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Nina Petković
Nina Petković ( cnr-Cyrl, Нина Петковић; born 10 April 1981) is a Montenegrin singer, musician and television personality. She came to media prominence in regional ''Star Academy'' version, ''Operacija trijumf'', and came fourth. Early life Although born in Kotor, Petković was mostly raised in neighboring town of Tivat. She is of mixed religious origin – her father is a Roman Catholic and mother Orthodox Christian. Before she participated in ''Operacija trijumf'', Petković took part in many festivals, such as Evropesma and Montevizija,Nina Petković at the Official Website of ''Operacija trijumf'' sometimes solo, sometimes with her band Dan Poslije. Career ''O ...
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Kotor
Kotor (Cyrillic script, Cyrillic: Котор, ), historically known as Cattaro (from Italian language, Italian: ), is a town in Coastal Montenegro, Coastal region of Montenegro. It is located in a secluded part of the Bay of Kotor. The city has a population of 13,347 and is the administrative center of Kotor Municipality. The old Mediterranean port of Kotor is surrounded by fortifications of Kotor, fortifications built during the Republic of Venice, Venetian period. It is located on the Bay of Kotor (''Boka Kotorska''), one of the most indented parts of the Adriatic Sea. Some have called it the southernmost fjord in Europe, but it is a ria, a submerged river canyon. Together with the nearly overhanging limestone cliffs of Orjen and Lovćen, Kotor and its surrounding area form an impressive landscape. Since the early 2000s Kotor has seen an increase in tourists, many of them coming by cruise ship. Visitors are attracted to the natural environment of the Bay of Kotor and the old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jelena Tomašević
Jelena Tomašević ( sr-cyr, Јелена Томашевић, ; born November 1, 1983) is a Serbian pop singer. She represented Serbia at 2008 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing sixth overall with the song "Oro". Discography Albums Singles References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tomasevic, Jelena 1983 births Living people Musicians from Kragujevac People from Negotin 21st-century Serbian women singers Serbian pop singers Contraltos Indexi Award winners Beovizija winners Spanish-language singers of Serbia Eurovision Song Contest entrants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamma Mia (ABBA Song)
"Mamma Mia" is a song by the Swedish pop group ABBA, written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson, with the lead vocals shared by Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. It is the opening track on the group's third album, the self-titled ''ABBA'' (1975). The song was released in September 1975 as its sixth single. It tells the story of the narrator's on-again, off-again relationship with a lover who is repeatedly unfaithful to her. The song's name is derived from Italian and literally translates as "my mother", but is used as an interjection (''Mamma mia!'') in situations of surprise, anguish, or excitement. The song was ABBA's first number one in the UK since " Waterloo" in 1974. History and impact The distinctive sound at the start of the song is the marimba. According to biographer Carl Magnus Palm, the instrument was incorporated at the last minute, added after Benny Andersson found it in the studio and decided its "tick tock" rhythm was perfect for the tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABBA
ABBA ( ) were a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. They are one of the most popular and successful musical groups of all time, and are one of the List of best-selling music artists, best-selling music acts in the history of popular music. In , ABBA became 's first winner of the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Waterloo (ABBA song), Waterloo", which in 2005 was chosen as the best song in the competition's history as part of the Congratulations: 50 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest, 50th anniversary celebration of the contest. During the band's main active years, it consisted of two couples: Fältskog and Ulvaeus, and Lyngstad and Andersson. With the increase of their popularity, their personal lives suffered, which eventually resulted in the collapse of both marriages. The relationship changes were reflected in the group's music, with later songs featuring darker and more intros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magazin
Magazin is a Croatian pop band from Split. Founded in 1979 under the name Dalmatinski magazin ("Dalmatian Magazine" in Croatian), the band quickly began to make a mark on local pop music festivals with its songs influenced by Dalmatian folk music. One of the most prominent bands in Yugoslavia and one of the longest lasting, with 45 years active in the music industry in Croatia and former Yugoslavia. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Lorena Bućan, guitarist Željko Baričić and bass guitarist Nenad "Keko" Vesanović. Baričić is the only active founding member even though Vesanović featured on every album to date. History Founding and first musical success (1979 – 1986) In 1979, the band Magazin, then under the name "Mladi batali", was founded by Željko Baričić, Zoran Marinković, Miro Crnko, Igor Biočić and vocalist Majda Šoletić in Split then Yugoslavia. That same year, they signed a record deal with the record company Jugoton and recorded their first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lane Moje
"Lane moje" ( sr-cyr, Лане моје, ; literally "My Fawn", figuratively "My Darling") is the name of the song performed by Serbian musician Željko Joksimović at the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 for , in which it finished second. Inspired by traditional Serbian music (also called ''ethno''), in the style of a ballad, it won in the semi-finals but ultimately lost closely to "Wild Dances "Wild Dances" is a song composed and recorded by Ukrainian singer-songwriter Ruslana, with lyrics by herself, Oleksandr Ksenofontov, Jamie Maher, Michael Fayne, Sherena Dugani and Yuliya Rai. It in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004, held in ...", finishing second scoring 263 points, becoming the first non-winning song in the contest, along with 's entry " Shake It", to score over 200 points. The song set a trend of world music strategy in the competition by the former Yugoslav republics. The song has become popular amongst many Eurovision fans and it is often rated as one of the bes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milica Majstorović
