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.
Juliet
Modern Talking Lyrics
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Saturday is calling, and I'm feeling alright
And I get, tired of, being alone
She has my heart, but she has no home
And I tried and tried tried it again
Buy her a drink, want to be her man
Hey oh, oh high and low
Oh my baby, come lets go
Oh Ju, Juliet, all the things you do
They drive me mad
Ju, ju, ju, ju, Juliet
Baby I can't get you out of my head
I love the nightlife, the crazy nightlife
In the disco light baby
I love the nightlife, the crazy nightlife
Oh keep oh dancing, lady
And we walked to my house it was late at night
Sunday was calling, see the morning light
And I get tired of to being with this girl
She's so complicated, doesn't fit in my world
And I try and try to send her home
Called her a taxi, want to be alone
Hey yo, oh high and low
Oh my baby, oh please go
Oh Ju, Juliet, all the things you do
They drive me mad
Ju, ju, ju, ju, Juliet
Baby how I get you out of my bed
The lyrics of Modern Talking's "Juliet" describe the singer's experience at a party on a Saturday night. He stumbles upon a girl (Juliet) who catches his attention, but he realizes that she has no home. He tries to win her over by buying her a drink, hoping that she will be his. However, he starts to feel tired of being alone and wants her to leave. The lyrics also depict the singer's love for the crazy nightlife of disco lights and dancing.
The chorus of the song consists of the repeated phrase "Ju, Juliet, all the things you do, they drive me mad," indicating the singer's strong attraction towards the girl he met. He cannot seem to get her out of his head, and the lyrics suggest that she might have spent the night with him. The morning arrives, and the singer wants Juliet to leave, but she seems complicated and does not fit into his world. He tries to send her home by calling a taxi but still cannot get her out of his bed.
Overall, "Juliet" portrays a tumultuous and passionate love story of two people who meet at a party and end up spending a night together. The lyrics also hint at the darker side of nightlife, where people often engage in meaningless encounters and struggle to find genuine connections.
Interesting Facts:
1) "Juliet" was released in 1986 as part of Modern Talking's album "In the Middle of Nowhere."
2) The song reached the top 10 charts in several countries, including Germany, Sweden, Austria, and Switzerland.
3) "Juliet" was the last single released by Modern Talking before their temporary split in 1987.
4) The music video of "Juliet" features the band members and a group of dancers performing in a club setting.
5) The song was covered by several other artists, including C.C. Catch, who released her version of "Juliet" in 1988.
6) Modern Talking's style of music is often classified as Eurodisco, which became popular in the 1970s and 1980s.
7) The lyrics of the song were written by the band's producer and songwriter Dieter Bohlen, who is known for his work with a variety of successful German artists.
8) Modern Talking's music and style were often criticized for being too commercial and lacking artistic value.
9) Despite the criticism, the band gained a massive following in Europe and Asia, and their music continues to be popular today.
10) The chords for "Juliet" are not available, as the song features electronic instruments and relies heavily on beats and synth sounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I walked through the party in the disco light
I entered the disco with multicolored lights and started moving forward.
Saturday is calling, and I'm feeling alright
Today is Saturday and I'm feeling happy about it.
And I get, tired of, being alone
I feel lonely and fed up with being single sometimes.
She has my heart, but she has no home
I love her, but she is not with me yet.
And I tried and tried tried it again
I've made several attempts to win her heart, but I failed.
Buy her a drink, want to be her man
I bought her a drink, hoping to become her partner.
Hey oh, oh high and low
Hey! My emotions go up and down on this rollercoaster.
Oh my baby, come lets go
Come on, let's go, my love.
Oh Ju, Juliet, all the things you do
Oh Juliet, your actions confuse me and make me crazy.
They drive me mad
Your actions lead me to a state of insanity.
Baby I can't get you out of my head
I'm obsessed with you and cannot stop thinking about you.
I love the nightlife, the crazy nightlife
I enjoy the wild and lively atmosphere of the nightlife.
In the disco light baby
I love the neon lights inside the disco.
Oh keep oh dancing, lady
Please keep on dancing, my lady.
And we walked to my house it was late at night
We walked back to my place late at night.
Sunday was calling, see the morning light
Sunday is about to come, and the sun is starting to rise.
And I get tired of to being with this girl
I'm exhausted from being with this girl who doesn't fit in my world.
She's so complicated, doesn't fit in my world
She's difficult to figure out and doesn't suit my lifestyle.
And I try and try to send her home
I attempt multiple times to convince her to go home.
Called her a taxi, want to be alone
I called a cab for her, as I want to be by myself.
Hey yo, oh high and low
Hey! My emotions still fluctuate.
Oh my baby, oh please go
Oh my dear, please leave me now.
Baby how I get you out of my bed
I can't stop thinking about you, even when I'm trying to sleep.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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@motsuviet
Modern Talking didn't make music, they made magic.
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They define and refine music
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ABRADACABRA....
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EXACTLY! 🙏🔥❤️❤️
@izarenz3294
Pasan los años, y el señor Thomas Anders sigue viéndose espectacular. ¡Qué hombre tan guapo!
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Love you Modern Tolking 😍❤
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Modern Talking ☝🏼
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MODERN TALKING FOREVER