A passionate look back at the BRAVO reader charts for week 39 in 1985 – when music wasn't just a soundtrack, but a way of life. Full of nostalgia, emotion, and a clear call to action: Remember, turn up the volume, sing along!

Since 1972, BRAVO Photo Love Stories have shaped the sexual education of young people in Germany. Bravely breaking taboos, BRAVO combined sensitive love stories with practical advice, thus bridging the gap between school, politics, and the questions young people face. To this day, they remain an important part of youth culture and have helped generations of teenagers experience sexuality confidently and with information.

Drafi Deutscher was one of the biggest German Beat stars of the 1960s, with hits like "Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht" (Marble, Stone and Iron Breaks) . A scandal led to his break with Bravo magazine in 1966, despite his fans' continued support. After a hiatus, he returned as a successful composer and producer. He remained a truly exceptional talent until his death in 2006.

A look back at the BRAVO charts, week 30, summer 1995 – featuring Take That, DJ Bobo, Scooter, and Green Day. Music for the heart, the dance floor, and rebellion.

"Spanish Harlem"—a tender ballad born in the heart of New York—was written by Phil Spector, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller and first performed by Ben E. King in 1961. The song about a rose growing through concrete was later reinterpreted by music greats such as Aretha Franklin and the Mamas & Papas. Each version gives the piece its own unforgettable soul.

Grand Funk Railroad were at the forefront of American hard rock in the 1970s. After their reunion in 1998, a rift developed: Singer and guitarist Mark Farner was expelled from the band by his former bandmates Don Brewer and Mel Schacher. Today, Grand Funk tours without him – while Farner continues to pursue his songs as a solo artist.

Nino de Angelo , born in Karlsruhe in 1963, is one of the most influential singers in German pop history. He shot to fame with his hit "Jenseits von Eden" in 1983 and established himself as a major figure with subsequent hits such as "Flieger" and "Samuraj." Despite personal setbacks, he remained loyal to music and continues to impress with his distinctive voice and emotional depth.

They're superstars in the US with Grammys and millions of albums sold – but practically secret in Europe: The rock band Train , led by singer Pat Monahan, impresses with soulful storytelling, powerful choruses, and songs like "Drops of Jupiter" and "Hey, Soul Sister." Read why their debut album, "Train," is a milestone in our Masterpieces series.

Christian Anders, born in Austria in 1945, became a celebrated pop star of the 1970s with hits like "Geh' nicht vorbei" (Don't Go By) and "Es fährt ein Zug nach Nirgendwo" (There's a Train Going to Nowhere ). Eccentric, controversial, and spiritually searching, he always moved outside the mainstream—between success, provocation, and self-promotion.

A look back at the BRAVO charts for the 40th week of 1983 brings back big names like Nena, Bowie, Jackson, and BAP. Legendary music meets nostalgic feelings – and invites you to sing along.

A look back at the BRAVO charts from 50 years ago (2023) evokes nostalgic memories of music, people, and moments. Which songs shaped our attitude to life? Who loved which hit – and why? This emotional retrospective invites you to remember, listen again, and sing along.

The Equals, one of the UK's first mixed-race bands, rose to prominence with their hit "Baby, Come Back." With their music, socially critical lyrics, and a unique blend of R&B, rock, and pop, they left a lasting mark on the British music scene of the 1960s and 1970s. Following Eddy Grant's departure in 1970, the band disbanded in 1976, but their influence and legacy remain felt to this day.

Robert Fuller became a star in the 1960s with his role as Jess Harper in At the Foot of the Blue Mountains – BRAVO honored him with two Star Cuts and five Ottos.

Bobby Darin transformed Tim Hardin's "If I Were a Carpenter" into a timeless classic. With his deep voice and moving biography, he made the song an emotional highlight of his career—recorded just months before his death in 1973.