Divlji Anđeli (

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: Дивљи Анђели; trans. ''Wild Angels'') was a Yugoslav

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band formed in

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in 1982. Although short-lived, the band enjoyed large mainstream popularity during its existence, mostly owing to the 1982 hit song "Voli te tvoja zver".

History

The band was formed in 1982 by Dragan Đorđević "Joe" (formerly of the band Tarkus, guitar), Nebojša Savić "Boca" (vocals), Dejan Lalević (bass guitar) and Miroslav Lekić "Šiki" (drums), all strongly influenced by

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movement. For several weeks, young guitarist

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(who would later gain prominence under the

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Rambo Amadeus) rehearsed with them, but eventually did not join the band. Divlji Anđeli released their debut self-titled album in 1982, without previously having any live performances. All the songs were composed by Nebojša Savić, while the album lyrics were written by Savić and lyricist

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. The album was produced by

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, who also played keyboards on the album recording. The album featured Marina Švabić of

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band KIM on backing vocals and Borivoje Pavićević on percussion. The album brought the band's only hit, "Voli te tvoja zver" ("Your Beast Loves You"). In 1984, the band, in the new lineup, consisting of Savić on guitar and vocals, Lekić on drums, Radomir Marić on bass guitar and Branko Jirček on keyboards, released the

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''Totalni kontakt'' (''Total Contact''). The single featured two versions of the title track and the song "Otrovna ljubav" ("Poison Love"). It featured guest appearances by

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(vocalst), Aleksandar Radulović "Futa" (guitar) and Zoran Stojić (guitar). After the release of ''Totalni kontakt'', the band ended their activity.

Post breakup

After Divlji Anđeli disbanded, Savić moved to

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. In early 1990s, Radomir Marić joined

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band Divlji Kesten, with which he recorded five studio albums. In late 2000s, he played bass guitar in the heavy metal band

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, participating in the recording of the album '' Igre bez pravila'', but leaving the band before the album release. Dragan Đorđević "Joe" died on 2 December 1995.

Legacy

The song "Voli te tvoja zver" was covered by Serbian

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Models under the title "Anđeo" ("Angel") on their 2007 album ''New Generation'', and by Serbian rock band Čika Joca i Zmajevi on their 2012 album ''Bez obzira na sve'' (''No Matter What''). In 2011, the song "Voli te tvoja zver" was voted, by the listeners of Radio 202, one of 60 greatest songs released by

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Discography

Studio albums

*''Divlji Anđeli'' (1982)

Singles

*''Totalni kontakt'' (12" single, 1984)

References

External links

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