Crvena jabuka
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Crvena jabuka is a pop band from former Yugoslavia that originated in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, but is stationed in Zagreb, Croatia since the beginning of the Yugoslav Wars. In former Yugoslavia they were one of the most successful and productive bands ever. The group was, together with Bijelo dugme, Plavi orkestar, Dino Merlin, and Zabranjeno pušenje a prime example of the famous Sarajevo school of pop rock, but the origins of the band were closely related to the punk-oriented New Primitives movement.
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[edit] Biography and the 80s
Crvena jabuka, which means "Red Apple", was founded in 1985. In the first row of the band was: Dražen Ričl - vocal, guitar, songwriter; Zlatko Arslanagić - guitar, songwriter; Dražen Žerić - synthesizers, back vocals; Aljoša Buha - bass guitar; Darko Jelčić - drums. Their music was inspired by the Beatles and Indexi, a popular Sarajevo band from the '70s. The first album is issued in 1986, and was an instant success. This had the first singles on it "Bjezi Kiso s Prozora", "S Tvojih Usana", and "Dirlija". The band quickly gained popularity all over former Yugoslavia. In the summer of 1986 the band headed to Mostar for a promotional concert, and suffered a car accident, in which two of the members died - Drazen Ričl and Aljoša Buha.
To remember this tragic moment, a concert was done in Skenderia a place in Sarajevo in which musicians and bands from all generations performed. Crvena Jabuka would end with their work.
After that the band decided to record their next album since the material for it was already done. This album was called "Za Sve Ove Godine", and due to the band's request there were no ads or tour scheduled.
After this the band worked as a trio with Drazen Zeric-Zera on vocals and occasional keyboards, Zlatko Arslanagic and Darko Jelcic mantained their positions. Near the end of 1988 the band recorded theri third studio album entitled "Sanjati". This by far would have to be the best selling album in all of Bosnia and Yugoslavia.
January of 1989 saw the release of yet another album called "Tamo Gdje Ljubav Pocinje". Immediately after this release, a tour took place. The significant moment was at the Sports Arena in Zagreb where a double album was recorded live called "Uzmi me(Kad Hoces Ti)".
[edit] The 90s
In 1991, the band released their sixth studio album. This album was titled "Nekako s Proljeca", and had the singles "Moje Najmilije", "Da Nije Ljubavi", and the title cut which has Kemal Monteno as a guest.
A tour was meant to happen, but it was never done. Why? There is a familiar reason, war in Bosnia and Croatia. After this album Zlatko Arslanagic leaves the band and goes to London to find his new settlement in Toronto. As for Darko and Zera, Darko did all sorts of things, and Zera opended his new Cafe in Sarajevo called "Broj Jedan" (Number One).
Before they took a quick detour in 1993 the band released an 18 hit compilation entitled "Ima nesto od Srca Do Srca". After this was released, the band entered into a new chapter. In Spring of 1994, Zera and Darko flew to Zagreb to find Niksa Bratos. Niksa Bratos has been residing in Croatia ever since the start of the war. He was an instrumentalist as well as a programer. Niksa offered to join in the band and he would play guitar, synth, clarinet, violin, and mandolin. A few other band members were recruited as well. Kresmir Krestenac-Krezo bass guitar, Mario Vukcevic-Jimmy on guitar, and Danjel Lastric on keyboards. Also let's not forget the vocalists: Niksa, Fudo, Jana, and Darija.
So now with this new lineup, the band released their next album in 1996 called "U Tvojim Ocima". This album has two guests as well as various authors of songs including Sasa Losic of Plavi Orkestar. Immidiately a tour went of all over including: Zagreb, Tuzla, Mostar, and Sarajevo.
In 1998, yet another studio album is let out by title "Svjet je Lopta Sarena". This was another best selling album of the band. In that same year they recorded their next live album simply called LIVE, and in 1999, Crvena Jabuka let out an unplugged album called "Riznice Sjecanja".
[edit] 2000 to Present Day
In 2000, the band went on a new chapter with their next studio album entitled "Sve Sto Sanjam". On this album the band had the hit singles "Ti si Ljepa", "Tvoga Srca Vrata", the title track, "Ni Zadnji ni Prvi", and another good hit "Niko nije lud da Spava".
In 2002, Crvena Jabuka returned with "Tvojim Zeljama Vodzen". After releasing this album, guitarist Zlatko Bebek, and keyboard player Danjel Lastric leave the band. The replacements are Marko Bjelic on keyboards, and Damir Gnoz on guitar.
In 2005, Zera reformed the band. The result was "Oprosti Sto je Ljubavna Pjesma". With this album, the band started to lose its popularity. However, in 2005 on 24, April there was a concert to celebrate the band's 20th anniversery.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio Albums
1. * Crvena jabuka (The Red Apple), March 22, 1986 2.* Za sve ove godine (For All These Years), 1987 3.* Sanjati (To Dream), 1988 4.* Tamo gdje ljubav počinje (Where The Love Begins), January, 1989 5.* Nekako s' proljeća (In The Springtime), 1991 6.* U tvojim očima (In Your Eyes) November 17, 1996 7.* Svijet je lopta šarena (The World Is A Colourful Ball), 1998 8.* Sve što sanjam (Everything I Dream), 2000 9.* Tvojim željama vođen (Led By Your Wishes), 2002 10.* Oprosti što je ljubavna (Excuse Me For This Love Song), 2005
[edit] Live Albums
1. * Uzmi Me (Kad Hoces Ti) Take me (When You want To) 1990 2. * LIVE 1998 3. * Riznice Sjecanja-unplugged 1999
[edit] Compilations
1. * Ima Nesto od Srca do Srca (There is Somethign from Heart to Heart) 1993 2.* Moje Najmilije (My Grandest) 2000* 3.* Antologia (Anthology) 2004 4.* Zlatna Koekcija (The Golden Collection) 2005
- Recorded after the Unplugged album and before "Sve Sto Sanjam".
[edit] Current Members
- Darko Cunja Jelčić Drums, Percussion
- Dražen Žera Žerić Vocals
- Krešimir Krešo Kaštelan Bass Guitar
- Marko Belošević Keyboard
- Damir Gönz Guitars
- Niksa Bratos Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Synthesizers, Clarinet, Other Programing
[edit] Past Members
1994-2000:
Danjel Lastric: Keyboard Mario Vukcevic: Guitar Zlatko Bebek: Guitar
1987-1991
Drazen Zeric: Vocals, Keyboards Zlatko Arslanagic: Guitar and Song Writting
1985-1986
Drazen Ricl-Zijo: Vocals, Guitar Aljusa Buha: Bass
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