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Zdravko Čolić was born in Belgrade, Serbia.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, not Belgrade, Serbia.
Zdravko Čolić's father was a musician, while his mother was a teacher.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić's father was a police administrator, and his mother was a homemaker, not a musician or teacher respectively.
In his youth, Zdravko Čolić played as a goalkeeper for FK Željezničar's youth system.
Answer: True
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić was involved in sports during his youth and played as a goalkeeper for FK Željezničar's youth team.
Zdravko Čolić decided against a career in sports because he felt he was not talented enough.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić decided against pursuing a career in sports because he felt he lacked the necessary discipline for regular competition, not due to a lack of talent.
Where was Zdravko Čolić born?
Answer: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić was born in Sarajevo, which was then part of the Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina within the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
What sport did Zdravko Čolić pursue in his youth, and what was his reason for not pursuing it professionally?
Answer: Football; he felt he lacked the necessary discipline.
Explanation: In his youth, Zdravko Čolić played football as a goalkeeper but ultimately decided against a professional sports career due to a perceived lack of necessary discipline.
What was the primary reason Zdravko Čolić gave for not pursuing a career in sports?
Answer: He lacked the necessary discipline for regular competition.
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić cited a lack of necessary discipline for consistent competition as the main reason he did not pursue a professional career in sports.
Zdravko Čolić is primarily known as a guitarist and songwriter.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić is widely recognized as a singer and songwriter, rather than primarily as a guitarist.
Zdravko Čolić first gained local recognition by performing in large concert halls with his band.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić first gained local recognition through informal park gatherings with his friend Braco Isović, not by performing in large concert halls.
Zdravko Čolić won first prize at his first amateur singing competition in Bijela.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić won second prize at his first amateur singing competition in Bijela.
Zdravko Čolić sang "Lady Madonna" by The Beatles when he won second prize at his first amateur competition.
Answer: True
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić performed "Lady Madonna" by The Beatles when he secured second prize at his inaugural amateur singing competition.
Zdravko Čolić joined the band Ambasadori in 1971 and stayed for three years.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić joined Ambasadori in 1969 and remained with the band for two and a half years, not joining in 1971 for three years.
When Čolić joined Ambasadori, all band members were ranked officers in the Yugoslav People's Army.
Answer: False
Explanation: When Čolić joined Ambasadori, all band members except the bandleader were ranked officers in the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA).
Novi Ambasadori incorporated R&B and covers of bands like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple.
Answer: True
Explanation: Novi Ambasadori expanded their musical style to include R&B and covers of bands such as Led Zeppelin and Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Novi Ambasadori's song "Plačem za tvojim usnama" was praised for its originality at the 1971 Vaš šlager sezone festival.
Answer: False
Explanation: The song "Plačem za tvojim usnama" by Novi Ambasadori was not praised for originality; it was a clear adaptation of The Tremeloes' "Suddenly You Love Me," though the plagiarism went unnoticed at the festival.
Zdravko Čolić joined Korni Grupa in 1970 as a replacement for their lead singer.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić joined Korni Grupa in the summer of 1971 as a replacement for their lead singer, Dado Topić, not in 1970.
Zdravko Čolić's experience with Korni Grupa was long and highly successful due to his perfect musical fit.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić's tenure with Korni Grupa was short and not particularly successful, as he did not musically align well with their progressive rock style.
The song "Gospa Mica gazdarica" was removed from radio playlists due to its patriotic lyrics.
Answer: False
Explanation: The song "Gospa Mica gazdarica" was removed from radio playlists due to its slightly risqué lyrics concerning a young man and his older female landlord, not patriotic content.
Zdravko Čolić's first solo endeavor was a performance at the 1972 Vaš šlager sezone festival, where he won the interpretation award.
Answer: True
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić's first solo performance was at the 1972 Vaš šlager sezone festival in Sarajevo, where he received the interpretation award for the song "Sinoć nisi bila tu."
How did Zdravko Čolić first gain local recognition for his singing?
Answer: By playing guitar at informal park gatherings with a friend.
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić first achieved local recognition by playing guitar at informal park gatherings with his friend Braco Isović.
What song did Zdravko Čolić sing when he won second prize at his first amateur singing competition?
