In 1984 the re-named Alphaville released their debut single "Big in Japan", followed by "Sounds Like a Melody" and "Forever Young", quickly followed by the album Forever Young. Despite its success Frank Mertens left the band in the same year and was replaced by Ricky Echolette (born Wolfgang Neuhaus, in Cologne, August 6, 1960) in January 1985.
"Big In Japan" was their biggest U.S. success, shooting to #1 on Billboard's Dance chart. While they never again had a Top 20 U.S. Dance hit, several of their releases went Top 40 and Top 30 on the Dance charts. They were less successful at mainstream U.S. radio, reflected by their showing on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles charts, where "Big" only reached #66. The first U.S. release of "Forever Young" failed to scale the charts. In 1985, amid reports pop star Laura Branigan was featuring the song on her next album, Hold Me, Alphaville's "Forever Young" was re-released as a single in the U.S., and again floundered in the lower recesses of the chart. Branigan's version, though promoted on stickers adorning the album, subsequently remained an album cut in the U.S., though it was released to radio in South America. She would go on to perform the song as an encore at nearly every concert she performed, from her 1985 tour until her death in 2004. The Alphaville version was released a third time in the U.S. in 1988, to promote Alphaville: The Singles Collection, and peaked this time at #65. Their highest U.S. Singles chart showing, it was also their last. International re-releases of Alphaville's "Forever Young" followed in 1989, 1996, and 2001. Several covers have been recorded and remixed, featuring male or female vocalists often erroneously attributed to be Alphaville's Marian Gold, or Laura Branigan.
In 1986 the second album Afternoons In Utopia was released, followed in 1989 by The Breathtaking Blue. As an alternative to individual music videos, the band enlisted nine producers, among them Godfrey Reggio (Koyaanisqatsi), to create a film entitled Songlines based on the album's tracks.
The next album, Prostitute, was not released until 1994. In 1996 Ricky Echolette left the band. Salvation followed in 1997. Stark Naked and Absolutely Live was released in 2000, followed by the remix album Forever Pop in 2001. A DVD was released in 2001 documenting two concerts performed in Salt Lake City, Utah. Two box-sets have also been released; rather than being collections of previously released album tracks they are actually 12 unique albums, several live, several rarities and outtakes, and several newly recorded. The first box, of eight discs, was released in 1999 (called Dreamscapes) and the second in 2003 (called CrazyShow or Dreamscapes 9-12). All the material in CrazyShow is newly recorded.
Bernhard Lloyd did not contribute to the CrazyShow album, and shortly after its release, on March 18, 2003 he officially left the group. The current core members of Alphaville are Marian Gold (vocals), Martin Lister (keyboards), David Goodes (guitars) and Pierson Grange (drums).
" Just a note to say Bernhard Lloyd is/has/recently played live with Alphaville. I saw him at the Esbjerg Rock Festival in June of this year. They sounded absoutely brilliant. Check out the Alphaville website, it's worth a look. Added by Fletchie, 02.11.07"
Marian Gold has released two solo albums (So Long Celeste, 1992 and United, 1996) alongside his work in the band. Bernhard Lloyd also worked on a project named Atlantic Popes with singer Max Holler. In 1996 Frank Mertens started on a musical project called Maelstrom which was a combination of ambient-style music, impressionistic and colorful art in the form of paintings and sculptures, and etheric poetry. This project seems now to have been by far abandoned, though, as Mertens has not been visibly active with it. In 2006 and 2007, Alphaville appeared on the "ELEKTRISCH" vol.1 and 2 album compilations with "From Germany With Love" and "Guardian Angel".
