Wspomnienia z pleneru - Kombi

I raved about the synthpop band Kombi a couple of times on this blog, and thus I am quite happy to present here the debut single of this band, released in 1979. It comes in a colourful Tonpress sleeve, although I am not sure if the sleeve belongs to the single since there is no mention of the band or song at all. 

'Wspomnienia z pleneru' means 'Outdoor memories'. It is an instrumental track with a beautiful melody line. 

My collection: 7" single no. 6840
Found: Received 7 January 2023
Tracks: 'Wspomnienia z pleneru' / 'Przeciąg'

Zielono mi - Andrzej Dąbrowski

Andrzej Dąbrowski (born 13 April 1938 in Vilnius) is a Polish singer, drummer (jazzman), composer, journalist, photographer, and rally driver (Polish vice-champion in car rallies in 1957). A graduate of the Music High School in Kraków and the Instrumental Department of the State Higher School of Music in Kraków (in the percussion class of Józef Stojko).  

He made his debut as a jazz singer in 1965, and as a singer performing pop music in addition to jazz - in 1970. This EP, with the lead track 'Zielono mi' is a slightly eclectic mix of songs, finishing with the show tune 'Ol' Man River', from the 1927 musical 'Show boat'. 

My collection: 7" single no. 6839
Found: Received 7 January 2023
Tracks: 'Zielono Mi', 'Już Przyszedł Dzień' / 'Powrót', 'Ol' Man River'

Nie Wierz Nigdy Kobiecie - Budka Suflera

Budka Suflera is a rock group, formed in 1974 in Lublin (Poland). They released their debut album the next year, and they kept releasing albums on a regular basis to this day. They also released several singles together with Izabela Trojanowska, whose name also appears on this blog from time to time.

'Nie Wierz Nigdy Kobiecie' ('Never believe a woman') was released in 1982. It is a rock ballad, with lyrics written by Andrzej Mogielnicki, and the music was composed by Jan Borysewicz with the help of Romuald Lipka, although only the former is mentioned. The song was subsequently covered by Lady Pank, Krzysztof Krawczyk and Stachurski.

My collection: 7" single no. 6838
Found: Received 7 January 2023
Tracks: 'Nie Wierz Nigdy Kobiecie' / 'Rok Dwóch Żywiołów'

Biały Krzyż - Czerwone gitary

Although most Polish singles I've posted here are from the Eighties, here is something from the Sixties. Czerwone gitary is a Polish rock/pop band, founded in 1965, which had its biggest outside success in the German Democratic Republic. In Poland known as Czerwone Gitary (Red Guitars), they performed numerous songs in German as well and consequently released them using a German name, Rote Gitarren. 

'Biały Krzyż' was released in 1968. Back then the band consisted of Seweryn Krajewski (guitar, keyboards, lead vocals), Bernard Dornowski (guitar, vocals), Jerzy Skrzypczyk (drums, vocals) and Krzysztof Klenczon (guitar, harmonica). Remarkably, their last album was released in 2015 and they are still touring.

My collection: 7" single no. 6837
Found: Received 7 January 2023
Tracks: 'Biały Krzyż' / 'Deszcz Jesienny'

Szklana pogoda - Lombard

Lombard is another Polish band that has appeared on this blog before. Last month, it was their single 'Adriatyk, ocean gorący', and this time it's 'Szklana pogoda', also released in 1983 but not included on the album 'Wolne Od Cła'. This is perhaps explained by the fact that this single was released on the Polskie Nagrania label, whereas their other output appeared on Tonpress. But how am I to know... 

Anyway, 'Szklana pogoda' sounds very much like a new wave track, with synths and guitars fighting for your attention. It's an attractive slice of Eighties pop.

My collection: 7" single no. 6836
Found: Received 7 January 2023
Tracks: 'Szklana pogoda' / 'Kto Mi Zapłaci Za Łzy'

Przytul mnie - Kombi

The band Kombi has appeared on this blog before, with the single 'Linia Życia' from 1983. It certainly sounded good, and this single, released in 1980, is another good example of what this Polish band is capable of. 

'Przytul mnie' ('Hug me') comes with sultry male vocals, something you might expect after reading the title. The music sounds like it is inspired by funk and disco. When you turn over the disc, you suddenly get a piece that leans more toward glam rock. And so my estimation would be that Kombi is an inspired band, offering a wide spectrum of music. 

My collection: 7" single no. 6835
Found: Received 7 January 2023
Tracks: 'Przytul mnie' / 'Hotel twoich snów'

Krach - 2 plus 1

2 plus 1 were known as the "Polish Abba". They formed in the early Seventies and continued making music for decades in varying formations. Their music even reached other territories, which certainly during the Seventies and Eighties was not something that happened often to Polish bands. 

When you listen to this single, 'Krach', released in 1983, it's easy to see why: they created an infectious blend of disco and new wave - even if they came from folk rock beginnings. 

My collection: 7" single no. 6834
Found: Received 7 January 2023
Tracks: 'Krach' / 'XXI wiek'