Early career:
Stucchi was a fashion model when she was discovered at the age of 22 by the famous music family Nicolosi (Lino, Pino and Rossana Nicolosi) and Roberto Gasparini in order to serve as the performer of their project "Valerie Dore", and its first song "The Night". "The Night" was considerably influenced by a new sound of Italo disco that Gazebo and Savage had introduced as "Romantic Dance". The song was actually sung by the iconic Italian singer Dora Carofiglio and Valerie Dore was initially to become of Carofiglio's many pseudonyms. Stucchi lip-synched the song, which became an unexpected hit in the European charts (Germany 5, Switzerland 8, Italy 14, France 23, Austria 29), and sold over 1,500,000 copies. Apart from Carofiglio's excellent vocal skills, the success was also driven by Monica's eccentric stage persona, impressive looks and Kate Bush-like style and image. All that made Stucchi so famous in the point that converted her to a household name, especially in native Italy.
In 1984 she won the prestigious "Vota la Voce" as Best New Artist of the year, and a year later the "Azzuro" of 1985. Her follow-up "Get closer" (which combined the voices of Dora Carofiglio and Monica Stucchi), though sharing identical arrangements with "The Night", its future background with the stupendous electronic effects made the song a complete masterpiece. "Get Closer" also made it to the European Top 10 (Germany 12, Italy 12, Switzerland 11, France 33). The romantic dance trilogy completed with Dore's 3rd single "It's so easy" (leading vocalist Dora Carofiglio) which became her third consecutive top 10 in Italy and Switzerland, but was a moderate hit in Germany where it peaked at 51. At that time Valerie Dore was regarded along with Gazebo, the most successful Italo disco solo act.
Dore as lead vocalist:
In 1986 after the release of a vinyl-medley of her first three songs summarizing the first chapter of Valerie Dore, the initial team of Carofiglio, Nicolosi was replaced with Simona Zanini (Lyrics, backing vocals), Marco Tansini (music) and Stucchi now leading vocalist. The result of this partnership was the first of its kind (in the Italo-disco genre) concept album dealing with the legends of King Arthur.
"The Legend", Dore's debut, is considered to be the best Italo disco album and one of the best to be released in the 1980s. With one foot in her early romantic-synth sound and with the other "embracing" a new seductive and dark formula, enriched with live instruments and Celtic folklore elements was by every mean a very well refined album. Zanini's lyrics are also pure poetry, considerably adding positive elements to the artistic part of this album. The first single to be released "Lancelot" (Italy 9, Switzerland 10, Germany 36) became Dore's trademark song and a gigantic hit in Italy thanks to its catchy chorus. Its follow-up "King Arthur" (Italy 26, Switzerland 24) was a moderate hit outside Italy. "Magic Rain" and "Bow and Arrow" became huge radio hits. In 1987 internal conflicts considering the future of the project resulted to its end. In 1988 Dore went as a solo act to London in an effort to escape the limited borders of Italo disco and make a true career in the European music market.
"Wrong Direction", released by the independent Dore, Mauro Zavali and MGM, produced by Ralph Ruppert, made it to number 23 in Italy despite limited promotion, but went nowhere outside the Italian charts. "Wrong Direction", written by Force Majeure's, Dave Libby, is an early example of Grunge music, a style that will storm the charts at early 1990s, is considered to be Dore's best song and one of the most underrated songs of the 1980s.
New directions:
In 1991 the Dore travelled to Madagascar and remained there for seven months in order to record the material for her long awaited second album. She worked with a famous local folklore band, in what would come to be a complete turn to her musical career.
In 1992 the Zyx label released Dore's The Legend retitled The Best of Valerie Dore with bonus tracks the extended versions of her dance hits "The Night", "Get Closer" and "It's So Easy", plus two remixes of "The Night" done by DJ Oliver Momm. In 1993 Valerie joined the French euro disco group Excess which made new house-techno versions of her biggest hits "The Night" and "Get Closer". The project was unsuccessful.
Recent interest:
In 1998 a new version of "The Night" was released. With the new millennium, a new interest about Italo disco was born. Dore was offered several one-off shows in night clubs, and her best album was rereleased in 2001.
German electronic band Scooter covered "The Night" which became a huge dance hit in 2003. Electronic group Recall also made a version of "The Night". With five million of her singles and albums sold, Dore's name featured prominently in compilations that included her work.
Swedish recording act Sally Shapiro cites Valerie Dore as one of the biggest influences in her music, an update of the italo disco style with electro-techno production styling. A promo poster for Valerie Dore's Get Closer appears tacked to the wall in Shapiro's video for "Jackie-Jackie (Spend This Winter With Me)".
November 2006 : Valerie Dore returned in an Italian compilation with a new song "How do I get to Mars?". She also created a personal web site www.valeriedore.it (Italian).
