Paola del Medico
15 records available
Paola del Medico
With her entry “Vogel der Nacht” at the Eurovision Song Contest 1980, the Swiss singer reached a wide audience in German-speaking countries. She also remained present in the Schlager genre of the 1970s and 1980s through numerous radio and TV appearances. Her singles were often released in collaboration with producers from German popular music.
Paola del Medico – Sound & Production Style
Paola del Medico’s recordings are characterised by catchy melodies, string arrangements and clear song structures, typical of German-language pop Schlager of that era. Orchestral elements and rhythmic guitars were frequently used, supported by studio producers specialising in mainstream Schlager of the 1970s. Releases appeared mainly on labels such as Philips and Ariola, with productions focusing on radio-friendly arrangements.
Paola del Medico on vinyl – the key releases
For collectors and fans of the genre, singles such as Rosafarben (7'' Vinyl), Das Leben ist ein Karussell (7'' Vinyl) and Vogel der Nacht (7'' Vinyl) are typical examples of the artist’s production style and document the development of German-language Schlager between 1970 and 1985.
Those interested in the genre will find characteristic arrangements and period documents of German-language Schlager production in these releases.
- Genre: Schlager, Pop
- Origin: Switzerland
- Active: 1970s to 1980s
- Notable: Participation in the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland (1969, 1980)
