David Michael Hasselhoff, nicknamed "The Hoff", is an American actor, singer, producer, television personality, and businessman. He has set a Guinness World Record as the most watched man on TV. Hasselhoff first gained recognition on The Young and The Restless (1975–1982), playing the role of Dr. Snapper Foster. His career continued with his leading role as Michael Knight on Knight Rider (1982–1986) and as L.A. County Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in Baywatch (1989–2000). He also produced Baywatch from the 1990s until 2001 when the series ended with Baywatch Hawaii.
Ready for Romance is the third studio album by the German duo Modern Talking, released on 26 May 1986 by Hansa Records. The album spent five consecutive weeks at the top of the German chart and was eventually certified platinum by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI) for shipments in excess of 500,000 copies in Germany. It also topped the charts in Austria and Switzerland, while reaching the top 10 in Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden. It peaked at number 76 on the UK Albums Chart, becoming the band's only album to chart in the United Kingdom.
The 1st Album is the debut studio album by German duo Modern Talking, released on 1 April 1985 by Hansa Records. The album reached number one in Germany on 27 May 1985, spending four weeks atop the chart and 18 weeks within the top 10. It was eventually certified platinum by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI), denoting shipments in excess of 500,000 copies in Germany.
"First Day of My Life" is a song by British singer-songwriter Melanie C. It was released on 30 September 2005 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland as the third and final single from Melanie C's third solo album, Beautiful Intentions. Later it was released internationally and peaked at number one in Germany, Portugal, Switzerland and Spain, selling over 550,000 units and being certified platinum in Germany, and gold in Switzerland and Austria. The song became the most successful Melanie C's single in continental Europe, spending two years in different European charts. To date, the single has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide.
Looking for Freedom is the third studio album by American actor and singer David Hasselhoff, released on June 21, 1989 by White Records. It was produced by German music producer Jack White and features writing from White, Charles Blackwell, Mark Spiro and Diane Warren, among others. The album includes Hasselhoff's biggest hit, "Looking for Freedom", which was a major chart hit in Europe, reaching number one in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
"Looking for Freedom" is a song written by German music producer Jack White, originally released in 1978 with German singer Marc Seaberg. It was released later that year on its German version under the name "Auf der Straße nach Süden" by Tony Marshall. Both versions became hits in Germany.
Lebe lauter is the third studio album by Austrian recording artist Christina Stürmer. It was released by Polydor Records on 15 September 2006 in German-speaking Europe. After the success of her international debut Schwarz Weiss (2005), Stürmer collaborated with producer Thorsten Brötzmann on most songs. Another major success, it became her third album to debut on top of the Austrian Albums Chart and her first to do so in Germany. Lebe lauter was eventually certified 2× Platinum in Austria, and Gold in Switzerland. The songs "Nie genug", "Um bei dir zu sein", and "Ohne Dich" from this album were released as singles.
Naughty but Nice is the fourth studio album by German singer Sarah Connor. It was released by X-Cell and Epic Records on March 21, 2005 in German-speaking Europe. As with her previous projects, Connor consulted production and songwriting duo Rob Tyger and Kay Denar to work with her on the album, with frequent collaborator Bülent Aris also returning following his absence on Key to My Soul (2003). In addition, Johnny Douglas, Terri Bjerre, Emily Friendship, and Ivo Moring scored songwriting credits.
"Ein Stern " is a song recorded by Austrian singers DJ Ötzi and Nik P. It was released in February 2007 as the lead single from the album Sternstunden.
"I Believe" is a song by German pop group Bro'Sis. It was written by Alex Christensen, Jens Klein, Peter Könemann, and Clyde "J. Ena" "Ward and produced by the former for their debut studio album Never Forget (2001). The song was released as the band's debut single on December 10, 2001, following their formation on the RTL II reality television show Popstars – Du bist mein Traum. It became the year's Christmas number one in Germany and spent five consecutive weeks at number one, achieving a triple platinum certification from the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI).
David is the fifth studio album by American actor and singer David Hasselhoff released on September 9, 1991 by White Records. It was produced by German music producer Jack White, and features writing from White, Charles Blackwell and Mark Spiro, among others. David reached number one in Austria and was certified double-Platinum. The album also reached the top 10 in Germany and Switzerland, and was certified Platinum in both countries.
Everybody Sunshine is the sixth studio album by American actor and singer David Hasselhoff, released on September 14, 1992 by White Records. The album features writing from Kristian Schultze, Peter Luedemann, Jerry Rix and The Gardeners. It was the last album produced by Jack White, who collaborated with Hasselhoff since 1988. The album was not as successful as his previous efforts, reaching the top-twenty in Austria and Switzerland, and the top-thirty in Germany.
You Are Everything is the seventh studio album by American actor and singer David Hasselhoff, released on November 22, 1993 by Ariola Records. On the album, Hasselhoff worked with a variety of producers and writers who replaced German producer Jack White, the main producer Hasselhoff worked with from 1988 to 1992. It marked the second time Hasselhoff write several songs for his own album, and the first since 1987. The album met with moderate success, reaching the top-ten in Austria, the top-twenty in Germany and the top-thirty in Switzerland.
Du is the eighth studio album by American actor and singer David Hasselhoff, released on October 17, 1994 by Ariola Records. On the album, Hasselhoff worked again with Mark Holden, Dietmar Kawohl, Andreas Bärtels and Michael Sembello, the only holdovers from his previous album You Are Everything (1993), as well as new writers and producers. On the album, Hasselhoff also collaborated in the songwriting on several tracks. The album was less successful than his previous releases, reaching the top-thirty in Austria, and the top-fifty in Germany and Switzerland.
Hooked on a Feeling is the ninth studio album by American actor and singer David Hasselhoff, released on November 11, 1997 by Polydor Records. On the album, Hasselhoff collaborated again with Mark Holden, who worked with him since 1993, as well as new writers and producers, including Wade Hubbard, Gary St. Clair and John Ballard. On the album, Hasselhoff also collaborated in the songwriting on several tracks, and featured collaborations with Regine Velasquez, Marilyn Martin and Gwen. The album became Hasselhoff's lowest selling album to that point in his career, failing to chart in Germany, and reaching the top-fifty in Austria and Switzerland.
"Is Everybody Happy" is a song by American actor and singer David Hasselhoff. Produced by Jack White, and written by him and Charles Blackwell, the song was released in June 1989 as the second single from his third studio album Looking for Freedom (1989). It also served as the follow-up single from the album's title track, which was a number-one hit in Germany for eight weeks. The song did well commercially, reaching the top-ten in Germany and Switzerland.
"Crazy for You" is a song by American actor and singer David Hasselhoff. It was released in August 1990 as the lead single from Hasselhoff's fourth studio album of the same name (1990). The song was produced by Jack White, and written by him and Charles Blackwell. The song was a hit in Austria, peaking at number four.
"Do The Limbo Dance" is a song by American actor and singer David Hasselhoff. It was released in July 1991 as the lead single from Hasselhoff's fifth studio album David (1991). The song was produced by Jack White, and written by him and Charles Blackwell. The song was a huge hit in Austria, where it reached number one.
"Wir zwei allein" is a song by American singers David Hasselhoff and Gwen. It was released in December 1993 as the third single from Hasselhoff's seventh studio album You Are Everything (1993). The song is the German version of the track "A Star Looks Down Tonight", which was included on the original release. The English version also appeared on Gwen's second album Ganz Schön Frech (1994). The song was a hit in Europe, reaching the top-ten in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
