Plavi orkestar
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Plavi orkestar is one of the most popular bands from former Yugoslavia
. The band was founded in Sarajevo
, Bosnia and Herzegovina
in 1983.
The band has remained popular to the present day with 8 albums and more than 3500 concerts worldwide. The band was formed in 1983 by Saša Lošić
aka Loša who was the lead singer and songwriter of the group.
In the winter of 1984/1985, the band's first album Soldatski bal (Soldier's Ball) was recorded in SIM studio
, Zagreb. From this album the band had many hit singles such as "Suada", "Medena curice" (Honey Girl), "Odlazi nam raja" (Our Friends are Leaving), "Bolje biti pijan nego star" (Better to be Drunk than Old!), "Goodbye teens", and the title track, "Soldatski bal". The album's lyrics were formed following Loša's experiences whilst serving the army.
Their second album "Smrt Fašizmu" ("Death to the Facism") was another outstanding success for this band, selling over 300 000 copies in Yugoslavia, and being certified diamond. This album spawned several hits: "Fa, fa fašista nemoj biti ti (jerbo ću te ja draga ubiti)", "Puteru Puteru", "Sava Tiho Teče", "Zelene su bile oči te" i "Kad si sam druže moj".
In 1989, they returned with "Sunce na prozoru" lp which was another big hit for the band, and it included such hits as "Kaja", "Lovac i košuta" i "Proljeće".
Their 1991. release "Simpatija" would be their last album released in SFRY prior to its breakup. It included their version of Mamas and Papas hit single "California Dreaming" (titled "Ljubi se Istok i Zapad) which is still a big hit to this day in post-Yugoslav republics.
They were on hiatus until 1998. when they released "LongPlay" which included smash hits "Ako su to bile samo laži" and "Od rođendana do rođendana".
Their last album to date "Infinity" was released in 1999, and it includedincluded numerous hit singles like "Odlazim", "Djevojka iz snova" i "Pijem da je zaboravim".
The band is currently working on their new album titled "Revolucija" that should be released in the autumn of 2011.The first single from the album titled "(R)evolucija" will be released on july 14th.
Compilations
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was the Yugoslav state that existed from the abolition of the Yugoslav monarchy until it was dissolved in 1992 amid the Yugoslav Wars. It was a socialist state and a federation made up of six socialist republics: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia,...
. The band was founded in Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Sarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
in 1983.
The band has remained popular to the present day with 8 albums and more than 3500 concerts worldwide. The band was formed in 1983 by Saša Lošić
Saša Lošic
Saša Lošić - Loša is one of the most recognizable composers of the Balkans and the leader of the band Plavi Orkestar, which was one of the most popular acts of the former Yugoslav Pop and Rock scene.He is a composer of often folk-inspired pop, as well as theatre scores Saša Lošić - Loša (born July...
aka Loša who was the lead singer and songwriter of the group.
In the winter of 1984/1985, the band's first album Soldatski bal (Soldier's Ball) was recorded in SIM studio
SIM studio
SIM Studio is a Croatian recording studio owned by Vladimir Smolec and Tomo in der Mühlen founded in the 1980s in Zagreb. Productions of SIM studio sold in tens of millions LPs of all the most influential Yugoslav artists. SIM studio produced and discovered many new artists, among them Plavi Orkestar...
, Zagreb. From this album the band had many hit singles such as "Suada", "Medena curice" (Honey Girl), "Odlazi nam raja" (Our Friends are Leaving), "Bolje biti pijan nego star" (Better to be Drunk than Old!), "Goodbye teens", and the title track, "Soldatski bal". The album's lyrics were formed following Loša's experiences whilst serving the army.
Their second album "Smrt Fašizmu" ("Death to the Facism") was another outstanding success for this band, selling over 300 000 copies in Yugoslavia, and being certified diamond. This album spawned several hits: "Fa, fa fašista nemoj biti ti (jerbo ću te ja draga ubiti)", "Puteru Puteru", "Sava Tiho Teče", "Zelene su bile oči te" i "Kad si sam druže moj".
