Revealing the Truth
After years of continued fame and popularity, the fans of Den Harrow were faced with an unbelievable news, it was revealed both by the frontman of Den Harrow Stefano Zandri and the producers that they had been hiding the truth from their millions of fans. It was disclosed that Stefano Zandri did not actually sing his own songs; he was essentially a character who lip-synched to vocals produced by a number of other Italo singers. And since they did not consider Zandri's name and origin to be trendy enough, the producers R. Turatti and M. Chieregato had decided to invent a fictitious English based last name Manuel Stefano Carry as well as U.S. based birth place Boston Massachusetts, U.S. by concealing Stefano's true Italian origins to be able to market him more easily in the English speaking world. [1]
Most of the songs for Den Harrow project were sung by an American vocalist Tom Hooker Beecher (aka Thomas Barbey, who was residing in Italy during the Italo-Disco era), including Europe-wide hit singles "Don't Break My Heart", "Bad Boy", "Catch the Fox", and "Future Brain". During an interview Hooker explains why it was decided to be done this way:
“There was a small problem, however. He couldn't sing. So the solution was to never let him sing, or to put his voice so low in the mix that it was non existent. He started as an image. He would work on his costumes and clothes and someone else would sing on the records. The truth is, vision is a more developed sense in humans than hearing. People tend to buy and listen what they like to see.”
Also according to Tom Hooker, in the very beginning Chuck Rolando's voice was used in the singles "To Meet Me" and "A Taste of Love". Later on, Silver Pozzoli was chosen to do the single "Mad Desire"; however, Hooker also produced the vocals for the album releases of "Mad Desire". Even though, Tom Hooker continued co-writing tracks for Den Harrow project, producers felt to bring in another vocalist into the studio with a higher voice than that of Hooker's for the 1988 album called Lies. According to Tom Hooker; however, Stefano Zandri has sung on his 1991 single Ocean.[2]
Den Harrow now
Currently, Stefano Zandri continues to do live performances, especially in eastern Europe, still under the name Den Harrow, allegedly claiming that he has learned to sing himself.
In 1997 Stefano Zandri moved to California to take part in the TV serial Sunset Beach.
In 2005 hosted the TV show "Radio HARROW" on the satellite TV channel "Match Music".
In 2006 Stefano Zandri took part in a reality show: "L'isola dei famosi" on Rai Due, a channel of Italian public television.
In 2007 Stefano Zandri released a new song "FEDEN - Lo so", written and sung by him and his wife, only available on his web site that reportedly sold already 16.000 copies, he he is also planning to sell his autobiographical book entitled "Segreti e bugie" (Secrets and Lies) also available on his website.
Singles
To Meet Me (ZYX, 1983, IND: 12" 5079, ZYX, 1994, IND: 5"CD GDC 2028-8)
A Taste Of Love (Carre, 1984, IND: 12" 821 618-1)
Mad Desire (FL, 1985, IND:7" 14229, Tycoon IND: 7" 6.14307, 12": 6.20403)
Future Brain (Baby Records, 1985, IND: (GE) 7" 107469, 12": 601812, (IT) 7" 50342, 12": 54059,)
Bad Boy (Baby Records, 1985, IND: (GE) 7" 107877, 12": 602141, (IT) 7" 50348, 12": 54063)
Charleston (Baby Records, 1986, IND: (GE) 7" 108157, 12": 608157, (IT) 7" 50349, 12": 54067)
Catch The Fox (Baby Records, 1986, IND: (GE) 7" 108581, 12": 608581, (IT) 7" 50363, 12": 54077)
To Meet Me (Hurricane hit mix), (ZYX, 1986, IND: 12" 5417)
Overpower (Baby Records, 1986, IND: (IT) 12": 54064)
Don't Break My Heart (Baby Records, 1987, IND: (GE) 7" 108982, 12": 608982, (IT) 7" 50370, 12": 54082)
Tell Me Why (Baby Records, 1987, IND: (GE) 7" 109209, 12": 609209, (IT) 7" 50375, 12": 54083)
Day By Day (Baby Records, 1988, IND: 7" 109405, 12": 609405)
Born To Love (Baby Records, 1988, IND: 7" 109817, 12": 609817)
You Have A Way (Baby Records, 1988, IND: 7" 111726, 12": 611726, 5"CD 661 726)
Holiday Night (Baby Records, 1989, IND: 7" 112409, 12": 612409, 5"CD 662409, 3"CD 162409)
Take Me Back (Baby Records, 1989, IND: 5"CD 662884)
Ocean (Discomagic, 1991, 12": 550)
Real Big Love (Polydor, 1992, IND: 7" 863 844, 5"CD 863 845-2)
All I Want Is You (Polydor, 1992, IND: 7" 865 508, 5"CD 865 509-2)
Take Me (ZYX, 1994, IND: 12": 7179-12, 5"CD 7179-8)
The Universe Of Love (ZYX, 1994, IND: 12": 7529-12, 5"CD 7529-8)
I Need A Lover, 1995
Take Me (WAY, IND: 12": WAY1001)
The Universe Of Love (WAY, IND: 12": WAY1017)
A Taste Of Love (WAY, IND: 12": WAY1070)
I Feel You (WAY, IND: 12": WAY1077)
Future Brain 2000 (WAY, IND: 12": WAY1151)
Don't Break My Heart (WAY, IND: 12": WAY1155)
Don't Break My Heart
Den Harrow Lyrics
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Just like a rainbow in the night.
