The 1968 EP by the Belgrade-based band Crni Biseri (The Black Pearls) is a landmark release in the history of Yugoslav beat and rhythm and blues. Released under the Jugoton label (Catalog No: EPY 4090 ), this four-track record captures a pivotal moment for the band as they navigated lineup changes and reached the height of their popularity in the late 1960s. Historical Background and Band Origin
Formed in Belgrade in late 1963, were pioneers of the "electric music" scene in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. They took their name from a 1958 film, Black Pearls , which focused on juvenile delinquents. By 1967, they had gained significant notoriety by winning the Gitarijada festival at the Belgrade Fair. CRNI BISERI - Nisam viЕЎe taj (1968) EP www.jugo...
The band was anchored by founding members like and the influential bassist Vladimir Janković , better known as "Vlada Džet" . The "Nisam više taj" EP (1968) The 1968 EP by the Belgrade-based band Crni
The EP features two different lead vocalists. Radan Valčić sang the title track, while Nenad Dukić , who was with the band for only three months in 1968, provided vocals for the other three covers. Tracklist and Credits They took their name from a 1958 film,