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Vyznanie
"Vyznanie" (in English transcribed as "Why (Must I Always Fail)?", respectively also known as "Declaration") is a song by the female singer Marika Gombitová released on OPUS in 1979. The composition written by Janko Lehotský, in common with Kamil Peteraj, is referred to as her masterpiece receiving several awards. Including the Silver award at the Bratislavská lýra '79 in the contest of the Czechoslovak songwriters. At the 4th Intervision Song Festival contest in Sopot, Poland the following year, the song won the first prize for the Best Performance in the category representing record companies. Most recently, the single was voted by the TV audience as ''Hit storočia'' ( en, Hit of the Century) in Slovakia, followed by the tribute program ''Vyznanie pre Mariku'' ( en, A Confession for Marika) broadcast by Slovak Television on December 23, 2007. Originally, the song was released on the singer's debut album '' Dievča do dažďa'', being available on numerous compilations i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marika Gombitová
Marika Gombitová (; born 12 September 1956) is a Slovak singer-songwriter and musician. Once a member of Modus, Gombitová started to gain early acclaim as a former female vocalist of the group. Nevertheless, she gradually developed her public image as a solo artist, making own debut on short play in 1977. Subsequently, after topping the local music charts with " Študentská láska" (1978), her debut set entitled '' Dievča do dažďa'' (1979) saw its eventual results on OPUS Records. The album's lead " Vyznanie", earned several music awards; most notably at the 4th Intervision Song Contest held in Poland (1980). In years to come later, the love anthem was to be celebrated as "The Hit of the Century" (2007) in her country. Shortly before launching the second LP, '' Môj malý príbeh'' (1981), her career was adversely affected by a single-car crash. She was reliant on a wheelchair, possibly for life, due to the resulting multiple injuries. Following her partial recovery ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dievča Do Dažďa
''Dievča do dažďa'' (''Rainy Day Girl'') is the debut solo album by Slovak singer-songwriter Marika Gombitová, released on OPUS in 1979. Track listing Official releases * 1979: ''Dievča do dažďa'', LP, MC, OPUS, #9116 0858 * 1995: ''Dievča do dažďa'', CD, re-release, Open Music #0024 2331 * 2000: ''Dievča do dažďa: Komplet 1'', 6 bonus tracks, CD, Sony Music Bonton, No. 49 7691 * 2003: ''Dievča do dažďa: Komplet 1'', 6 bonus tracks, CD, No. 91 0858 * 2008: ''Dievča do dažďa: 2CD Collectors Edition'', bonus CD (export release), OPUS, No. 91 2791 Credits and personnel * Marika Gombitová – lead vocal * Ján Lehotský – lead vocal, writer, keyboards * Ladislav Lučenič – writer, bass, acoustic guitar, back vocal * Cyril Zeleňák – drums, percussion * František Griglák – solo guitar, synthesizer * Ľubomír Tamaškovič – tenox sax * Pavol Hammel – writer, acoustic guitar, * Viliam Pobjecký – solo guitar * Kamil Peteraj – lyrics, not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chcem Sa S Tebou Deliť
"Chcem sa s tebou deliť" (in English transcribed as "I Wanna Share with You") is a song by Slovak singer Marika Gombitová, released on OPUS in 1981. The composition was written by Janko Lehotský in common with Kamil Peteraj, appearing at the 4th Intervision Song Festival contest in Sopot, Poland in 1980, where it won (along with " Why?") the first prize for the Best Performance in the category representing record companies. Most recently, the single was for the first released in digital format, on the singer's second album re-release entitled '' Môj malý príbeh: Komplet 2''. B-side of the single featured "Výmeny".For Marika Gombitová's discography, see . Official versions # "Chcem sa s tebou deliť" - Studio version, 1980 # "Chcem sa s tebou deliť" - Live version, 1980 Credits and personnel * Marika Gombitová - lead vocal * Janko Lehotský - music * Kamil Peteraj - lyrics * OPUS - copyright Awards Intervision Intervision Song Contest (ISC), originally known as Sop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Modus (band)
