Mixed Emotions (German band)
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Mixed Emotions was a German
pop music group formed in 1986, originally consisting of vocalists Drafi Deutscher
and Oliver Simon. Drafi Deutscher sang, wrote/co-wrote and produced/co-produced all Mixed Emotions songs (many of which were co-written with regular producer and musical contributor Christopher Evans Ironside
).
Their best known hit is probably that from their first year, the song "You Want Love (Maria, Maria)". Other well known songs are "Bring Back (Sha Na Na)", "Sweetheart - Darlin' My Dear", "Just for You" and "I Never Give Up". After five best selling singles and two successful albums the group split in 1989.
In 1991 Drafi Deutscher decided to continue with a new member, Andreas Martin, under a slightly changed name - New Mixed Emotions. The new line-up released an album called Side By Side and two singles.
In 1999 the original line-up of Drafi Deutscher and Oliver Simon reunited under the original name Mixed Emotions for a new album called We Belong Together consisting of 2 new songs and 11 remakes (new music, new vocals) of their old hits. They had a number of successful of tv appearances. Following this album the group disbanded again.
artist Rune Rudberg in 1988, when he released "Ut Mot Havet", his definite breakthrough song.
Germany
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pop music group formed in 1986, originally consisting of vocalists Drafi Deutscher
Drafi Deutscher
Drafi Deutscher was a German singer and composer of Sinti origin.-Biography:He was born Drafi Franz Richard Deutscher in Berlin. His best known song was the 1965 Schlager "Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht" which sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc...
and Oliver Simon. Drafi Deutscher sang, wrote/co-wrote and produced/co-produced all Mixed Emotions songs (many of which were co-written with regular producer and musical contributor Christopher Evans Ironside
Christopher Evans Ironside
Christopher Evans-Ironside, is a successful and award-winning songwriter, composer and music producer. Born in England and based in Hamburg, Germany, his awards have included Gold and Platinum discs for collaborations with Nino de Angelo and Drafi Deutscher as Mixed Emotions and Masquerade.In the...
).
Their best known hit is probably that from their first year, the song "You Want Love (Maria, Maria)". Other well known songs are "Bring Back (Sha Na Na)", "Sweetheart - Darlin' My Dear", "Just for You" and "I Never Give Up". After five best selling singles and two successful albums the group split in 1989.
In 1991 Drafi Deutscher decided to continue with a new member, Andreas Martin, under a slightly changed name - New Mixed Emotions. The new line-up released an album called Side By Side and two singles.
In 1999 the original line-up of Drafi Deutscher and Oliver Simon reunited under the original name Mixed Emotions for a new album called We Belong Together consisting of 2 new songs and 11 remakes (new music, new vocals) of their old hits. They had a number of successful of tv appearances. Following this album the group disbanded again.
Singles
- "You Want Love (Maria, Maria)" 1986
- "Bring Back (Sha Na Na)" 1987
- "Sweetheart – Darlin' – My Dear (Lisa My Love)" 1987
- "Just For You" 1988
- "I Never Give Up" 1989
- "Sensuality (When I Touch You)" 1991
- "Lonely Lover" 1991
- "You Want Love '99" 1999
- "Bring Back '99" 1999
Albums
- Deep From The Heart 1987
- Just For You 1988
- Mixed Emotions (Best Of) (Compilation) 1990
- Side By Side 1991
- We Belong Together 1999
- The Essential Drafi Deutscher / Mixed Emotions (Compilation) 2004
Other
"You Want Love (Maria, Maria)" was also re-recorded with Norwegian lyrics by NorwegianNorway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
artist Rune Rudberg in 1988, when he released "Ut Mot Havet", his definite breakthrough song.