Mixed Emotions (band)
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Origin | Germany |
Genres | Pop |
Years active | 1986–1992 and 1999 |
Labels | EMI |
Past members | Drafi Deutscher Oliver Simon |
Mixed Emotions was a German pop music group formed in 1986 by vocalists Drafi Deutscher (9 May 1946 – 9 June 2006) and Oliver Simon (14 May 1957 – 31 July 2013). 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 the Mixed Emotions for a new album called We Belong Together consisting of two new songs and 11 remakes (new music, new vocals) of their old hits. They had a number of successful TV appearances. Following this album the group disbanded again.
Drafi Deutscher died of heart failure in Frankfurt am Main on 9 June 2006. He was 60.[1]
Oliver Simon was born in Wolfratshausen. He died of a brain tumor on 31 July 2013. He was 56.[2]
Discography
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) (as 'New Mixed Emotions') 1991
- Lonely Lover (as 'New Mixed Emotions') 1991
- You Want Love '99 1999
- Bring Back '99 1999
Albums
- Deep From The Heart 1987
- Just For You 1988
- Side By Side (as 'New Mixed Emotions') 1991
- We Belong Together 1999
Compilations
- Mixed Emotions (Best Of) (Compilation) 1990
- The Essential Drafi Deutscher / Mixed Emotions (Compilation) 2004
- My Star (Compilation) 2020
Other
"You Want Love (Maria, Maria)" was also re-recorded with Norwegian lyrics by Norwegian artist Rune Rudberg in 1988, when he released "Ut Mot Havet", his definite breakthrough song.
References
- ^ Thedeadrockstarsclub.com Accessed March 2010
- ^ "Drafi Deutscher: "Mixed Emotions"-Duo-Partner Oliver Simon stirbt an Hirntumor". 5 August 2013.