Herzschlag ist der Takt - Munchener Freiheit

The German band Münchener Freiheit released their third album 'Herzschlag einer Stadt' in 1984. The Neue Deutsche Welle, which had launched many German bands in the early Eighties, was almost over, but they finally managed to hit success with this album and the single 'Oh baby', a top 30 hit in Germany.

The next single was a remix version of 'Herzschlag ist der Takt', released in early 1985. Unfortunately, this single did not repeat the success of 'Oh baby'.

My collection: 7" single no. 5030
Found: Record fair, Amsterdam, January 29, 2011
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'Herzschlag ist der Takt' / 'Keiner hat mich gewarnt'

Get that love - Thompson Twins

Joe Leeway left Thompson Twins in 1986, leaving Tom Bailey and Alannah Currie to carry on making music as a duo for another seven years. They released their first album as a duo in 1987, entitled 'Close to the bone'. 'Get that love' was the first single taken from that album.

It reached number 31 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart but failed to reach the charts in the UK and Europe.

My collection: 7" single no. 5036
Found: Kringloop Juttersdok, Amsterdam, January 29, 2011
Cost: 0,25 euro
Tracks: 'Get that love' / 'Perfect day'

Cherchez la femme - Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band

'Cherchez la femme' is a French phrase which literally means 'look for the woman'. When a man behaves out of character or in an otherwise inexplicable manner, it's because he is trying to cover up an affair with a woman. It was also the title of a hit single by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band, released in 1977. The lead vocals were performed by Cory Daye.

Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band was a big band and swing influenced disco band, formed in the Bronx, New York. The single was taken from their self-titled debut album. They released two more albums before the end of the Seventies. Bassist Thomas August Darnell Browder and vibraphonist Andy Hernandez (Coati Mundi), went on to form Kid Creole and the Coconuts and Elbow Bones and the Racketeers. Lead singer Cory Daye also pursued a successful solo career.
The song 'Cherchez la femme' was covered by Gloria Estefan on her album 'Hold me, thrill me, kiss me' (1994).

My collection: 7" single no. 5037
Found: Kringloop Juttersdok, Amsterdam, January 29, 2011
Cost: 0,25 euro
Tracks: 'Cherchez la femme' / 'Sunshower'

Rivers of Babylon (Remix '88) - Boney M

Bobby Farrell died last month, legendary dancer of Boney M, who also lipsynched so well to the words that were in actual fact sung by producer Frank Farian. I didn't write an entry about Boney M at the time since all my Boney M singles were already up on this blog. But I've found a new single to write about.

This '88 remix of 'Rivers of Babylon' was released in Germany to celebrate the reunion of the original line-up of the band, including the aforementioned Bobby Farrell. The remix-album 'Greatest hits of all times' was as unsuccessful as this ill-fated single.

My collection: 7" single no. 5027
Found: Record fair, Amsterdam, January 29, 2011
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'Rivers of Babylon ('88 remix)' / 'Mary's Boy Child - Oh my Lord ('88 remix)'

So heiss - Münchener Freiheit

'Keeping the dream alive' is perhaps Münchener Freiheit's biggest hit, and it was taken from their 1988 album 'Fantasy'. That album was released in English and in German. The German version was entitled 'Fantasie' and several singles were taken from that one.

'So heiss' was released in Germany with the same kind of sleeve as 'Keeping the dream alive'. The design was only slightly different. All this to cover the fact that there really isn't that much to report about this single. It is a nice song, that's all.

My collection: 7" single no. 5026
Found: Record fair, Amsterdam, January 29, 2011
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'So heiss' / 'Lass es einfach geschehn'

In the heat of a passionate moment - Princess

'In the heat of a passionate moment' was released in 1986 as Princess's fifth single. Like all previous singles, it was produced by Stock, Aitken & Waterman which meant that it sounded a lot like all their other productions. It was popular at the time but it's easy to recognise the same sounds that were used in Rick Astley and Mel & Kim tracks.

The single reached number 74 in the UK singles chart, which meant that it was her least succesful single up to that point.

My collection: 7" single no. 5025
Found: Record fair, Amsterdam, January 29, 2011
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'In the heat of a passionate moment' / 'In the heat of a passionate moment (instrumental)'

Es gibt kein nächstes mal - Münchener Freiheit

Released in 1986, 'Es gibt kein nächstes mal' ('There is no next time') is a single by the German band Münchener Freiheit that was successful in Germany only. It was taken from the compilation album 'Von Anfang an'.

Living up to its title, the album contained a selection of new singles, a previously unreleased live version of 'Zeig mir die Nacht' (from the album 'Umsteiger'), two remixes and the occasional track from their previous two albums. Its success was due largely to its two original hit singles, 'Ohne Dich (schlaf' ich heut' nacht nicht ein)' and 'Tausendmal Du'.

My collection: 7" single no. 5024
Found: Record fair, Amsterdam, January 29, 2011
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'Es gibt kein nächstes mal' / 'Wenn das so einfach ist...'