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Thomas Anders (real name Bernd Weidung, born March 1, 1963 in Münstermaifeld, Germany) is a German singer, composer and producer. His parents were Helga and Peter Weidung. He has one brother (Achim) and one sister (Tania). He was married to Nora Balling from 1985 to 1999. At present his wife is Claudia Hess. He has a son called Alexander Mick.

He participated in the pop duo Modern Talking together with Dieter Bohlen in 1984-1987 and in 1998-2003.

pre Modern Talking era

Thomas Anders began his career when he was 17 in 1980 with debut single Judy. In 1979 he won a music competition of the radio station Radio Luxembourg. In 1981 he appeared on Michael Schanze show Hatten sie heut'zeit fur uns, his first producer was Daniel David. In 1983 he met Dieter Bohlen who produced F.R. David cover Pick up the Phone by German version Was macht das schon and real life cover Send me an Angel by German version also. From late 1983 to mid 1984 Bohlen produced many national hits including Wovon träumst du denn (reached top 20 in Germany), Endstation Sehnsucht and Es geht mir gut heut'Nacht. In late 1984 Anders and Bohlen formed the succeeded band Modern Talking with debut single You're my heart, You're my soul.

Solo Career (1989-1997)

In 1987 Modern Talking split and Thomas decided to be solo when Dieter Bohlen formed his band Blue System,in 1989 he released the first album Diferent' with new musical style like album's name,the first single Love of my own produced by Gus Dudgeon (Elton John
producer), going on top 30 in Germany in the same year. The second album Wispers released in 1991, the first single The Sweet Hello, The Sad Goodbye written by Roxette member Per Gessle, the song had a fast ascent on the Billboard charts, the next single I can't give you anything(but my love) broke into the German charts. In 1992 the next album Down on Sunset had succeeded, singles in Germany and Austria including How deep is your love and Standing alone (with Glenn Medeiros). The album Barcos de Cristal was released in 1994 only in South America. In mid-nineties Thomas changed his musical style, under the nickname Phatomas he was involved a side project by the same name and some other projects like King of the Paradise and Chain Reaction, he recorded many covers including Our House (Madness) and No Doubt About It (Hot Chocolate). In late 1997 he decided with Dieter Bohlen
to reform Modern Talking.
From 2004 to Forward
In late 2003 Thomas made Contract with BMG International as Solo project,with new Manager also,the fisrt Single released on November 2003 Independent Girl reached NO.17 on German chart and it's the first Greatest hit since 1984,his first Album since 1995 This time going on top 20 in 2004.the second single King of love reached top 20 in Spain and top 40 in Germany.his new Producer Peter Ries who was Collaborated with Sandra and No Angels.At present Thomas won his Legal Battle with Dieter Bohlen
.he will release the next Album on March 2006 the Album contain swing song and a duet with Sir Cliff Richard,on March Anders will be the representative for Germany Eurovision Song Contest 2006,the competing with Anders there are only two other Candidates,Vicky Leandros(The Winner in 1972),and The Texas Lightning with Comedian Oill Dittrich,the Winner chosen by the Spectators will go for the Eurovision Song Contest in Athens on 20th March against the Candidates from the other Countries.
Discography (solo career)
Albums

1989 Different (Teldec)

1991 Whispers (East West)

1992 Down On Sunset (Polydor)

1993 When Will I See You Again (Polydor)

1994 Barcos de Cristal (Polydor)

1995 Souled (Polydor)

1997 Live Concert (Panteon)

2004 This Time (BMG)(#14 Germany)

2006 Songs Forever

Singles

1980 Judy (CBS)

1980 Du weinst um ihn (CBS)

1981 Es war die Nacht der ersten Liebe (CBS)

1982 Ich will nicht dein Leben (Hansa Records)

1983 Was macht das schon (Hansa Records)

1983 Wovon träumst du denn (Hansa Records) (#16 German)

1983 Heißkalter Engel (Hansa Records)

1984 Endstation Sehnsucht (Hansa Records)

1984 Es geht mir gut heut' Nacht (Hansa Records)

1989 Love Of My Own (Teldec)(#24 Germany)

1989 One Thing (Teldec)

1989 Soldier (Teldec)

1991 The Sweet Hello, The Sad Goodbye (East West)

1991 Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) (East West)(#73 Germany)

1991 Can't Give You Anything But My Love remix(East West)

1991 True Love (East West)

1992 How Deep Is Your Love (Polydor)(#71 Germany)

1992 Standing Alone (Polydor)(#72 Germany)

1993 When Will I See You Again (Polydor)(#37 Germany)

1993 I'll Love You Forever (Polydor)(#79 Germany)

1993 I'll Love You Forever - Remix (Polydor)

1994 The Love In Me (Polydor)

1994 The Love In Me - The Remixes (Polydor)

1994 Road To Higher Love (Polydor)

1995 Never Knew Love Like This Before (Polydor)

1995 A Little Bit Of Lovin (Polydor)

1995 Never Knew Love Like This Before - Remixes (Polydor)

2003 Independent Girl (BMG) (#17 Germany)(#6 Russia)

2004 King Of Love (BMG)(#37 Germany)(#16 Spain)(#1 Turkey)

2004 Tonight Is The Night(#60 Germany)

2004 Just Dream (BMG)(# 64 Germany)

2006 A Very Special Feeling

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Musicians - Thomas Anders

pre Modern Talking era

Solo Career (1989-1997)

From 2004 to Forward

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Albums

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