Modus was a popular Slovak band, originally established in 1967 by Stanislav Hrda, Ján Baláž, Peter Krutek, Juraj Czinege, Tomáš Bery Psota, Ľubomír Stankovský, Gabriel Wertlen and Miroslav Žbirka in the former Czechoslovakia. The formation (identified nowadays as ''Modus 0'') initially played cover versions of the 60's hits. A major change followed after the arrival of Ján Lehotský who joined the ensemble in 1972, and became their leader. The years 1976-80, which included albums '' Modus'' (1979) and '' Balíček snov'' (1980), referred to as ''Modusmania'', denoted the band's stardom era. Past members *Stanislav Hrda - piano, keyboards (1967–68) * Ján Baláž - solo guitar (1967–72, 74-75) * Miro Žbirka - lead vocal, guitar (1967–72, 76-81) *Gabriel Wertlen - bass (1967–70) *Ľubo Stankovský - drum (67-72,74), lead vocal (83-86) *Peter Krutek - vocals, trumpet (1967–70) *Juraj Czinege - vocals, saxophone, clarinet (1967) *Tomáš "Bery" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Modus (Modus Album)
''Modus'' is the debut album by Modus, released on OPUS in 1979. Track listing Official releases * 1979: ''Modus'', LP, MC, OPUS, #9116 0856 * 1995: ''Modus'', CD, re-release, Open Music #0017 2331 * 2000: ''Modus: Komplet 2'', 3 bonus tracks, CD, Bonton Music Slovakia, #9849 1722 * 2008: ''Modus: Slovenské legendárne albumy II'', CD, SME, #91 0023 Credits and personnel * Ján Lehotský - lead vocal, chorus, writer, keyboards * Marika Gombitová - lead vocal, chorus * Miroslav Žbirka - writer, lead vocal, chorus, electric and acoustic guitar * Ladislav Lučenič - bass, electric and acoustic guitar, chorus * Viliam Pobjecký - solo guitar * Kamil Peteraj - lyrics, notes * Boris Filan - lyrics * Tibor Borský - photography * Ján Lauko - producer * Juraj Filo - sound director * Štefan Danko - responsible editor Accolades In 2007, ''Modus'' was ranked 41st on the list of the 100 Greatest Slovak Albums of All Time The 100 Greatest Slovak Albums of All Time is a list of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Študentská Láska
"Študentská láska" ( en, Student Love) is a song by the female singer Marika Gombitová released on OPUS in 1978. The composition written by Pavol Hammel and Kamil Peteraj won the Golden award at the Bratislavská lýra '78 in both held competitions. In the contest of the Czechoslovak authors, as well as in the international competition. Initially, the song was released in an instrumental version performed by the Orchester of Jozef Vobruba on the vinyl sampler set ''OPUS Club '02'' followed by the gramophone record of the most Slovak popular songs of 1978 entitled ''OPUS '78''. After re-releasing the singer's debut album ''Dievča do dažďa'' (1979) on CD in 2003, the song was for the first time available also in a digital format. While in the country of its origin the single was released with Pavol Hammel's song "Podnájom," in Poland on Tonpress "Zažni" by M.Žbirka featured on B-side. Official versions # "Študentská láska" - Studio version, Latino, Bratislavská l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kufor A šál
"Kufor a šál" ( en, A Suit and a Scarf) is a song by Marika Gombitová and Janko Lehotský released on OPUS in 1980.For Modus discography, see . The single, written by Janko Lehotský and Kamil Peteraj, was taken from the Gombitová's debut album ''Dievča do dažďa'' (1979). An international version of the song was entitled "I'm Flying" in English, and attached to the singer's export album '' Rainy Day Girl''. B-side of the single featured "Nostalgia", a solo track by Gombitová, also from her debut set. Official versions # "Kufor a šál" - Original version, 1979 # "I'm Flying" - International version, 1980 Credits and personnel * Marika Gombitová – lead vocal * Janko Lehotský – lead vocal, writer, keyboards * Ladislav Lučenič Laco Lučenič (born 23 November 1952) is a Slovak musician and music producer. He is known as a former member of such Slovak bands as Fermáta, Prúdy, Modus, and Limit. He became popular for his role as a judge on the Slovak Pop I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forest Opera
The Forest Opera ( pl, Opera Leśna, german: Waldoper) is an open-air amphitheatre located in Sopot, Poland, with a capacity of 5047 seats, the orchestra pit can contain up to 110 musicians. History Built in 1909 (when the location was part of Germany), the amphitheatre is used for various entertainment events and shows, including opera performances and song festivals. After World War I and almost till end of World War II it was a place of operatic festivals (''Zoppot Festspiele'') and Sopot was recognized throughout Europe and frequently labelled as ''the Bayreuth of the North''. During that time, mostly Wagnerian operas and his music dramas were performed regularly each year. After World War II the Baltic State Opera held few performances each year at the Forest Opera between 1962 