Thomas Anders

Do not confuse with Thomas Andrews, an Irish businessman.
Thomas Anders
Thomas Anders in 2018
Thomas Anders in 2018
Background information
Birth nameBernd Weidung
Born (1963-03-01) 1 March 1963 (age 61)
OriginMünstermaifeld, West Germany
GenresPop, Europop, Latin Pop, Dance-pop, Pop rock, Blue-eyed soul, Jazz
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active1979–present
LabelsTeldec, East West, Polydor, BMG, Edel Records
Websitewww.thomas-anders.com

Thomas Anders (born Bernd Weidung, 1 March 1963, Koblenz, West Germany) is a German singer, composer and record producer. Anders was the lead singer of Modern Talking, a famous German pop duo, between 1984–1987 and 1998–2003.

Discography

Studio albums

Year Title
1989 Different
  • Released: 29 August 1989
1991 Whispers
  • Released: 17 May 1991
1992 Down on Sunset
  • Released: 1 September 1992
1993 When Will I See You Again
  • Released: 23 June 1993
1994 Barcos de Cristal
  • Released: 19 April 1994
1995 Souled
  • Released: 7 April 1995
2004 This Time
  • Released: 23 February 2004
2006 Songs Forever
  • Released: 3 March 2006
2010 Strong
  • To be available

Live albums

Year Title
1997 Live Concert

Singles

  • 1980 "Judy" (CBS)
  • 1980 "Du weinst um ihn" (CBS)
  • 1981 "Es war die Nacht der ersten Liebe" (CBS)
  • 1982 "Ich will nicht dein Leben" (Hansa)
  • 1983 "Was macht das schon" (Hansa)
  • 1983 "Wovon träumst du denn" (Hansa)
  • 1983 "Heißkalter Engel" (Hansa)
  • 1984 "Endstation Sehnsucht" (Hansa)
  • 1984 "Es geht mir gut heut' Nacht" (Hansa)
  • 1989 "Love of My Own" (Teldec) (#24 Germany)
  • 1989 "One Thing" (Teldec)
  • 1989 "Soldier" (Teldec)
  • 1991 "The Sweet Hello, The Sad Goodbye" (East West)
  • 1991 "Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)" (East West) (#73 Germany)
  • 1991 "Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)" (Remix) (East West)
  • 1991 "True Love" (East West)
  • 1992 "How Deep Is Your Love" (Polydor) (#71 Germany)
  • 1992 "Standing Alone" (Duet With Glenn Medeiros) (Polydor) (#72 Germany)
  • 1993 "When Will I See You Again" (Duet With The Three Degrees) (Polydor) (#37 Germany)
  • 1993 "I'll Love You Forever" (Polydor) (#79 Germany)
  • 1993 "I'll Love You Forever" (Remix) (Polydor)
  • 1994 "The Love in Me" (Polydor)
  • 1994 "The Love in Me" (The Remixes) (Polydor)
  • 1994 "Road to Higher Love" (Polydor)
  • 1995 "Never Knew Love Like This Before" (Polydor)
  • 1995 "A Little Bit of Lovin'" (Polydor)
  • 1995 "Never Knew Love Like This Before" (Remixes) (Polydor)
  • 2003 "Independent Girl" (BMG) (#17 Germany, #57 Austria, #6 Russia)
  • 2004 "King of Love" (BMG) (#37 Germany, #16 Spain, #1 Turkey, #3 Perú)
  • 2004 "Tonight Is the Night" (BMG) (#60 Germany, #66 Russia)
  • 2004 "Just Dream" (BMG) (#64 Germany)
  • 2006 "A Very Special Feeling" (Charity Release)
  • 2006 "Songs That Live Forever" (Edel Records) (Promo Single)
  • 2006 "All Around the World" (Edel Records) (Promo Single) (#6 Turkey)
  • 2008 "Ziele" (Sistanova featuring Thomas Anders) (Zweihorn)
  • 2008 "Ibiza Baba Baya" (Sound-Chateau featuring Thomas Anders) (White Shell Music)
  • 2008 "For You" (Sound-Chateau featuring Thomas Anders) (White Shell Music)
  • 2008 "Kisses for Christmas" (White Shell Music)
  • 2009 "The Night Is Still Young" (Sandra featuring Thomas Anders) (Virgin)
  • 2010 "Why Do You Cry" (#27 Russia)[1]

DVDs

  • 2006 Thomas Anders - The DVD-Collection (#15 Germany)

Despite the title, this DVD misses some videos by Thomas Anders: "Heißkalter Engel", "Es geht mir gut heut' Nacht", "Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)" and "Soldier".

Collaborations

  • 1988 "I Can Never Let You Go" (Co-wrote for Engelbert Humperdinck)
  • 1989 "Soldier" (Written and produced by Alan Tarney)
  • 1991 "The Sweet Hello, The Sad Goodbye" (Written by Per Gessle)
  • 1992 "Standing Alone" (Duet with Glenn Medeiros)
  • 1993 "When Will I See You Again" (Duet with The Three Degrees)
  • 1993 "Emotional Thing" (Co-wrote for The Three Degrees)
  • 1993 "Question of Love" (Co-wrote for The Three Degrees)
  • 1993 "Ain't No Woman" (Co-wrote for The Three Degrees)
  • 1994 "Tal Vez" (Co-wrote for Marta Sánchez) (#1 Mexico)
  • 1995 "Feel for the Physical" (Duet with The Pointer Sisters)
  • 2001 "Hey Mr. President" (Produced T-Seven)
  • 2001 "Cry for You" (Co-wrote for No Angels)
  • 2002 "Stay" (Co-wrote for No Angels)
  • 2002 "Funky Dance" (Co-wrote for No Angels)
  • 2009 "The Night Is Still Young" (Sandra featuring Thomas Anders)

References