Plavi orkestar

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Plavi orkestar (English: Blue Orchestra) is one of the most popular bands from former Yugoslavia. The band was founded in Sarajevo, former Yugoslavia 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. 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.

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[edit] Members

  • Saša Lošić - 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

[edit] Discography

  1. Soldatski bal (The Soldier's Ball) 1985
  2. Smrt fašizmu (Death to Fascism) 1986
  3. Sunce na prozoru (Sunlight in the Window) 1989
  4. Simpatija (Sympathy) 1991
  5. Longplay 1998
  6. Everblue 1 and 2 Greatest Hits* 1996
  7. Infinity 1999

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Pop and rock music of Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Music of Yugoslavia - SFR Yugoslav pop and rock scene - Yugoslav Band Aid (YU Rock Misija) - Yugoslavia in the Eurovision Song Contest
Record labels
Jugoton - PGP RTB - Suzy Records - Diskoton - ZKP RTLJ - Jugodisk