Answer: "Lady Madonna" by The Beatles
Explanation: At his first amateur singing competition, Zdravko Čolić won second prize for his rendition of "Lady Madonna" by The Beatles.
What was unusual about the Ambasadori band's setup when Čolić joined?
Answer: All musicians, except the bandleader, were ranked officers in the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA).
Explanation: The band Ambasadori had an unusual composition when Čolić joined, as most of its members, excluding the bandleader, held officer ranks within the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA).
Which festival marked Novi Ambasadori's first television appearance, and what controversy did one of their songs face?
Answer: Vaš šlager sezone; the song was a plagiarism of another hit.
Explanation: Novi Ambasadori's first television appearance was at the 1971 Vaš šlager sezone festival, where their song "Plačem za tvojim usnama" was a clear plagiarism, though it went unnoticed at the time.
What was the controversy surrounding the song "Gospa Mica gazdarica" recorded with Korni Grupa?
Answer: Its lyrics were considered slightly risqué, concerning a young man and his older female landlord.
Explanation: The song "Gospa Mica gazdarica" faced controversy due to its lyrics, which were deemed slightly risqué, depicting a young man's interaction with his older female landlord.
What awards did Zdravko Čolić win at his first solo festival appearance in Sarajevo on April 15, 1972?
Answer: Third audience prize and the interpretation award.
Explanation: At his first solo festival appearance in Sarajevo on April 15, 1972, Zdravko Čolić received the third audience prize and the interpretation award.
In what year did Korni Grupa succeed Zdravko Čolić as Yugoslavia's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest?
Answer: 1974
Explanation: Korni Grupa took over as Yugoslavia's Eurovision representative in 1974, succeeding Zdravko Čolić who represented the country in 1973.
Which of the following was NOT a band Zdravko Čolić was associated with early in his career?
Answer: Bijelo Dugme
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić was associated with Ambasadori, Korni Grupa, and Novi Ambasadori early in his career. Bijelo Dugme is not mentioned in the provided data as a band he was associated with.
Zdravko Čolić represented SFR Yugoslavia at the 1973 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Gori vatra".
Answer: True
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić represented SFR Yugoslavia at the 1973 Eurovision Song Contest performing the song "Gori vatra."
Although "Gori vatra" placed poorly at Eurovision, it became a well-respected hit in Yugoslavia.
Answer: True
Explanation: Despite its low placement at the Eurovision Song Contest, "Gori vatra" achieved significant popularity and became a well-regarded hit within Yugoslavia.
In 1974, Zdravko Čolić won the Hit parada festival with "April u Beogradu".
Answer: False
Explanation: In 1974, Zdravko Čolić won the Hit parada festival with "Ona spava." He won at Beogradsko proleće with "April u Beogradu" in 1975.
Zdravko Čolić's debut solo album, *Ti i ja*, was released in 1975 and produced by Goran Bregović.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić's debut solo album, *Ti i ja*, was released in 1975 and produced by Kornelije Kovač, not Goran Bregović.
The album *Ako priđeš bliže* achieved initial sales of 50,000 copies in its first two weeks.
Answer: True
Explanation: The album *Ako priđeš bliže* demonstrated immense popularity, selling 50,000 copies within its first two weeks of release.
The climax of the 1978 tour in Belgrade's Red Star FC stadium had an attendance of 100,000 people.
Answer: False
Explanation: The climax of the 1978 "Putujući zemljotres" tour at Belgrade's Red Star FC stadium drew an attendance of 70,000 people, not 100,000.
How did Zdravko Čolić represent SFR Yugoslavia at the 1973 Eurovision Song Contest, and what was the song's reception?
Answer: He sang "Gori vatra"; the song placed poorly but became a hit in Yugoslavia.
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić represented SFR Yugoslavia at the 1973 Eurovision Song Contest with "Gori vatra." While it did not place highly in the contest, the song became a popular hit in Yugoslavia.
What was the title of Zdravko Čolić's debut solo album, and who closely oversaw its production?
Answer: *Ti i ja*, overseen by Kornelije Kovač.
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić's debut solo album, released in 1975, was titled *Ti i ja*, and its production was closely managed by Kornelije Kovač.