When I looked in your eyes
I could see diamonds shining bright.
I never realized you'd be the one to make it right.
You got me hypnotized
Before my life was black and white.
You and me make a teom
Last night I had a dream: You went away.
Don't breok my heart
Don't let me down
Don't break my heart
Don't make me frown.
We're getting serious
Life by your side can be so nice.
You're so mysterious
Yesterday you were cold as ice.
I wonder how you feel
If all your feelings are the same
When are your smiles for real? Or is it a game?
Don't break my beart
Don't let me down
Don't break my heart
Don't make me frown.
Don't break my heart
Don't let me down
Don't break my heart
Don't make me frown.
Don't break my heart
Don't let me down
Don't break my heart
Don't make me frown.
The lyrics of Den Harrow's song "Don't Break My Heart" express the singer's fear of losing the person who has brought color into his life. The beginning of the song compares the person to a rainbow in the night and the shining diamonds in their eyes, both representing rare and extraordinary occurrences. The singer mentions that he had never expected this person to make everything better in his life which implies that his life wasn't as good before the person's arrival.
The singer is also afraid of the uncertainty of his relationship with this person. He feels as if he has been hypnotized and is trying to understand the nature of their relationship. He wants to be with the person every day and is afraid of losing them as seen with the lyrics, "Last night I had a dream: You went away." The singer feels as though he is getting serious about the relationship, but also acknowledges that the person is mysterious and asks whether their displays of affection are genuine or just a game.
Overall, the song expresses the vulnerability that comes with opening up to someone and the fear of losing them. It also delves into the complexities of relationships, where one person may be unsure of the other's intentions and tries to make sense of their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
You took me by surprise
I was not expecting to meet someone like you.
Just like a rainbow in the night.
Your appearance in my life was unexpected yet beautiful.
When I looked in your eyes
In your gaze, I saw something unique and special.
I could see diamonds shining bright.
You had a sparkle and radiance that was captivating.
I never realized you'd be the one to make it right.
I wasn't aware that you would be the person to change my life for the better.
You got me hypnotized
I am completely entranced by you.
Before my life was black and white.
My life was mundane and uneventful until you arrived.
You and me make a team
Together, we form a strong and reliable partnership.
I want you near me every day.
I desire your constant presence and companionship.
Last night I had a dream: You went away.
I fear losing you and the thought of being without you is distressing.
Don't break my heart
Please don't cause me emotional pain and heartbreak.
Don't let me down
Do not disappoint me or fail to deliver on your promises.
Don't make me frown.
Don't cause me to feel sad or unhappy.
We're getting serious
Our relationship is becoming more committed and significant.
Life by your side can be so nice.
Being with you brings me joy and happiness.
You're so mysterious
I find myself intrigued by your enigmatic personality.
Yesterday you were cold as ice.
You were distant and emotionally unavailable in the past.
I wonder how you feel
I am uncertain about your emotional state and intentions.
If all your feelings are the same
I question whether your emotions towards me are consistent or not.
When are your smiles for real? Or is it a game?
I don't know if your positive expressions towards me are genuine or if you're playing a role.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICCARDO BALLERINI, MICHELE CHIEREGATO, THOMAS BEECHER N HOOKER, STEFANO MONTIN, ROBERTO N TURATTI
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