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'''Die Flippers''' (The Flippers) are a [[Germany|German]] [[Schlager]] group formed in 1964. They are one of the most successful Schlager groups of all time, and have been constantly recording and releasing new music since their self-titled debut album was released in 1970. They have released 44 albums, 5 of which have gone [[platinum record|platinum]], 24 [[gold record|gold]]. They have won a Goldene Stimmgabel (one of the largest German music awards) in 1988, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
'''Die Flippers''' (The Flippers) are a [[Germany|German]] [[Schlager]] group formed in 1964. They are one of the most successful Schlager groups of all time, and have been constantly recording and releasing new music since their self-titled debut album was released in 1970. They have released 45 albums, 5 of which have gone [[platinum record|platinum]], 24 [[gold record|gold]]. They have won a Goldene Stimmgabel (one of the largest German music awards) in 1988, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004.


== Band history ==
== Band history ==
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In 2004, they celebrated their 35th anniversary with a greatest hits compilation entitled ''[[35 Jahre - Ein Leben für die Zärtlichkeit]]'' and the biggest tour of their career, during which the played in some of the biggest stadiums in Germany. Over the course of the tour, over 150,000 people were in attendance.
In 2004, they celebrated their 35th anniversary with a greatest hits compilation entitled ''[[35 Jahre - Ein Leben für die Zärtlichkeit]]'' and the biggest tour of their career, during which the played in some of the biggest stadiums in Germany. Over the course of the tour, over 150,000 people were in attendance.

The group released their latest album, "Kein Weg zu weit" on September 7, 2007.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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* 2005: [[Hundertmal]]
* 2005: [[Hundertmal]]
* 2006: [[Du bist der Oscar meines Herzens]]
* 2006: [[Du bist der Oscar meines Herzens]]
* 2007: [[Kein Weg zu weit]] (expected 2007)
* 2007: [[Kein Weg zu weit]]


===Videos and DVDs===
===Videos and DVDs===

Revision as of 01:37, 31 October 2007

Die Flippers

Die Flippers (The Flippers) are a German Schlager group formed in 1964. They are one of the most successful Schlager groups of all time, and have been constantly recording and releasing new music since their self-titled debut album was released in 1970. They have released 45 albums, 5 of which have gone platinum, 24 gold. They have won a Goldene Stimmgabel (one of the largest German music awards) in 1988, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004.

Band history

The group was formed in 1964 in Knittlingen, Baden-Württemberg consisting of Manfred Durban, Claus Backhaus, Franz Halmich, Manfred Mössner, Manfred Hehl and Hans Springer. They called themselves the "Dancing Band," and one year later renamed themselves the "Dancing Show Band." Hans Springer was soon replaced by Bernd stallion. In 1967 Olaf Malolepski replaced Manfred Hehl.

In 1969 the group released their first single Weine nicht, kleine Eva under their new name, Die Flippers. The song enjoyed great success on Schlager radio. Their second single, also from their debut album, entitled Nur mit dir allein was released, but did not match the success of Weine nicht, kleine Eva. Not long after, the group released their third single, Sha La La, I Love You which was also a great success, and is now considered one of their trademark songs.

In the following years the group released numerous albums and quickly became arguably the biggest Schlager group of the early 1970s. In 1973, the group started working with producer Jean Frankfurter. In 1974, Claus Backhaus left the group.

Towards the end of the 1970s, the group's record sales began to drop, but the attendance for concerts remained high. In 1979 Roland Bausert left the group, and Albin Berger replaced him as the lead singer. In the same year Mick Hannes and Walter Gerke became the new production team, in attempt to regain the success the group enjoyed in years past.

The first half of the 1980s had passed, and the group was still unable to regain the success of the early 1970s. In 1985, lead Roland Bausert rejoined the group, but 1986 he exited the group once again. A new keyboardist, Harry Authenrieth, also joined the group but left shortly after Roland Bausert's exit.

The band continued as a trio, consisting of Bernd Hengst, Olaf Malolepski and Manfred Durban, the lineup continues to this day, and teamed up with producers Heinz Rupprich and Uwe Busse for the album Auf rote Rosen fallen Tränen.One year after in 1986, the group released their fifteanth album Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt. This played out to be their comeback album, and it was the group's first gold record. It also cotained the massive hit Die rote Sonne von Barbados. With this song, they appeared on many German television programs, including the ZDF-Hitparade. The album's title track was also a great success, and also received a large amount of airplay on Schlager radio stations.

In 1988, the group went on tour for the first time. Since that year, they have been on yearly tours. Their biggest concert was at the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany before an audience of 17,000.

In 1994, the German television network ZDF aired the first Flippers special. This led to several more throughout the rest of the 1990s and the 21st century.

In 2004, they celebrated their 35th anniversary with a greatest hits compilation entitled 35 Jahre - Ein Leben für die Zärtlichkeit and the biggest tour of their career, during which the played in some of the biggest stadiums in Germany. Over the course of the tour, over 150,000 people were in attendance.

The group released their latest album, "Kein Weg zu weit" on September 7, 2007.

Discography

Albums

Videos and DVDs

Singles

  • Weine nicht, kleine Eva 1969
  • Sha La La, I Love You 1970
  • Bleib mir treu 1972
  • Komm auf meine Insel 1973
  • Rosemarie 1974
  • Luana 1975
  • Kinder des Sommers 1977
  • Isabell 1980
  • Ein kleines Hotel bei Cuxhaven 1982
  • Nimm den ersten Zug 1983
  • Nein, nein, ich bin lieber frei 1983
  • Hab' ich Dich verloren 1984
  • Auf rote Rosen fallen Tränen 1985
  • Die rote Sonne von Barbados 1986
  • Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt 1986
  • Mexico 1987
  • Malaika 1987
  • Arrivederci Ciao Amor 1988
  • St. Tropez 1988
  • Mitternacht in Trinidad 1988
  • Summer-Lady 1988
  • Acapulco 1988
  • Je t'aime heißt: Ich liebe dich 1989
  • Sommerwind 1989
  • Lotusblume 1989
  • Moskau im Regen 1989
  • Sieben Tage 1990
  • Santa Maria Goodbye 1990
  • Goodbye Eloisa 1991
  • Schuld war die Sommernacht von Hawaii 1991
  • Mona Lisa 1991
  • Liebeskummer 1991
  • Hasta la vista 1992
  • Mädchen von Capri 1992
  • Angelina 1993
  • Wilde Orchidee 1993
  • Sehnsucht nach irgendwo 1993
  • Sayonara 1994
  • Sommersprossen 1995
  • Der letzte Bolero 1995
  • Weit, weit von Hongkong 1995
  • Der Löwe schläft heut' nacht 1996
  • Mexican Lady 1996
  • Rote Sonne, weites Land 1996
  • Ein Herz aus Schokolade 1997
  • Das ganze Leben ist eine Wundertüte 1998
  • Liebe ist mehr als nur eine Nacht 1998
  • In Vendig ist Maskenball 1999
  • Der kleine Floh in meinem Herzen 2000
  • Die weißen Mühlen von Rhodos 2000
  • Bye bye Belinda 2001
  • Isabella 2002
  • Drei Töne am Piano 2002
  • Immer, immer wieder 2003
  • Wetten dass..." 2004
  • Solang ins uns ein Feuer brennt 2004
  • Auf deiner Mailbox sind drei Küsse von mir 2005
  • Hundertmal 2005
  • Du bist ein ungelöstes Rätsel 2006
  • Wir Männer 2006
  • Du bist der Oscar meines Herzens 2006
  • Er war der größte Casanova 2007

External links

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