Singles:
The Night (Merak Musik 1984)
The Night - Remix (High Fashion 1984)
Get Closer (Merak Musik 1985)
It's So Easy(Merak Music1985)
It's So Easy To Get Closer In The Night Megamix (ZYX 1985)
Bow And Arrow (Merak Music1985)
The Wizard (Merak Music 1985)
The Magic Rain (Merak Music 1985)
Guinnevere (Merak Music 1985)
King Arthur (Merak Music 1986)
Lancelot ( Merak Music1986)
King Arthur/The Battle (EMI Italiana 86)
The Sword Inside The Heart (1986)
The End Of The Story (1986)
On The Run (1986)
Wrong Direction (EMI Italiana 1988)
The Night '95 (1995)
Albums:
The Legend (EMI Italiana 1986)
The Best Of (ZYX 1992)
Get Closer
Valerie Dore Lyrics
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Changing your life can save you.
Close to your magic dream
Close to the people.
How can I help you now if you don't let me in your -
Over and over again
Closer to my life.
We can't tell you goodbye.
All the world is waiting for - get closer.
We can take you in the night.
Here we are again if you don't let me in your -
Close to your magic life
Close to new people.
How may I help you now
Changing your spell can save you.
Over and over again
Closer to my life.
When the world is running down - get closer. . . .
Valerie Dore's song "Get Closer" is a lively dance track that expresses the desire for closeness and intimacy, both with oneself and with others. The song suggests that by changing one's life and tapping into one's own "magic dream," one can come closer to achieving their goals and connecting with the people around them. The lyrics also speak to the idea of helping others, but only if they allow you to get closer and let you in.
Throughout the song, there is a repeated line: "When the world is running down - get closer." This line can be interpreted in a few ways. It could be a call to take action and seek connection in times of crisis or uncertainty. It could also be a reminder that sometimes, in the midst of chaos, the most important thing is to focus on the relationships and connections that keep us grounded.
In the second verse, the lyrics become a bit more ambiguous. "We can't tell you goodbye. All the world is waiting for - get closer. We can take you in the night." The meaning of these lines is open to interpretation, as they could be read as both a warning and an invitation. It could suggest that the world is changing rapidly and that we must open ourselves up to new experiences and connections in order to survive. At the same time, it could also be a reminder that we should be wary of those who promise to take us in and save us. Ultimately, the song encourages us to embrace change, seek connection, and stay true to ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are again
We have come to this point again
Changing your life can save you.
Making alterations in your way of living can help you
Close to your magic dream
Near your aspirations
Close to the people.
In proximity to those around us
How can I help you now if you don't let me in your -
In what way can I assist you, if you do not provide access to me?
Over and over again
Repeating frequently
Closer to my life.
Advancing towards my existence
When the world is running down - get closer.
During times of chaos and confusion, seek closeness
We can't tell you goodbye.
We are unable to bid farewell
All the world is waiting for - get closer.
The planet is anticipating proximity
We can take you in the night.
We can accompany you in the darkness
Here we are again if you don't let me in your -
We find ourselves back at this point if you prohibit access
Close to your magic life
Near your enchanted existence
Close to new people.
In proximity to unacquainted individuals
How may I help you now
In what way can I currently offer assistance
Changing your spell can save you.
Modifying your outlook or approach can benefit you
When the world is running down - get closer. . . .
During times of turmoil, seek closeness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARBARA LYNN N ADDOMS, GIUSEPPE NICOLOSI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@heikogebel5908
... Musik mäßig sind die 80er nicht zu toppen. Es war eine wunderbare Zeit. : )
@roterose1801
Vielen Dank für die wundervollen 80 er. Ich vermisse sie, wir fühlten uns so frei und hatten Spass 😍
@domenicosinacori2396
Monica Stucchi ... indimenticabile ... ballato 1000 volte questo pezzo in discoteca - MITICI ANNI 80 ... CHE NOSTALGIA .... 😪
@Freddie1710
You are soooo right 👍👍👍🇩🇪✌️
@jarosawa.3094
Its true 👌🇵🇱👋
@helenetea
je veux revenir en arrière, j'ai 56 ans les années 80 seront toujours les meilleures pour moi
@clementstephane1603
Moi également 55 ans ça nous manque
@franciscogallardoperera757
Sería increíble volver a aquella época, sobre todo musicalmente hablando.
@alessandroprotopapa7135
Mancano anche a me, ho 57 anni.
Erano anni fantastici.....😢
@user-ts4uc6xv6k
Oui j’ai 61 ans et je voudrais bien revenir en arrière c’est trop cool, les années 80 ❤❤❤. Marcel de Dijon Côte-d’Or 21