and 1977 (''Aida'' in 1962, ''Halka'' in 1964, ''Der Zigeunerbaron'' in 1965, ''Swan Lake'' in 1968, ''Die Fledermaus'' in 1977), and sporadically outside this range (''Tannhäuser'' in 2000). Each y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest (), sometimes abbreviated to ESC and often known simply as Eurovision, is an international songwriting competition organised annually by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), featuring participants representing primarily European countries. Each participating country submits an original song to be performed on live television and radio, transmitted to national broadcasters via the EBU's Eurovision and Euroradio networks, with competing countries then casting votes for the other countries' songs to determine a winner. Based on the Sanremo Music Festival held in Italy since 1951, Eurovision has been held annually since 1956 (apart from ), making it the longest-running annual international televised music competition and one of the world's longest-running television programmes. Active members of the EBU, as well as invited associate members, are eligible to compete, and 52 countries have participated at least once. Each participating broadcaster se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Bloc
The Eastern Bloc, also known as the Communist Bloc and the Soviet Bloc, was the group of socialist states of Central and Eastern Europe, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America under the influence of the Soviet Union that existed during the Cold War (1947–1991). These states followed the ideology of Marxism–Leninism, in opposition to the Capitalism, capitalist Western Bloc. The Eastern Bloc was often called the Second World, whereas the term "First World" referred to the Western Bloc and "Third World" referred to the Non-Aligned Movement, non-aligned countries that were mainly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America but notably also included former Tito–Stalin split, pre-1948 Soviet ally SFR Yugoslavia, which was located in Europe. In Western Europe, the term Eastern Bloc generally referred to the USSR and Central and Eastern European countries in the Comecon (East Germany, Polish People's Republic, Poland, Czechoslovak Socialist Republic, Czechoslovakia, Hungarian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Radio And Television Organisation
The International Radio and Television Organisation (official name in French: Organisation Internationale de Radiodiffusion et de Télévision or OIRT (before 1960 International Broadcasting Organization (IBO), official name in French: ''Organisation Internationale de Radiodiffusion'' (OIR)) was an East European network of radio and television broadcasters with the primary purpose of establishing ties and securing an interchange of information between those various organizations responsible for broadcasting services, promoting the interests of broadcasting, seeking by international cooperation a solution to any matter relating to broadcasting, and studying and working out all measures having as their aim the development of broadcasting. History Without British participation, 26 members founded the OIR on 28 June 1946. The next day, at the General Assembly of the International Broadcasting Union (IBU), an attempt was made to dissolve this body, but the motion failed to obtain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sopot International Song Festival
The Sopot International Song Festival or Sopot Festival (later called ''Sopot Music Festival Grand Prix'', ''Sopot Top of the Top Festival'' from 2012–13 and ''Polsat Sopot Festival'' in 2014) is an annual international song contest held in Sopot, Poland. It is the biggest Polish music festival altogether with the National Festival of Polish Song in Opole, and one of the biggest song contests in Europe. The contest was organised and transmitted live by the public Polish Television (TVP) between 1994 and 2004. The following year, the concert was broadcast by the private media station TVN for the first time and remained on TVN until 2009. From 2012 to 2014, the concert was broadcast and organised by Polsat. It was later cancelled by the broadcaster. The 2015 festival was not televised, however it returned in 2017 on TVN. History The first Sopot festival was initiated and organised in 1961 by Władysław Szpilman, assisted by Szymon Zakrzewski from Polish Artists Management (PAG ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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