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.
Modern Talking Megamix 2000
Modern Talking Lyrics
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The sexiest man of life, ladies and gentleman, Victor Collin
C'est à toi
Mon amour
Deep, love is a burning fire
Stay, 'cause then the flame grows higher
It's easy, easy
You're no good, can't you see Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
I'm in love, set her free
Oh, she's only looking to me
Only love breaks her heart Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Only love's paradise
Oh, she's only looking to me
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it Louie
She is undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doing what he's doing
So, leave it Louie 'cause I'm her lover
I'm her lover, I'm her lover
I'm her lover, I'm her lover
C'est à toi
You're my heart
You're my heart
Deep in my heart there is a fire, a burning heart
Deep in my heart there's desire for a start
I'm dying in emotion
It's my world in fantasy
I'm living in my, living in my dreams
You're my heart, you're my soul
I'll keep it shining everywhere I go
You're my heart, you're my soul
I'll be holding you forever
Stay with you together
You're my heart, you're my soul
Yeah, I'm feeling that our love will grow
You're my heart, you're my soul
That's the only thing I really know
You're my heart
You don't fit in a small town world
But I feel you're the girl for me
Rings on your fingers, paint on your toes
You're leaving town where nobody knows
You can win if you want
If you want it, you will win
On your way you will see that 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
He is Germany's one and only superhero, the Titan of Pop
The sexiest man of life, ladies and gentleman, Victor Collin
C'est à toi
The lyrics of Modern Talking's Pop Titan Megamix 2K17 pays homage to the legendary performer of the 1980s, Victor Collin, whom they describe as Germany's one and only superhero and the Titan of Pop. They announce him as the sexiest man alive, introducing him to the audience while showering him with compliments. The lyrics then move on to describe the burning and intense emotions of love, asking the lover not to let the passion die down and to do everything possible to keep the fire alive. The singers then add their own lyrics from their most famous hits, Brother Louie and You're My Heart, You're My Soul, establishing the nostalgia and love that fans continue to hold for their music.
The first paragraph of the lyrics pays tribute to Victor Collin, a reference to the legendary German DJ and music producer Dieter Bohlen, who co-founded Modern Talking with Thomas Anders. He is the reason behind the group's success in the 1980s, with hits like "You're My Heart" and "Brother Louie," which are mentioned in the song's lyrics. The lyrics also highlight the passionate and intense emotions of love, with burning desire and a heart on fire being recurring themes throughout.
Aside from being a tribute to Victor Collin, the song is a megamix that includes some of Modern Talking's most popular hits, such as "You're My Heart, You're My Soul," "Brother Louie," and "Cheri Cheri Lady." The song's beats are upbeat and catchy, with the fusion of old and modern styles making it an instant hit. Fans of the group will enjoy the mix of classic and modern beats, with the nostalgia factor rekindling their love for the group.
Line by Line Meaning
He is Germany's one and only superhero, the Titan of Pop
Victor Collin is known as Germany's unique and exceptional pop star
The sexiest man of life, ladies and gentleman, Victor Collin
Victor Collin is considered one of the most attractive men in the world
C'est à toi
This line means 'It's yours' in French
Deep, love is a burning fire
Love is an intense feeling that can consume one's being
Stay, 'cause then the flame grows higher
If one stays in love, their passion and desire for each other grows stronger
Babe, don't let him steal your heart
Don't let someone take advantage of your love and break your heart
It's easy, easy
Staying away from heartbreak is not always easy, but it's necessary
You're no good, can't you see Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
The person being addressed is not trustworthy and is someone named Brother Louie
I'm in love, set her free
I am in love with someone else and need to let my current partner go
Oh, she's only looking to me
The person I love is only interested in me
Only love breaks her heart Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
The only thing that can hurt the person I love named Brother Louie is a broken heart caused by love
Only love's paradise
Being in a loving relationship is the only place of happiness for my love
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
The person being addressed is still Brother Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Again, the person I love is only interested in me
Oh, let it Louie
Just let it be, Brother Louie
She is undercover
The person I love is keeping their true intentions hidden
Oh, doing what he's doing
Brother Louie is engaging in actions that could potentially harm my loved one
So, leave it Louie 'cause I'm her lover
I will take care of my loved one and protect them from Brother Louie's harm
I'm her lover, I'm her lover
I am the romantic partner of the person being talked about
Deep in my heart there is a fire, a burning heart
The artist has intense emotions and passion for their love interest
Deep in my heart there's desire for a start
The artist yearns to begin a fulfilling relationship with their love interest
I'm dying in emotion
The artist is overwhelmed with emotions, particularly love
It's my world in fantasy
In the singer's imagination, their world revolves around their love interest
I'm living in my, living in my dreams
The artist is daydreaming about being with their loved one
You're my heart, you're my soul
The singer considers their love interest to be their source of happiness and fulfillment
I'll keep it shining everywhere I go
The singer will share their love with the world wherever they go
I'll be holding you forever
The singer intends to stay committed to their love interest for life
Stay with you together
The artist wants to be with their love interest for eternity
Yeah, I'm feeling that our love will grow
The artist has faith that their relationship will continue to thrive
That's the only thing I really know
The singer is sure of their love for their partner and their future together
You don't fit in a small town world
The singer feels their love interest is too extraordinary for their hometown
But I feel you're the girl for me
Despite their differences, the artist truly believes their love is meant to be
Rings on your fingers, paint on your toes
The artist admires their loved one's unique and creative style
You're leaving town where nobody knows
The artist's love interest is leaving their hometown for a new adventure
You can win if you want
You have the potential to achieve your dreams and reach your goals
If you want it, you will win
Success comes with determination and effort
On your way you will see that life is more than fantasy
As you pursue your dreams, you will realize that real life is not always as perfect as a fantasy
Take my hand, follow me
The singer wants their love interest to join them on their journey through life
Oh, you've got a brand new friend for your life
The singer wants to be a lifelong friend and partner to their loved one
Oh, come on, take a chance for a brand new wild romance
The artist urges their love interest to take a leap of faith and embrace a new relationship
And your feelings will be right, hold me tight
If you follow your heart, your emotions will lead you to hold onto the artist tightly
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Written by: Dieter Bohlen
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