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Hurricane
Alphaville Lyrics
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Like a parrot in a flock of crows
Better put on my gold-feathered cloak
And walk out into the cold
And since I was a kid I shone so much from inside out
Like San Sebastian on prime time TV
And I sigh when I look at all the good things around
All those untold treasures
I'd like to be like no other honeybee
Sucking on the sweet, sweet flower
And when the sun goes down I got the power to fly
And that is the only feeling,
The one and only chance to get away
From anything that hurts
That's what my manager used to say
When you came into my sight
I (had to) put on my shades
Cause I was blinded so much
By the light that you spread
And I'm sure it will grow forever
And scare all the zombies away
And since I know we belong to each other
You can try me out cause it gets me on the go
Could we ever hope that we would star tonight
In this crazy show
I know you'll be like no other honeybee
Sucking on the sweetest flowers
And when the night is falling we got the power to fly
And that is the only feeling,
The one and only chance to get away
From anything that hurts
That's what my manager used to say
And that is the only moment
Giving away is all we got to do
To take away the pain
Till the music will rage in our brains
And then we're standing in a hurricane
To be free
You're standing in a hurricane
To be free
Hand in hand with me to be free
And the sun goes down
And the sun goes down
The song Hurricane by Alphaville is a poetic representation of the emotional journey of a person who is determined to overcome the limitations and cling to the joys of life. The opening line "I used to live in the grayness of life" describes a state of stagnation where the person lived in gloom and monotony. However, the following line "like a parrot in a flock of crows" indicates the person's desire to stand out, to be unique and to wear a golden coat symbolizing change.
As the song progresses, the lyrics speak of the person's desire to live life to its fullest, to experience all the untold treasures and pleasures that life has to offer. The line "And when the night is falling we got the power to fly" sums up the feeling of freedom and power that the person feels when they are surrounded by the good things in life. However, the song also acknowledges that pain and hurt are a part of life, and the only way to overcome them is to stand together like a hurricane and fight for the freedom that everyone deserves.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to live in the grayness of life
I used to live a dull life with no excitement or joy.
Like a parrot in a flock of crows
I felt like I didn't belong, like an outsider in a group of people who were all the same.
Better put on my gold-feathered cloak
And walk out into the cold
I need to put on a façade of confidence and take on the world, even when it is difficult and uncomfortable.
And since I was a kid I shone so much from inside out
Like San Sebastian on prime time TV
From a young age, I had an inner light that shone brightly, like a celebrity.
And I sigh when I look at all the good things around
All those untold treasures
And unmeasured pleasures
I am grateful for the abundance of good things in my life, but am also overwhelmed by the potential opportunities and pleasures that lie undiscovered.
I'd like to be like no other honeybee
Sucking on the sweet, sweet flower
I want to enjoy life's sweetness, but in my own unique way that sets me apart from others.
And when the sun goes down I got the power to fly
And that is the only feeling,
The one and only chance to get away
From anything that hurts
That's what my manager used to say
When night falls, I feel free to be myself and escape any pain or hurt. My manager has encouraged me to embrace this feeling.
When you came into my sight
I (had to) put on my shades
Cause I was blinded so much
By the light that you spread
I had to shield myself from the overwhelming brightness and beauty of your presence.
And I'm sure it will grow forever
And scare all the zombies away
I am certain that our connection will grow stronger and help us overcome any negativity or obstacles.
And since I know we belong to each other
You can try me out cause it gets me on the go
I feel a deep connection with you and am open to exploring that relationship because it energizes me.
Could we ever hope that we would star tonight
In this crazy show
Do we dare to dream that we could be the stars of this wild and unpredictable life?
I know you'll be like no other honeybee
Sucking on the sweetest flowers
I know that you are unique and will experience life's sweetness in your own way.
And when the night is falling we got the power to fly
And that is the only feeling,
The one and only chance to get away
From anything that hurts
That's what my manager used to say
When darkness falls, we feel free to leave our troubles behind and soar to new heights. My manager has reinforced this idea.
And that is the only moment
Giving away is all we got to do
To take away the pain
Till the music will rage in our brains
This is a moment where giving ourselves completely to the music is the only way to escape our pain and allow the music to wash over us.
And then we're standing in a hurricane
To be free
You're standing in a hurricane
To be free
Hand in hand with me to be free
Together, we are standing in the midst of a chaotic storm, but it is through this tumultuous experience that we find true freedom.
And the sun goes down
And the sun goes down
As the day ends, we are reminded that life is not endless, and we should make the most of every moment.
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Maria Palagi
El tono ,de voz,el ritmo,el estilo ,estupendamente pegajoso,genial👍♥️
Марина Евсеева
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The Saas Maker
Such a powerful song! :D
Piotr Smoliński
the best music. voice.....super
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