Disco polo is a genre of popular dance music, created in Poland in the 1980s. It was initially known as sidewalk music or backyard music. This genre, a type of Polish urban folk music, had great popularity in the 1990s, peaking in 1995–1997, then gradually declining in popularity through the early 21st century. The genre then had a resurgence in the winter of 2007. The Polish PWN dictionary defines the genre as a Polish variant of disco music, with simple melodies and often ribald lyrics. The service Rate Your Music defines disco polo as a Polish variant of dance-pop.
2 Plus 1 were a Polish band performing pop and folk music, and, in the later period of their activity, also synthpop and rock. They were founded in 1971 by Janusz Kruk and Elżbieta Dmoch. The band recorded ten studio albums, three of which have been certified Gold in Poland, and established such evergreen hits as "Chodź, pomaluj mój świat", "Windą do nieba" and "Iść w stronę słońca". They have won a number of local and international awards, and performed in countries around the world, such as Germany, the Soviet Union, the United States, Canada and Cuba. 2 Plus 1 enjoyed their biggest popularity in the 1970s, but remained successful into the mid-1980s. In addition, the band achieved notable success in Western Europe and Japan with the songs "Easy Come, Easy Go" and "Singapore". The end of 2 Plus 1's activity was marked by the death of Janusz Kruk in 1992. A successful, but short lived reunion took place at the end of the 1990s. 2 Plus 1 remain one of the most successful bands in the history of Polish popular music, and their musical legacy still proves influential in Poland.
"Uh La La La" is a song recorded by Italian singer-songwriter Alexia featuring additional vocals by an uncredited male rapper. It was released by DWA Records and Sony Music as the fourth single from the singer's debut album, Fan Club (1997), and is written by Roberto Zanetti and Alexia herself. The song was a summer hit of 1997 in Europe and became Alexia's international breakout success. It reached number-one in Spain, number two in Finland and was a top 10 hit also in Austria, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and the UK. After its success in Europe, the song was remixed for a UK release the following year, which also saw release in Australia, where it peaked at number 17. This was her last single to be released by different labels in different territories as after this all her releases would be by Sony. The music video for "Uh La La La" was directed by Luca Lucini and filmed in the US.
Slums Attack is a Polish street rap, rap and hip-hop group, founded in 1993 in Poznań by Peja and Marcin "Iceman" Maćkowiak. Since 1998, the group consists of Peja and Dariusz "DJ Decks" Działek. The group became popular in Poland in 2000s.
Bez limitu is the eighth studio album by the Polish musical group 2 Plus 1, released in 1983 by Tonpress.
Easy Come, Easy Go is the sixth studio album by Polish group 2 Plus 1, released in 1980. It was their first international LP, released by Autobahn Records in Germany and Wifon in Poland. Recorded with various outside musicians and producers, the album's blend of pop and disco was a departure from the band's previous folk-flavoured repertoire. The title track became 2 Plus 1's biggest hit in Germany and "Singapore" was popular in Japan. The album turned out a commercial success and was later certified Gold in Poland. Neither Easy Come, Easy Go nor 2 Plus 1's second international album were re-released on CD in their entirety.
The discography of a Polish band 2 Plus 1 consists of ten studio albums, twenty compilation albums, three EPs, and twenty-nine singles. Three of their studio albums have been certified Gold in Poland for selling in over 150,000 copies each. 2 Plus 1 have released seventeen singles in Poland, nine in Germany, two in Japan, and one in Cuba.
Nowy wspaniały świat is the debut studio album by Polish group 2 Plus 1, released in 1972 by Polskie Nagrania Muza. It contained some of the band's greatest hits: "Chodź, pomaluj mój świat", "Czerwone słoneczko", "Hej dogonię lato" and "Wstawaj szkoda dnia". The album turned out a huge commercial success and was certified Gold in Poland for selling in over 150,000 copies. It was re-released on CD twice: in 1995, with a slightly altered cover and 5 bonus tracks, and in 2001, retaining the original cover and standard track listing.
Teatr na drodze is the fourth studio album by Polish group 2 Plus 1, released in 1978 by Polskie Nagrania Muza. The LP included one of the band's greatest hits, "Windą do nieba", as well as duet with Czesław Niemen, "Ballada łomżyńska". In 2001 the album was reissued in CD format.
Warsaw Nights is the seventh studio album by Polish group 2 Plus 1, released in 1981. It was their second and last international album, released by Autobahn Records in Germany, and Express in Japan, where it sported a different cover. The LP was recorded with the same set of producers as on Easy Come, Easy Go. "Mama Chita" and "Lady Runaway" were released as singles. Neither Warsaw Nights nor 2 Plus 1's first international album were re-released on CD in their entirety.
The Children of Lir is the debut album by Irish folk rock/progressive folk group Loudest Whisper. It is the studio adaption of the musical of the same name that was performed in Fermoy, Ireland in 1973. The album was released on LP record in Ireland by Polydor Records in 1974 in a limited edition of 500 copies.
Aktor is the third studio album by Polish band 2 Plus 1, released in 1977 by Polskie Nagrania Muza. The LP was a tribute to Polish actor Zbigniew Cybulski, who died in 1967. The album commemorated the 10th anniversary of his death. It wasn't a commercial success due to its less-commercial sound, but was praised by critics. The album was re-released on CD in 2001.
Wyspa dzieci is the second studio album by Polish group 2 Plus 1, released in 1975 by Polskie Nagrania Muza. The LP was a concept album, telling about problems of children and teenagers. The album included a number of hit songs: "Kołysanka matki", "Na luzie" and "Gwiazda dnia", the latter recorded for the 1973 film In Desert and Wilderness. The album was re-released on CD in 2001.
Video is the ninth studio album by Polish group 2 Plus 1, released in 1985 by Savitor. The album was a follow-up to the highly successful 1983's Bez limitu and retained similar musical direction. The band have been working on this LP with popular songwriters Maciej Zembaty and John Porter, and the latter also contributed vocals in "Chińskie latawce". The album was preceded by the release of the single "Wielki mały człowiek" in 1984, which became the band's last big hit. Video hasn't been yet released in CD format.
Greatest Hits Live is a compilation album by Polish group 2 Plus 1, released in 1986 by PolJazz. The album included some of the band's greatest hits, and was divided into two parts. Side one consisted of selected hits from the 1970s, which were studio recordings with added applause, and side two featured excerpts from an actual live performance at the Warsaw Congress Hall in 1984. The cassette version of the album was known as The Best Of. The album hasn't been released on CD.
18 Greatest Hits is a compilation album by Polish group 2 Plus 1, released in 1991 by Sonic Records. It was 2 Plus 1's first album released directly on CD, and their last authorised release in the original line-up, before Janusz Kruk's death in 1992. Branded as a greatest hits album, the CD featured majority of the band's most notable hits, although ignored their English-language material. The album was re-released as 21 Greatest Hits five years later with slightly altered track listing, and the original 1991 issue is now a rare collectors' item.
Antidotum is the tenth and last studio album by the Polish musical group 2 Plus 1, released in 1989 by Tonpress. It was their first studio album in four years, and didn't match the success of previous LPs. In 2003, Antidotum was reissued on CD by Agencja Artystyczna MTJ.
"Easy Come, Easy Go" is a song by Polish band 2 Plus 1, released in 1979 by Autobahn Records.
"Windą do nieba" is a 1977 song by Polish band 2 Plus 1.
"Iść w stronę słońca" is a 1981 song by Polish band 2 Plus 1.
