In 1984-1987 and in 1998-2003 he was part of the pop duo Modern Talking as a producer, singer and songwriter. In 1986-1989 Bohlen was a producer and songwriter of disco queen C.C.Catch whom he discovered. After the first split-up of Modern Talking in 1987 he formed Blue System, which was basically an one-man group, since he was the lead singer, composer, arranger and producer. For most projects Bohlen employed background singers to produce a high-pitched chorus, if needed, and his frequent collaborator in the studio was Luis Rodriguez (listed as "co-producer"). In 1988 Bohlen signed a young 15 year old singer named Anna Garcia (Sheree) "Ronnie Talk to Russia". The record was short lived and a sex scandal was covered-up. The song was abruptly pulled at Anna's (Sheree) and her mother's request due to Bohlens sexual advances towards her in a hotel room in Turkey where she was to perform the song as an opening act for Bohlen until Bohlen attempted to force himself upon the 15 year old Garcia. After refusing to have sex with him she was forced to sleep in the hotel lobby because he refused to give her a room. After her arrival back home she demanded to be released from her contract. To avoid the scandal the record company and Bohlen quickly agreed to release Anna Garcia(Sheree)and she was released. Later Bohlen wrote music for many German movies, TV series and shows.
Bohlen was married to Erika Bohlen (born Sauerland) from 1983 to 1994 and has 3 children from this marriage. Even before he was legally divorced, he lived with - but never married - his new girlfriend Nadja Ab Del Farrag AKA Naddel. A pharmaceutical laboratory assistant, she was a background dancer for Blue System at that time. In 1996 he married model and singer Verona Feldbusch but divorced her after 30 days, propelling Verona to celebrity status (she went on to host television shows such as "Peep" and "Verona's Welt"). After breaking up with Verona he produced German boygroup Touché which was founded by one of group's five members Karim Maataoui. Bohlen eventually returned to Naddel, but the two split up again in 2000. Afterwards, Bohlen lived with 1979 born model Stefanie Ingrid Küster (nick name "Estefania") until 2006. They have one son- Maurice - born mid 2005.
He met his current girlfriend Carina in Majorca, Spain where one of the castings for the current episode of Deutschland sucht den Superstar (the German version of Pop idol) was produced.
In 1986 Bohlen wrote and produced Chris Norman's "Midnight Lady" for an episode of the German crime show "Tatort" - the song which became a major hit in central Europe.
He has been in the jury of Deutschland sucht den Superstar (Pop Idol in Germany) for seasons 1 through 4 and has scored several major hits with the participants. Bohlen has also released two autobiographical books about his career and his women and his experiences with singers. The first book was an unprecedented success in Germany.
In 2006 Bohlen issued a new album called "Dieter - Der Film" that was a soundtrack to a movie of the same name.
* Dieter Bohlen's estimated worth is ~$250 million.
* Global sales of Bohlen's acts "Modern Talking" and "Blue System" were 125 million units.
* Global sales of all singles and albums that were produced by Dieter Bohlen exceed 165 million units.
* He has absolutely nothing to do with the Bohlen-Pierce scale.
* He lives in the village of Tötensen near Hamburg.
You Can Win If You Want
Dieter Bohlen Lyrics
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Left and never looking back
Rings on your fingers and paint on your toes
Music wherever you go
Oh, you don't fit in a small town world
But I feel you are the girl for me
Rings on your fingers and paint on your toes
You can win if you want
If you want it, you will win
On your way you will see
Life is more than fantasy
Take my hand, follow me
Oh, you've got a brand new friend for your life
You can win if you want
If you want it, you will win
Oh, come on, take a chance for a brand new wild romance
Take my hand for the night
And your feelings will be right, hold me tight
Your darkness finds you're on your own
Endless hours keep on rolling on
You're miles and miles from your home
But you never wanna phone your home
A steady job and a nice young man
Your parents had your future planned
Rings on your fingers and paint on your toes
That's the way your story goes
You can win if you want
If you want it, you will win
On your way you will see
Life is more than fantasy
Take my hand, follow me
Oh, you've got a brand new friend for your life
You can win if you want
If you want it, you will win
Oh, come on, take a chance for a brand new wild romance
Take my hand for the night
And your feelings will be right, hold me tight
You can win if you want
If you want it, you will win
Oh, come on, take a chance for a brand new wild romance
Take my hand for the night
And your feelings will be right, hold me tight
The lyrics to "You Can Win If You Want" by Dieter Bohlen, encompass the powerful message of encouragement and standing up for oneself. The song focuses on a free-spirited girl who has left a small town with rings on her fingers and paint on her toes. She is on her own adventureful journey and doesn't fit into the small town world, but the singer feels that she is the girl for him. He urges her to take his hand, follow him, and that she can succeed if she wants to, if she puts in the effort.
The girl in the song is portrayed as having a family that had her future planned with a steady job and a nice young man, but she chose a different path, one with music and endless hours of exploration. Despite being miles away from her hometown and family, she never wants to phone her home. The lyrics suggest her independent spirit and the desire to carve her own path in life, rather than follow societal expectations. The chorus serves as a powerful motivator, with its repeated phrase "You can win if you want, If you want it, you will win." The singer urges the girl to take his hand for a night and that her feelings will be right.
Overall, the lyrics of the song remind listeners that life is what one makes of it, and that one can succeed and achieve their goals as long as they put in the effort and believe in themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
You packed your things in a carpetbag
You gathered all your belongings quickly in a portable bag.
Left and never looking back
You departed from your past and moved on without any regrets.
Rings on your fingers and paint on your toes
You decorated yourself with jewelry and colorful nail polish.
Music wherever you go
You always have music as a companion to your journey.
Oh, you don't fit in a small town world
You don't feel like you belong in a small and confined area.
But I feel you are the girl for me
I believe that you are the perfect match for me.
You're leaving town where nobody knows
You're departing from a place where you weren't well-known.
You can win if you want
You have the potential to succeed if you put in effort.
If you want it, you will win
If you have the desire to succeed, you can achieve your goal.
On your way you will see
While pursuing your goals, you will encounter various experiences along the way.
Life is more than fantasy
Life is not just an imaginary world, it is real and full of opportunities.
Take my hand, follow me
Let me guide you towards success.
Oh, you've got a brand new friend for your life
I will be your companion and friend through thick and thin.
Oh, come on, take a chance for a brand new wild romance
Take a risk and experience a thrilling and exciting love story.
Take my hand for the night
Hold onto me during the night.
And your feelings will be right, hold me tight
You will feel comfortable and secure if you hold onto me.
Your darkness finds you're on your own
You feel alone and lost in the dark.
Endless hours keep on rolling on
Time continues to pass by without end.
You're miles and miles from your home
You're far away from your own place of belonging.
But you never wanna phone your home
You're independent and don't need to call home often.
A steady job and a nice young man
Your family wants you to settle down with a secure job and a suitable partner.
That's the way your story goes
This is the plot that your life is currently following.
Lyrics © Hansa Musik Verlag, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dieter Bohlen
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