Need Help With 80's Track Id

**JAMES C** · January 17th, 2007, 11:09 PM

Just was going through some old tapes I had taped from the radio in the 80's, there's two euro tracks I've been wanting to find for a while. The're not really HI-NRG but more euro-electro. First one is a track called samurai, which came out in '84-'85 which was big in Europe, can't remember the name of the artist or label, would certainly like to find this on CD, especially the version sung in English as It was also released in German.

Also, a track with the words 'Tora Tora' which sounded similar to Samurai, probably the same artist.

Also, a track from around '82-'83 with a vocal section called 'MR ROBOTO', I don't know if it's the track title or not, but the rest of the sung vocal with an electro-Robot voice singing 'NOBODY GOT NO MR ROBOTO', I think this was from Germany as well. Sounded a bit like Living On Video but more electro sounding in a eurobeat style. Any help with these tracks.

**Magnifique** · January 18th, 2007, 05:38 AM

Originally Written by JAMES C

Just was going through some old tapes I had taped from the radio in the 80's, there's two euro tracks I've been wanting to find for a while. The're not really HI-NRG but more euro-electro. First one is a track called samurai, which came out in '84-'85 which was big in Europe, can't remember the name of the artist or label, would certainly like to find this on CD, especially the version sung in English as It was also released in German.

Also, a track with the words 'Tora Tora' which sounded similar to Samurai, probably the same artist.

Hi James,

The only song I can remember is Samurai by Nino De Angelo. You may find this track on ebay or Gemm or Amazon. If not, you can still by the cd called "Rivalen der Rennbahn" which contains the sound track of this German TV series (from the 80's). The soundtrack was released in 1989 so I am not sure if this is the version of Samurai that you're looking for.

Countdown G.T.O. - Rivalen der Rennbahn (Instrumental)
Nino De Angelo -- Samuraj
Les McKeown -- It's A Game
Marianne Rosenberg -- I need your love tonight
Countdown G.T.O. -- Magic Race (Instrumental - long version)
Ricky Shane -- Once I'm gonna stay forever (long version)
Blue System -- Love Suite
Ann Turner -- I'm your lady
Nino De Angelo -- Don't kill it Carol
Countdown G.T.O. -- Samuraj (Instrumental)
Countdown G.T.O. -- Rivalen der Rennbahn (Reprise - Instrumental)

The soundtrack was produced by Dieter Bohlen and co-produced by Luis Rodriguez. Label: Hansa.

In 1985, Michael Cretu released a single called "Samurai". If I recall correctly, the track was released on Virgin.

**Bernie** · January 18th, 2007, 09:45 AM

Please, all song ID requests regardless of genre go in the Song ID category. I've moved it to the correct area, but in the future I may simply delete the entire post. Thank you.

**marmite7** · January 18th, 2007, 12:36 PM

Originally Written by Bernie

Please, all song ID requests regardless of genre go in the Song ID category. I've moved it to the correct area, but in the future I may simply delete the entire post. Thank you.

Hi Bernie (and thanks for the birthday wishes!) :icon_smile:

We know there's a seperate thread for ID requests, but I can also understand why if it's a hi-nrg song that's needed, the best place would be where the hi-nrg regulars hang out.

It's not often I (can't speak for others, obviously) open the Song ID thread, although if a question pops up in my fave genre thread, I'm more likely to see it and perhaps help.

Can they not be seen in two places?

ATB Mark

**Bernie** · January 18th, 2007, 01:53 PM

Marmite7,

Unfortunately, if we let everyone post song IDs wherever they want then their requests may go unanswered as they will be lost in the clutter. By posting song ID requests in the Song ID category, which is at the top of the page no less, it will get answered quicker since EVERYONE sees it and there is no guessing as to where is the best category to post.

**discokicks** · January 18th, 2007, 03:56 PM

Originally Written by JAMES C

Also, a track from around '82-'83 with a vocal section called 'MR ROBOTO', I don't know if it's the track title or not, but the rest of the sung vocal with an electro-Robot voice singing 'NOBODY GOT NO MR ROBOTO', I think this was from Germany as well. Sounded a bit like Living On Video but more electro sounding in a eurobeat style. Any help with these tracks.

