Bata Illic
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Bata Illic
With “Michaela”, one of the best-known German-language Schlager singles of the early seventies was released in 1972 – the title remained in the German charts for weeks and is still regularly played on the radio today. The singer, born in Yugoslavia, was a fixture of the German Schlager scene in the 1970s and achieved high sales with several singles. Illic was signed to labels such as Columbia and Ariola and released a wide range of German-language titles.
Bata Illic – background & discography
Between the mid-1960s and the 1980s, Bata Illic released numerous singles and albums in German-speaking countries, including chart successes such as “Mit verbundenen Augen”, “Candida” and “Wär ich ein Buch”. His discography is characterised by melodic Schlager productions with catchy choruses and romantic lyrics, clearly rooted in the mainstream of the time. His recordings are still sought after today by collectors and fans of classic Schlager music.
Bata Illic on vinyl – the key releases in our shop
The current selection includes three classic singles from different creative phases with Malinconia (7'' Vinyl), Der Traum von Mexiko (7'' Vinyl) and the compilation Die grossen Vier 2 x 7" Single/ Mit verbundenen Augen/ Candida (7'' Vinyl), offering an insight into the musical range of Bata Illic.
For listeners who wish to discover or expand their collection of German-language Schlager from the 1970s, these records provide a focused introduction.
- Genre: Schlager
- Origin: Germany / Yugoslavia
- Active: 1960s–1980s
- Notable: Successful representative of German Schlager with several chart singles in the 1970s
