First formed at the end of 1984 (Anders was 21), they unexpectedly became immensely popular with their standalone disco hit "You're My Heart, You're My Soul", which was then followed by "You Can Win If You Want" and "Cheri, Cheri Lady". They released two albums a year from 1985 to 1987 while also promoting their singles on television all over Europe. After splitting up in 1987, the duo reunited in 1998, at first only testing the waters with new versions of hit singles and again reaching the top of the charts unexpectedly. Bohlen and Anders split again in 2003 due to irreconcilable disagreements (they had never been friends in the first place). Thomas Anders started another solo career immediately, while Bohlen had by now begun devoting most of his time to new talents, especially those he discovered on the German edition of the TV show Pop Idol/American Idol.
Global sales of Modern Talking records were 120 million units, according to BMG in June 2003, and they have become the biggest-selling German music act in history, so far outselling even Frank Farian's projects Boney M and Milli Vanilli, Michael Cretu's Enigma, Sandra, the Scorpions, Snap! and Rammstein.
Modern Talking were successful in Europe, Asia, South America and some African countries. In the United Kingdom they reached the top ten only once with the song "Brother Louie" (in 1986, #4 UK). They did not feel very good about promoting their singles there due to being marketed in England as a gay group like Erasure and Culture Club. Indeed, in the UK "Brother Louie" is regarded by those who remember it as nothing more than a novelty record by a one-hit wonder.
They were almost unknown in North America by mainstream standards, never appearing in the charts there, and due to lack of backing from a record company and lack of time did not go there to promote their music. Composer Dieter Bohlen employed mood-evoking lyrics and intellectually-designed, synthesizer-based music which was out of vogue in the U.S. before Modern Talking even formed.
In 2006 Bohlen included a secret message in his song "Bizarre Bizarre" which was played backwards: "There will never be an end to Modern Talking". However, Bohlen said "he meant to say that the music of Modern Talking will live forever" [4]. Anders has kept the Modern Talking songs in his repertoire and produced songs in a similar vein for his solo records ("Independent Girl"). In 2006 he produced an album of Swing and Jazz versions of popular songs (including Modern Talking's first hit). Bohlen has written two autobiographical books, one of which also detailed Modern Talking's history from his perspective, and sold a million copies in Germany. The sequel was heavily criticised for his unfairness towards the people he worked with. As a result of that, he withdrew from the public for a year until 2006, when he said he regretted putting out the second book. Anders had not been the only one pressing charges against Bohlen and demanding that sections of the book be modified.
Diamonds Never Made A Lady
Modern Talking Lyrics
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Oh, my God, oh don't you feel like a fool
You're fooling yourself with a millionaire
You think it's love but he don't care
And one of these days
You're gonna be surprised
Diamonds never made a lady, lover or a friend
Diamonds never made a lady, all your dreams will end
I know it
Your Californian nights
Warm body held you tight
Was just a dream
But all the diamond lights
Can't give you peaceful lives or sweet dreams
Oh my God, you really think you have it made
Your heart is won, with first class expenses paid
You drink campaign, eat caviar
A colour TV in the back of your car
But one of these days
You're gonna be surpised
The lyrics to Modern Talking's song "Diamonds Never Made A Lady" tell the story of a woman who is enamored by a wealthy man, thinking that he loves her for who she is. However, the singer warns her that he is just using her for his own pleasure and that she will eventually realize this. The woman is depicted as being fooled by the man's lavish lifestyle and is blind to the reality of their relationship. The singer stresses that material possessions like diamonds cannot make a person happy or loved, and that the woman should strive for a genuine connection with someone rather than being obsessed with money and status.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "diamonds never made a lady" to emphasize the notion that expensive things cannot make someone truly happy or fulfilled. The lyrics invoke the idea that the pursuit of material wealth can lead to a shallow and unfulfilling life, and that true happiness can only be found through genuine human connection.
Overall, the song has a cautionary tone, urging listeners to look beyond wealth and status in their search for love and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my heart is crying in the night for you
I miss you deeply and it's making me sad
Oh, my God, oh don't you feel like a fool
You're being foolish and naive
You're fooling yourself with a millionaire
You're deluding yourself that love can be bought with money
You think it's love but he don't care
You believe it's love but he's not actually invested in the relationship
And one of these days You're gonna be surprised
You'll be shocked when you finally realize the truth
Diamonds never made a lady, lover or a friend I know it
Material things like diamonds cannot buy love, friendship or any other relationships
Diamonds never made a lady, all your dreams will end I know it
No matter how many diamonds you own, it won't fulfill or complete you
Your Californian nights Warm body held you tight Was just a dream
The pleasure and warmth you experienced in California was temporary and unreal
But all the diamond lights Can't give you peaceful lives or sweet dreams
All the money and luxury of diamonds cannot give you a happy, contented life or sweet dreams
Oh my God, you really think you have it made
You're convinced that you've reached the height of success and happiness
Your heart is won, with first class expenses paid
He's bought your affection with lavish, first-class expenses
You drink campaign, eat caviar A colour TV in the back of your car
You indulge in fancy, expensive things like champagne, caviar and luxurious cars
But one of these days You're gonna be surpised
But sooner or later, you'll be completely taken aback by the reality of your life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Hansa Musik, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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