I'm guessing this one is Mr. Roboto by the group Styx. The line is "domo arigato Mr. Roboto".

**bazac** · January 22nd, 2007, 10:31 AM

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JAMES C wrote:

First one is a track called samurai, which came out in '84-'85 which was big in Europe, can't remember the name of the artist or label,

I think the artist is Michael Cretu, born in Bucharest, Romania, and moved to Germany in the 70s.

The song Samurai is a nice piece of 80s German pop, and very popular in the 80s.
I remember while DJ-ing that time, many people requested the song.

Here you can see the song’s

Lyrics
MICHAEL CRETU Lyrics - SAMURAI (DID YOU EVER DREAM)

and three video clips:

.1.
http://www.youtube.com/v/_1yrlTJUBn4

.2.
http://www.youtube.com/v/iDy3Wk7Lk_w

.3.
http://www.youtube.com/v/Jz2XiY_wWZM

Here you can see different pressings of the songs:

Vinyl, 12" (Virgin, Germany)
Michael Cretu - Samurai (Did You Ever Dream)

Vinyl, 7" [1] (Virgin, Germany)
Michael Cretu - Samurai (Did You Ever Dream)

Vinyl, 7" [2] (Virgin, Germany)
Michael Cretu - Samurai (Did You Ever Dream)

Vinyl, 7" (Virgin, Italy)
Michael Cretu - Samurai (Did You Ever Dream)

For more info about Samurai and Michael Cretu see

Swiss Charts
Michael Cretu - Samurai - swisscharts.com

and

Last.fm
Michael Cretu – Music at Last.fm

JAMES C wrote: CRETU-MICHAEL

would certainly like to find this on CD,

You can buy on CD the compilation "Mystic Hits" from Gemm
Michael Cretu CDs for Sale - Mystic Hits Albums

Or buy the 12’’ single - English version - also from Gemm (Virgin, # 601753)
Michael Cretu Vinyl Records for Sale - Samurai Engl. Vers. LP

For other places to buy the song check Froogle In the results page, press “More” in the “Stores” section in the top menu.

JAMES C wrote:

Also, a track with the words 'Tora Tora' which sounded similar to Samurai, probably the same artist

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I think you’re talking about Tora Tora Tora by Numero Uno

Pressings:

Vinyl, 12", CNR Records, Netherlands
Numero Uno - Tora Tora Tora

Vinyl, 12", Royton Music, Denmark
Numero Uno - Tora Tora Tora

Vinyl, 7", CNR Records, Netherlands
Numero Uno - Tora Tora Tora

Vinyl, 7", Carrere, France
Numero Uno - Tora Tora Tora

Vinyl, 7", Royton Music, Denmark
Numero Uno - Tora Tora Tora

The song Tora Tora Tora, was produced by the Dutch duo Bolland & Bolland

Here you can see the song’s

Lyrics
Tora tora tora (par Numero Uno) - fiche chanson - B&M

and some options to buy the song
Numero Uno Tora Tora Tora Albums, CDs, Vinyl Records and LPs

Numero Uno also had a beautiful song titled Madonna.

Vinyl, 12", TELDEC, Germany
Numero Uno - Madonna

Vinyl, 7", Royton Music, Denmark
Numero Uno - Madonna

JAMES C wrote:

Also, a track from around '82-'83 with a vocal section called 'MR ROBOTO'…

"Mr. Roboto" is a song written by Dennis DeYoung and performed by the band Styx on their 1983 concept album Kilroy Was Here.”

"The song's chorus features the line, "Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto", which has become an unlikely catch phrase. Domo arigato is one of several Japanese phrases that translate to English as "thank you, very much".

**JAMES C** · January 24th, 2007, 08:44 PM

A Vert Big Thank You BAZAC,

That was a great help. I'm really learning alot about the artists & labels behind the music so much since I joined this forum.

That Samurai Track by Michael Cretu I reckon is one of the greatest ballads ever made in the 80's & yet alot of people have no idea!.

I've ordered the CD on AMAZON & can't believe how many other great tracks this guy has produced.

A big thanks to discomusic for this site as all this co-operation between people who love underground 70's & 80's Dance will not only improve our knowledge of long fogotten tracks but maybe kick-up an alternative 80's revival.