How did the album *Ako priđeš bliže* impact Zdravko Čolić's career, and what was its initial sales success?
Answer: It significantly boosted his popularity, creating mass hysteria, and sold 50,000 copies in the first two weeks.
Explanation: The album *Ako priđeš bliže* was a pivotal moment, dramatically increasing Čolić's popularity and causing widespread fan enthusiasm, evidenced by its initial sales of 50,000 copies in just two weeks.
What was the name of the highly successful 1978 tour supporting *Ako priđeš bliže*?
Answer: The Traveling Earthquake Tour
Explanation: The highly successful 1978 tour that supported the album *Ako priđeš bliže* was known as the "Putujući zemljotres" (Traveling Earthquake Tour).
What was the attendance at the climax of the 1978 "Putujući zemljotres" tour in Belgrade's Red Star FC stadium?
Answer: 70,000
Explanation: The concluding concert of the 1978 "Putujući zemljotres" tour, held at Belgrade's Red Star FC stadium, was attended by 70,000 fans.
Which of the following singles was released by Zdravko Čolić in the 1970s?
Answer: "Gori vatra"
Explanation: The single "Gori vatra" was released by Zdravko Čolić in 1973, making it a 1970s release.
What was the initial reception of the song "Gori vatra" at the 1973 Eurovision Song Contest?
Answer: It placed poorly in the contest.
Explanation: The song "Gori vatra," performed by Zdravko Čolić at the 1973 Eurovision Song Contest, received a poor placement in the competition.
Zdravko Čolić's debut solo album *Ti i ja* was released in 1975 by which record label?
Answer: Jugoton
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić's debut solo album, *Ti i ja*, released in 1975, was issued by the record label Jugoton.
Zdravko Čolić's song "Ti si mi u krvi" is considered one of the least popular ballads of ex-Yugoslav music.
Answer: False
Explanation: The song "Ti si mi u krvi" is widely regarded as one of the most popular ballads from the era of ex-Yugoslav music.
Zdravko Čolić served his mandatory military service from 1978 to 1979.
Answer: True
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić completed his mandatory military service in the Yugoslav Army between November 1978 and September 1979.
Zdravko Čolić moved to Ljubljana in 1984 and started a business with Zdravko Čolić.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 1984, Zdravko Čolić relocated to Ljubljana and initiated a business venture with Goran Bregović, not himself.
When did Zdravko Čolić serve his mandatory military service, and where was he assigned?
Answer: 1978-1979, assigned to units in Valjevo, Belgrade, and Požarevac.
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić completed his mandatory military service from 1978 to 1979, serving in units located in Valjevo, Belgrade, and Požarevac.
What was the title of Zdravko Čolić's third album, released in 1980, which solidified his position as a top performer?
Answer: *Zbog tebe*
Explanation: Released in 1980, the album *Zbog tebe* was Zdravko Čolić's third studio album and further cemented his status as Yugoslavia's leading pop artist.
In what year did Zdravko Čolić move to Ljubljana and start a business with Goran Bregović?
Answer: 1984
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić moved to Ljubljana in 1984, where he established a private business with Goran Bregović.
Zdravko Čolić is widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists and cultural icons of the former Yugoslavia.
Answer: True
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić is celebrated as one of the most significant vocalists and cultural figures from the former Yugoslavia.
Zdravko Čolić made a comeback with his album *Okano* in 1997.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić's comeback album in 1997 was titled *Kad bi moja bila*, not *Okano*.
In 1998, Zdravko Čolić performed nine sold-out concerts at the Sava Centar.
Answer: True
Explanation: Following his 1997 comeback, Zdravko Čolić achieved significant success by performing nine sold-out concerts at the Sava Centar in 1998.
Zdravko Čolić's largest concert to date was in Belgrade's Red Star FC stadium in 2011.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić's largest concert was held on Ušće in Belgrade in 2011, attracting over 100,000 visitors, not at the Red Star FC stadium.
Zdravko Čolić voiced the character Shelby Forthright in the Bosnian dub of the Pixar film *WALL-E*.
Answer: True
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić contributed to the Bosnian dub of the Pixar film *WALL-E*, lending his voice to the character Shelby Forthright.
Zdravko Čolić moved to Sarajevo at the outbreak of the Bosnian War.
