Dorados

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Dorados / The 5 Dorados / El Dorado Quintet
General information
origin Lucerne , Switzerland
Genre (s) Beat , hit
founding 1961
resolution 1985
Website www.dorados.ch
Founding members
Vocals, guitar
 Walter Grüter (1961 to 1980)
Piano, vocals, organ
 Fredy Enz (1961 to 1973)
Bass, saxophone, flute
 Ruedi Loeliger (1961 to?)
?
 Franz Bühler (1961 to?)
former members
Drums
 Peter Baumgartner (? Until 1967)
Bass, vocals
 Franz "Franco" Bussmann (1964 to 1969)
Tenor saxophone, flute, vocals
 Luc Modolo (1964 to 1981)
Drums, vocals
 Bruno Schwarz (1967 to 1985)
Bass, guitar, accordion, vocals
 Lucky Kainz (1969 to 1974)
Piano, organ, vocals
 Bert Späni (1973 to 1977)
Singing, guitar, trombone
 Andy Lütolf (1974 to 1982)
Piano, keyboards, vocals
 Mimmo Russo (1977 to 1981)
Bass, vocals
 Henry Wanco (Vanco) (1975 to 1981)
technology
 Fritz Burri (1977 to 1985?)
Guitar, bass, trumpet, vocals
 Francis Coletta (1980 to 1982)
Saxophone, flute, congas, vocals
 Fredy Moos (1981 to 1982)
Bass, vocals
 Walter Parolo (1981 to 1985)
Piano, keyboards, vocals
 Atilla Şereftuğ (1981 to 1985)
Singing, sound engineering
 Joe Fehr (1981 to 1985)

The Dorados were a Swiss hit, beat and show band that existed from 1961 to 1985.

history

They were founded as "El Dorado" in 1961 in Lucerne . Walter Grüter (solo guitar, bass, vocals) initiated the formation of the group. Among the founding members were Fredy Enz (band leader, piano, organ, bass, vocals), Ruedi Loeliger and Franz Bühler. Later came Peter Baumgartner (drums, vocals), Franz "Franco" Bussmann (bass, guitar, piano, voice), Luc Modolo (tenor saxophone, flute, vocals).

From 1964 to 1965 they were signed to Layola Records as "The 5 Dorados" and recorded many English-language titles.

From 1965 to 1967 the "Dorados" were under contract with Polydor . In addition to many German-language titles, cover versions of well-known hits were played, e. B. " (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction ". This was recorded under the German title "Keine Klasse". Lyricist and producer Kurt Feltz brought the Dorados to Cologne in the summer of 1965 and wrote the hit "Der Tiger" for them, which was to be their first great success the following year and was broadcast mainly on Radio Luxemburg . The melody comes from the Belgian composer and clarinetist Marcel Peeters .

In the late 1960s they played as a backing band for the Italian singer and producer Giorgio Moroder . He was the producer of the LP "The Best Of The 5 Dorados", which was released in 1966. In 1973 the single "Come to the beach with me" (Vamos a la playa) was released on the Mabel label. They appeared on German television with Chris Howland in music from Studio B on June 13, 1966, on September 7, 1974 in the show " Amlauf Band " and on September 27, 1975 in ZDF Show Cocktail: Fun and Music - Colorful mixed.

In 1977 the sextet wanted to record the Spanish track "Vera Cruz" as a single. None of the band members had the appropriately high voice for the song. They were finally found with Andy Lütolf, who was employed as a roadie (lighting technician) for the Dorados. The single "Mary ven con migo" reached number 5 on the Swiss charts and stayed in the top ten for 15 weeks.

In January 1985 the band broke up.

Hits

title year space Weeks
The Tiger 1966 3
Mary ven con migo 1977 5 15th
Si si ... 1981 11 4th
Amore mio be semper tu 1983 14th 3

Discography

Singles (Layola)

  • Tilt! / Wake up (1964)
  • Blue beat Time / Please, come back (1964)
  • Memphis Tennessee / Last Night (1964)
  • Shakin 'All Over / Giddy Up Twist (1964)
  • Empty Chair / But Most Of All (1966)
  • Wallflower / Tomorrow (1966)

Singles (Polydor)

  • Our little fine family / Oh, oh, oh honey (1965)
  • No class (I can't get no satisfaction) / Illusions (1965)
  • The Tiger / This is how it will always work (1965/66)
  • Roll 'em Over (He always hits exactly) / Cowboy Lady (1966 - backing band by Martin Lauer )
  • You belong to the other / I'd rather pass by (1966 - backing band by Jerry Toger )
  • We want to go home '(Sloop John B.) / I always want to look into your beautiful eyes (1966 - companion band from Peter and Alex )
  • Super / Drumboy (1966)
  • Stranger in the city / The girl got lost (1966 - companion band of Peter and Alex )
  • Above the high houses of the city / Two guitars in the same mood (1967)
  • Good morning Susann / Corina (1975)
  • Switzerland is closed / Hello brother-in-law (1976)

Singles (United Artists, Global, Intercord, Mabel)

  • Lonely / Baby-lady (U 1970)
  • Who Loves You / Wait (U 1971)
  • Miriam / Just look into my eyes (G 1971)
  • Miriam / Don't Feel Bad (G 1971) and (I 1972)
  • Come with me to the beach (Vamos a la playa) / Where (M 1973)
  • FC Zurich -Song / Snuffy (M 1973)

Singles (EMI Electrola)

  • Mary ven con migo / Vera Cruz (1977)
  • Lady Blue / One Minute Too Late (1978)
  • Pourquoi / Voyage d'amour (1978)
  • Judy / Quedate a qui (1978)
  • You My Friend / I Don't Stop Tonight (1979)
  • Tu mi hai lasciato / Sta 'mattina (1979)
  • Oh mamma mia! / Chiudi la valigia (1980)
  • Oh mamma mia! [Italian version] / Oh mamma mia! [German version] (1981)
  • Solo la musica / Te ne vai (1981)
  • Si Si / L'altalena (1981)
  • Perdoname / Sunset Romance (1982)

Singles (Gold Records)

  • Aerobic song / aerobic dance (1983)
  • Amore mio sei semper tu / Amore mio sei semper tu [Instrumental Version] (1983)
  • See You Tomorrow / History (1984)

EP (Gala International)

  • Night Club (1967/8)

LPs (Layola)

  • (The First Album Of) The 5 Dorados (1964)
  • Live at the Mascotte (1965)
  • The Best Of The 5 Dorados (1966)

LPs (Polydor)

  • This is our world (1966)
  • Hits - Your big successes and party hits (1976)

LPs (Heco, EMI Electrola, Gold Records)

  • The Big Team (H 1967)
  • Dorados (E 1979)
  • Si Si (E 1981)
  • Collection (E 1981)
  • Best Of Dorados 1964-1984 - The Great Successes (G 1984)

CD (EMI Electrola)

  • Collection (1981)

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Layola recordings
  2. ↑ The tiger
  3. ↑ Vamos a la playa
  4. ↑ Appearance on "Amlauf Band" on September 7, 1974
  5. ↑ Mary ven con migo (life)
  6. ↑ Miriam