: Originally written for the German TV series Tatort , this became a massive #1 hit in West Germany and Switzerland.
Modern reviews often highlight the album as a high-quality example of "80s Euro-pop". While some purist rock fans may find the heavy use of synthesizers "painful" or overly dated, fans of the era praise it as "killer stuff" with "excellent songwriting". It is widely considered the album that successfully reinvented Chris Norman as a solo artist in continental Europe after his departure from Smokie. : Some Hearts Are Diamonds Hunters of the Night Chain Reaction It's a Tragedy No Arms Can Ever Hold You Midnight Lady Love for Sale Some Hearts Are Diamonds
Released in 1986, is both the title track and the second solo studio album by English soft rock musician Chris Norman , the former lead singer of Smokie . The album serves as a definitive departure from Norman's pop-rock roots, heavily leaning into the polished Euro-disco and synth-pop aesthetic of the mid-1980s. Production and Sound : Originally written for the German TV series
The album features several European chart-toppers and fan favorites: It is widely considered the album that successfully
: Listeners who enjoy the sound of hits like "Brother Louie" will find this album highly appealing, as it essentially replaces Thomas Anders' smooth vocals with Norman's more rugged delivery over similar electronic backings.
The record is defined by its collaboration with , the mastermind behind Modern Talking . This partnership creates a "winning combination" of Bohlen’s signature high-energy, synthetic production and Norman’s famously raspy, gravelly vocals.
