Die Flippers
Die Flippers were a veritable institution of German pop, with a catalog of hits that spans across five decades. Manfred Durban, Claus Backhaus, Franz Halmich, Manfred Mössner, Manfred Hehl, and Hans Springer formed the earliest incarnation of the group in Knittlingen in 1964, performing as simply "Die Dancing Band." In the years to follow, the sextet emerged as one of the most popular acts on the local live circuit, albeit with several lineup changes: Bernd Hengst replaced Springer, Roland Bausert took over for Mössner, and Olaf Malolepski stepped in for Hehl. With the 1969 release of the single "Weine Nicht, Kleine Eva," their first release under the Flippers banner, the group rocketed to national fame. Their superstar status cemented with the 1970 release of "Sha La La, I Love You," and for the remainder of the decade they remained chart staples thanks to hits including 1974's "Rosemarie," 1975's "Luana," and 1977's "Kinder des Sommers." Co-founder Backhaus left Die Flippers in 1974, followed in 1979 by Bausert, who assumed lead vocal duties on many of their biggest hits. With Albin Berger installed as his replacement, the act's commercial fortunes plummeted, and only upon Bausert's return in 1985 did they return to the upper rungs of the charts via singles including "Auf Rote Rosen Fallen Tränen" and "Die Rote Sonne von Barbados." In 1987 Bausert again exited, ironically enough teaming with Albin Berger. The remaining trio of Durban, Hengst, and Malolepski soldiered on, but instead of stumbling Die Flippers enjoyed new commercial success, reeling off hits like "Sommerwind," "Sieben Tage," and "Ein Herz aus Schokolade" and remaining a chart force into the 21st century.
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Discography
127 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Lotosblume
Germany - Released by Sony Music Catalog on 23 Sep 2022
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Frauen über 40
Olaf der Flipper, Stereoact, Die Flippers
Germany - Released by Sony Music Catalog on 8 Mar 2024
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Lotosblume
Techno - Released by Sony Music Catalog on 23 Feb 2024
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Weine nicht, kleine Eva
Schlager - Released by Com-Es Musik Schallplatten GmbH on 1 Jan 1969
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Das muss doch Liebe sein
Pop/Rock - Released by Ariola on 27 Aug 2001
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Wir sagen danke schön (EP)
Schlager - Released by Sony Music Catalog on 5 Aug 2022
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Je t'aime heißt: "Ich liebe Dich"
Pop/Rock - Released by Ariola on 4 Jun 1993
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Liebe ist...
Pop/Rock - Released by Ariola Express on 8 Oct 2013
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Die Flippers
Pop/Rock - Released by Ariola Express on 20 Jul 1998
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Für immer im Herzen - Das Abschiedskonzert
Germany - Released by Sony Music Catalog on 26 Mar 2021
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Die Flippers - 2 in 1 (Liebe ist...Vol.1/Liebe ist...Vol. 2)
Pop/Rock - Released by Ariola on 31 Mar 2006
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Ihre frühen Jahre Vol. 1
Schlager - Released by Bellaphon on 17 Mar 2006
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Wir sagen danke schön (HBz & Raphael Maier Remix)
Germany - Released by Sony Music Catalog on 6 Jul 2022
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Die Flippers wünschen Dir Happy Birthday - Alles Liebe zum Geburtstag
Miscellaneous - Released by Bellaphon on 24 Jun 2022
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Melodien für Millionen
Pop/Rock - Released by Sony Music Catalog on 11 Mar 2011
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35 Jahre - Ein Leben für die Zärtlichkeit
Pop/Rock - Released by Ariola on 1 Jan 2001
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Unsere schönsten Lieder
Pop/Rock - Released by Ariola Express on 4 Jul 1994
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Weihnachten mit den Flippers
Schlager - Released by Bellaphon on 16 Sep 1996
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Original German Christmas With 'Die Flippers'
Schlager - Released by Bellaphon on 16 Sep 1996
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