In 1989, they returned with "Sunce na prozoru" lp which was another big hit for the band, and it included such hits as "Kaja", "Lovac i košuta" i "Proljeće".
Their 1991. release "Simpatija" would be their last album released in SFRY prior to its breakup. It included their version of Mamas and Papas hit single "California Dreaming" (titled "Ljubi se Istok i Zapad) which is still a big hit to this day in post-Yugoslav republics.
They were on hiatus until 1998. when they released "LongPlay" which included smash hits "Ako su to bile samo laži" and "Od rođendana do rođendana".
Their last album to date "Infinity" was released in 1999, and it includedincluded numerous hit singles like "Odlazim", "Djevojka iz snova" i "Pijem da je zaboravim".
The band is currently working on their new album titled "Revolucija" that should be released in the autumn of 2011.The first single from the album titled "(R)evolucija" will be released on july 14th.
Members
- Saša LošićSaša LošicSaša Lošić - Loša is one of the most recognizable composers of the Balkans and the leader of the band Plavi Orkestar, which was one of the most popular acts of the former Yugoslav Pop and Rock scene.He is a composer of often folk-inspired pop, as well as theatre scores Saša Lošić - Loša (born July...
- Loša: vocals, songwriting, composing - Mladen Pavičić: Lead/Electric Guitar (occasional keyboards)
- Saša Zalepugin: Lead/Electric Guitar
- Admir Ćeremida, Ćera I: Drums
- Samir Ćeremida, Ćera II: Bass Guitar
Discography
- Soldatski balSoldatski bal-Personnel:*Bass — Ćera I*Drums — Ćera II*Drums, Vocals — Firči*Engineer — Vladimir Smolec*Executive Producer — Malcolm Muharem*Guitar, Arranged By — Pava*Keyboards — Zoran Kraš*Photography — Mehmed Akšamija*Producer — Husein Hasanefendić...
(The Soldier's Ball) 1985 - Smrt fašizmuSmrt fašizmuSmrt fašizmu is the second studio album released by the Yugoslav/Bosnian band Plavi orkestar in 1986. To date, it has been certified diamond, selling over 300 000 copies in the former Yugoslavia.-Side A:...
(Death to Fascism) 1986 - Sunce na prozoruSunce na prozoruSunce na prozoru is the third album released by Yugoslav band Plavi orkestar in 1989.-Track listing:#"Kaja"#"Lovac i košuta" #"Ti si moja sudbina" #"Ne brini mama"...
(Sunlight in the Window) 1989 - Simpatija (Sweetheart) 1991
- LongplayLongplay (Plavi orkestar album)Longplay is the fifth album released by Yugoslav band Plavi orkestar in 1998.One of the most popular track from this album was "Ako su to bile laži".-Track listing:#"Ako su to bile laži"...
1998 - Everblue 1 and 2 Greatest HitsEverblue 1 and 2 Greatest HitsEverblue is compilation of greatest hits from previous albums of the Yugoslav band Plavi orkestar. It was released in 1996.-Disc one:#"Goodbye teens"#"Suada"#"Parajlija"#"Odlazi nam raja" #"To je šok"...
* 1996 - InfinityInfinity (Plavi orkestar album)Infinity is the name of the seventh album by the Bosnian rock'n'roll band Plavi orkestar released in 1999. It contains a greater usage of keyboards unlike in their previous work.-Track listing:The tracks on Infinity include the following....
1999 - Revolucija 2011
Compilations
- The Ultimate Collection, (Croatia RecordsCroatia RecordsCroatia Records is the largest major record label in Croatia, based in Dubrava in Zagreb.-Summary:Croatia Records d.d. is a joint stock company currently led by the Chairman of the Board of directors Želimir Babogredac, a notable sound engineer...
, 2007.) - The Platinum Collection, (City RecordsCity RecordsCity Records is a Serbian record label....
, 2007.)