Milica Majstorović (; born 9 October 1989) is a Serbian singer. She came to media attention as a contestant in regional television show '' Operacija Trijumf'', while her debut single "Savršeni par" was released on 6 January 2009. On 20 February 2010, it was reported Majstorović tried to commit suicide due to professional disappointments,Tračarenje.comMilica Majstorović pokušala da se ubije?(20 February 2010)Vesti OnlineMilica Majstorović pokušala samoubistvo?(23 February 2010) which she confirmed on 2 March 2010.SrbijaNet (2 March 2010)'' Story''Milica Majstorović: Istina o pokušaju samoubistva (22 March 2010)''Alo!''Pokušala da se ubije zbog posla? (16 March 2010) Life and career Early life and career: 1989–2008 Milica Majstorović was born on 9 October 1989, in Kragujevac Serbia former SFR Yugoslavia. She has been playing the piano and the flute since she was ten, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ana Bebić
Ana Đolić (; born 7 May 1986) is a Croatian singer, who participated in television shows such as ''Hrvatski Idol'', '' Ne zaboravi stihove!'', and finally ''Operacija trijumf'', which was shown in five countries. Her debut single, " Preživjet ću", reached number one in Serbia in 2009. Early life Ana Bebić was born on May 7, 1986, in Metković, Croatia, as the third and youngest child in the Bebić family. She has two siblings, Zrinka and Ivan. Bebić has shown interest in music and dance since her early age. However, sport was her first love, and she played handball, as her hometown Metković is known for many successful handball players.Official Website of Ana Bebić After years of professional training, Bebić decided to pursue her music career, despite a lack of musical education. Career |
I'm Outta Love
"I'm Outta Love" is a song by American singer Anastacia, released as her debut single. Written by Anastacia, Sam Watters, and Louis Biancaniello and produced by the latter two, it was released on February 29, 2000, as the lead single from her debut album, ''Not That Kind'' (2000). The song became a major hit in Europe and Australia, reaching number one in Wallonia, Australia, and New Zealand; it was the most successful song of 2000 in the latter two regions. It additionally reached the top five in several others, including France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Background and recording Following a short-living dancing career on television shows such as MTV's '' Club MTV'' and work as a backup dancer in music videos, including rap group Salt-N-Pepa's clip for " Get Up Everybody (Get Up)", in 1993, Anastacia relocated from New York to Los Angeles in hopes of launching a singing career. Soon after, she signed a production deal with Cece Peniston manager O.G. Pear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sick And Tired (Anastacia Song)
"Sick and Tired" is a song by American singer-songwriter Anastacia from her third studio album, ''Anastacia'' (2004). "Sick and Tired" was written by Anastacia, Dallas Austin, and Glen Ballard; as a hook line, it samples vocals sung by Sohan Lal in Punjabi from the sample library "Deepest India" (also used in "Let the Music Play" by Italian music project Shamur). The sentence repeated in the sample ("''Dil La Liya Be-parvah dey naal''") can be translated as "I gave my heart to someone who does not care". "Sick and Tired" was released as the album's second single on July 19, 2004, to positive reception from music critics. The single reached number one in the Czech Republic, charted at number two on the European Hot 100, and peaked inside the top five in several countries, including Austria, Denmark, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Critical reception and composition AllMusic editor Matthew Chisling said that Anastacia "seams a bit of R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heavy On My Heart
"Heavy on My Heart" is a song by American recording artist Anastacia from her third studio album, ''Anastacia'' (2004). Written by Anastacia and Billy Mann, its arrangement is built on simple guitar riffs, and its lyrics chronicle Anastacia's battle with breast cancer. The song was released as the album's fourth and final single on March 7, 2005, and entered the top 20 in Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain. A French version of the song, titled "Trop lourd dans mon coeur" (meaning "Too Heavy on My Heart"), appears as a B-side to the single. Critical reception AllMusic editor Matthew Chisling described this song: "a shimmering ballad flushed by pain, love, and bombastic sounds that collide like tidal waves in what can only be described as a magical four minutes." Yahoo! Music editor Dann Genoe wrote: "Power ballad "Heavy On My Heart" is prime for a soft focus video." Music video The music video was directed by Ronald Vietz and filmed in Bucharest, Romania. It was inspired b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anastacia
Anastacia Lyn Newkirk ( ; born September 17, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter. Her first two studio albums, '' Not That Kind'' (2000) and '' Freak of Nature'' (2001), achieved chart success with the singles " I'm Outta Love", " Not That Kind", " Paid My Dues", and " One Day in Your Life". Her third album, 2004's '' Anastacia'', continued her commercial success, while her duet with Eros Ramazzotti, " I Belong to You (Il Ritmo della Passione)", was a hit throughout Europe in 2006. After switching labels, she released her fourth studio album, '' Heavy Rotation'', in 2008, followed in 2012 by the cover album '' It's a Man's World''. She later released ''Resurrection'' (2014) and ''Evolution'' (2017), which included the single " Caught in the Middle". In 2023, she released an album of German songs translated into English, entitled '' Our Songs''. Singing was Anastacia's third career choice. She has disclosed several health issues, including Crohn's disease and two instances of b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
