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.
Lucky Guy
Modern Talking Lyrics
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I feel the sound move
I hear the last tune
Over and over again
Without end
I feel the flowers
I feel the showers
I hear the last words
Without end
I'll be your lucky guy
I'll be your lucky guy
Tomorrow when all things are shaping
Tomorrow then I'll be with you
Tomorrow when you're heart is aching
I keep on loving you
I feel the magic
There's no tragic
I hear your laughing
Over and over again
Without end
I see you walking
I hear you talking
I feel the loving
Over and over again
Without end
The lyrics to Modern Talking's song Lucky Guy are about a person who is deeply in love with someone and feels a strong connection to them. The person can feel the other's heart, their sound, and their last tune, as if they are immersed in each other's souls. They hear the last words spoken, the laughter, and see them walking and talking. The person feels the loving and sees the magic in the relationship. There is no tragedy, only a deep love that is played over and over again, without end.
The singer promises to be the other person's lucky guy, always there for them in the future when things are shaping. They promise to be there when the other person is heartbroken, and they will always love them. The song speaks of the enduring nature of love, regardless of the obstacles and hardships that life may bring.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel your hearts-tune
I understand the emotions you express
I feel the sound move
I sense the changes in the atmosphere
I hear the last tune
I perceive the final melody
Over and over again
Repeatedly, non-stop
Without end
Perpetually, without a conclusion
I feel the flowers
I sense the beauty of nature
I feel the showers
I sense the rain falling
I hear the last words
I listen to the concluding statements
I'll be your lucky guy
I'll be the one who brings you good fortune
Tomorrow when all things are shaping
In the future, when events are taking form
Tomorrow then I'll be with you
I will be by your side at that time
Tomorrow when you're heart is aching
In the future, when your heart is in pain
I keep on loving you
I continue to feel affection for you
I feel the magic
I sense the enchantment
There's no tragic
There is no sorrowful event
I hear your laughing
I listen to your joyful expressions
I see you walking
I observe you taking steps
I hear you talking
I listen to you conversing
I feel the loving
I sense the love between us
Over and over again
Repeatedly, non-stop
Without end
Perpetually, without a conclusion
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Hansa Musik, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE BENSON
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