Answer: False
Explanation: At the onset of the Bosnian War, Zdravko Čolić relocated to Belgrade, not Sarajevo.
What is Zdravko Čolić's primary occupation and how is he regarded in former Yugoslavia?
Answer: A singer and songwriter, regarded as a cultural icon.
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić is primarily known as a singer and songwriter and is widely regarded as a significant cultural icon in the former Yugoslavia.
When did Zdravko Čolić make a comeback with his album *Kad bi moja bila*, and what was a significant achievement shortly after?
Answer: 1997; he performed nine sold-out concerts at Sava Centar the following year.
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić marked his comeback with the album *Kad bi moja bila* in 1997, followed by a highly successful run of nine sold-out concerts at the Sava Centar in 1998.
What significant concert did Zdravko Čolić hold on June 25, 2011, celebrating a career milestone?
Answer: A concert on Ušće in Belgrade with over 100,000 visitors.
Explanation: On June 25, 2011, Zdravko Čolić celebrated his 40-year career milestone with a massive concert on Ušće in Belgrade, drawing an audience exceeding 100,000.
What role did Zdravko Čolić voice in the Bosnian dub of the Pixar film *WALL-E*?
Answer: Shelby Forthright
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić lent his voice to the character Shelby Forthright in the Bosnian language dub of the animated film *WALL-E*.
Where did Zdravko Čolić move at the outbreak of the Bosnian War, and where does he currently reside?
Answer: Moved to Belgrade, currently resides in Belgrade.
Explanation: During the Bosnian War, Zdravko Čolić relocated to Belgrade, which remains his current place of residence.
Which of the following is listed as a studio album by Zdravko Čolić?
Answer: *Okano*
Explanation: The album *Okano*, released in 2000, is listed as a studio album by Zdravko Čolić.
Which of the following is listed as a live album by Zdravko Čolić?
Answer: *Belgrade Arena*
Explanation: The album *Belgrade Arena*, released in 2005, is listed as a live album by Zdravko Čolić.
Which tour is listed among Zdravko Čolić's tours from the 2000s and early 2010s?
Answer: The Zavičaj Tour
Explanation: The Zavičaj Tour, which took place from 2006 to 2009, is listed among Zdravko Čolić's tours from the 2000s.
What is the significance of the "Sarajevo school of pop rock" in Southeastern European music?
Answer: It is a distinct musical style within the broader context of Southeastern European music.
Explanation: The "Sarajevo school of pop rock" is recognized as a unique and distinct musical style within the wider landscape of Southeastern European music.
Which of the following albums is listed as a compilation album by Zdravko Čolić?
Answer: *Zauvek*
Explanation: The album *Zauvek*, released in 1998, is identified as a compilation album by Zdravko Čolić.
Zdravko Čolić holds a degree in economics from the University of Sarajevo.
Answer: True
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić pursued higher education and earned a degree in economics from the University of Sarajevo.
Zdravko Čolić is married to Aleksandra Aleksić and they have one daughter.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić is married to Aleksandra Aleksić, and they have two daughters, not one.
What degree does Zdravko Čolić hold, and from which university?
Answer: A degree in economics from the University of Sarajevo.
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić holds an academic degree in economics, which he earned from the University of Sarajevo.
How has Zdravko Čolić described his identity in recent times, particularly in a 2024 interview?
Answer: He states he feels like a "Sarajevan" and "Bosnian," and "a Bosnian and nothing else."
Explanation: In recent statements, including a 2024 interview, Zdravko Čolić has expressed a strong connection to Sarajevo and Bosnia, stating he feels "a Bosnian and nothing else."
Zdravko Čolić's father, Vladimir Čolić, was from which region?
Answer: Ljubinje
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić's father, Vladimir Čolić, hailed from the village of Vlahovići near Ljubinje in Herzegovina.
Zdravko Čolić's father, Vladimir Čolić, held what occupation?
Answer: Police administrator
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić's father, Vladimir Čolić, was employed as a police administrator.
Zdravko Čolić's mother, Stana Čolić, was from which specific town?
Answer: Trebinje
Explanation: Zdravko Čolić's mother, Stana Čolić, originated from the town of Trebinje in East Herzegovina.