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Opus is an Austrian pop-rock group which was formed in 1973. For the music genre, see Pop music. ... This article is about the genre. ... A musical ensemble is, by definition, a group of three or more musicians who gather to perform music. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ...

History

In 1985 they released "Live Is Life" which topped the charts in many countries, and a live recording of the song even made the Top 40 in the USA in 1986. It reached No 6 in the UK charts on August 3, 1985 and stayed in the charts for 15 weeks. The track remains popular as a sing-along song for crowds at sports events in Europe. Cover versions were also performed by Starkoo, Laibach, Hungarian band Tormentor, Estonian band Kuldne Trio (Laip is Laip) and also DJ Ötzi, as a guest, released a version with the Hermes House Band in 2003. This version stalled at No 50 in the UK charts. This article is about the year. ... Top 40 is a radio format based on frequent repetition of songs from a constantly-updated list of the forty best-selling singles. ... See also: Musical groups established in 1986 Record labels established in 1986 // 1986 - Goo Goo Dolls are formed in Buffalo, New York. ... is the 215th day of the year (216th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... This article is about the musical composition. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Laibach is a Slovenian experimental music group, strongly associated with industrial, martial and neo-classical. ... DJ Ötzi is the stage name of Gerhard Friedle (born January 7, 1971), an Austrian entertainer and singer. ...

Another one of Opus' standout tracks is the power ballad "Flyin' High," a live version of which appears on the Live is Life album as well as the American release of Up and Down (the album that also included "Live is Life" and was the band's most successful album in the States). Unfortunately, the tune did not chart in America. At a mid-80's concert, fellow Austrian rock-star Falco joined Opus onstage for a moving rendition of this song. Coincidentally, although the concert appears to have taken place in their native Austria, Opus and Falco are perhaps the two best-known Austrian rock music acts to successfully cross over to American audiences. For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... Johann (Hans) Hölzel (February 19, 1957 – February 6, 1998), better known by his stage name Falco, was a hip hop, pop and rock star. ...

Opus is still active, but has not enjoyed the same success since "Live Is Life", and is generally considered a one-hit wonder. The band had some success with other songs in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, but not in non-German speaking countries. For other uses, see One hit wonder (disambiguation). ...

Members

• Herwig Rüdisser (Vocals)
• Ewald Pfleger (Guitar)
• Kurt-Rene Plisnier (Keyboard)
• Günter Grasmuck (Drums)

Album discography

• Daydreams (1980)
• Eleven (1981)
• Opusition (1982)
• Up And Down (1984)
• Live Is Life (live) (1984)
• Solo (1985)
• Opus (1987)
• Magical Touch (1990)
• Walkin' On Air (1992)
• Jubileé (live) (1993)
• Love, God & Radio (1996)
• Flyin' Higher - Greatest Hits (Best-Of) (2003)
• The Beat Goes On (2004)

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External links

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• The Official Opus Homepage
• Opus discography at MusicBrainz