a dance rap of the Italian house direction, and he borrows the plasticity of movements from rap artists, combining it with his unique technique. 
Backstreet Boys- American pop group (boy band), which was formed on April 20, 1993 in the city of Orlando. Along with Led Zeppelin and Sade, the Backstreet Boys are one of three bands with their first 7 albums in the top ten of the US album chart. Since their self-titled debut album in 1996, the band has sold an estimated 130 million copies of their records. 
'N Sync
Formed in Orlando in 1995. The band's name was made up of the last letters of the members' names - Justin, Chris, Joey, Lansten and JC. A breakthrough in the charts came four years later, when they left for a producer who was engaged in the promotion of their main rivals - the Backstreet Boys. Release debut single"I Want You Back" took place on October 7, 1996 in Germany, hit the top ten of the German hit parade and stayed there for several weeks, after which 2 more successful singles were released. Their debut album "*NSYNC" was released on May 26, 1997 in Germany and within 2 weeks reached the first place of the charts. Teenage hysteria around N Sync peaked in March 2000, when their new album No Strings Attached sold 2.4 million copies in its first week and became the fastest-selling album in popular music history. 
Aqua- a musical dance-pop group consisting of one Norwegian girl Lene and three Danish men.
Gained worldwide fame in the 90s thanks to the songs "Barbie Girl", "Roses are Red", "Doctor Jones", "Turn Back Time", "Lollipop (Candyman)", "My Oh My", etc.
During its existence, Aqua released three studio albums and, according to rough estimates, sold 33 million copies of albums and singles, thus becoming the most successful musical group in Denmark. 
