(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena

Sandra

About (I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena

"(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena", also known simply as "Maria Magdalena", is a 1985 synthpop song performed by German singer Sandra. The song was a major chart hit in Europe, reaching no. 1 in multiple countries, and remains Sandra's signature tune.

Year:: 1985
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Sandra

Sandra Ann Lauer, stage name Sandra (born 18 May 1962) is a German pop singer, who dominated European charts with eighteen top 20 hits during the 1980s and early 1990s, with the help of her then-husband and musical partner, Michael Cretu. During a brief height of popularity, she even outsold Madonna in a number of countries around the world. At the start of her career, from 1979 to 1984, she was the lead singer of the female disco/dance trio Arabesque, which had a massive following in Japan and Russia. Subsequently a solo performer, she had her first international #1 hit-single "(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena" in 1985, followed by "In the Heat of the Night". In 1986 it was "Hi! Hi! Hi!", then "Everlasting Love" in 1987… more »

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Electronic

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Euro-Disco, Synth-pop

13 facts about this song

Artist Background Sandra, whose full name is Sandra Ann Lauer, is a German pop singer who had her breakthrough with the hit single ‘(I’ll Never Be) Maria Magdalena’.
Song Popularity 'Maria Magdalena' was a number-one hit on the music charts in 21 countries worldwide in 1985-86, cementing Sandra's status as a global pop star.
Song Theme The song is known for its catchy chorus and a theme that subtly talks about a woman's struggle to shed an unwanted reputation.
Unique Genre 'Maria Magdalena' is considered a classic of the Europop genre, blending catchy pop melodies with electronic production.
Music Video Sandra is also often remembered for her music video of 'Maria Magdalena,' which saw the singer in a futuristic spaceship bar.
Frequent Collaboration The song was written by Michael Cretu and Hubert Kemmler, who have worked regularly with Sandra.
Longevity Despite being released over three decades ago, 'Maria Magdalena' enjoys continued popularity, with the song’s official video on YouTube garnering millions of views.
Album Success 'Maria Magdalena' was part of the album 'The Long Play' which was Sandra's first full-length album universally acclaimed by critics and listeners.
Exciting Cover Versions Over the years, 'Maria Magdalena' has been covered by various artists across diverse genre, displaying its lasting influence in music.
Re-release The song was re-released in a remixed version in 1993 and also 1999, which again managed to reach the top of the charts in Scandinavia.
Personal Life During the original release of the song, Sandra was married to Michael Cretu, one of the writers and producer of 'Maria Magdalena'. They later divorced in 2007.
Vocals Sandra's deep, sultry vocals and emotive interpretation of the lyrics are also credited for the song’s enormous success.
Trivia 'Maria Magdalena' has nothing to do with the biblical character. The song is about a woman who reveals her true self and expresses her independence.

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