Vicky Leandros inspires Bad Vilbel: tears, hits and a full house!

Vicky Leandros inspires Bad Vilbel: tears, hits and a full house!

Yesterday evening, on June 19, 2025, a very special concert took place in the picturesque moated castle in Bad Vilbel: Vicky Leandros thrilled her fans with a performance that was entirely in keeping with her impressive career. The event was sold out to the last seat and the audience flocked from all corners of Hesse to hear the unforgettable sounds of this exceptional artist. fnp.de reports that the guests mostly appeared in dignified clothing and that there was a positive mood in the air.

Vicky Leandros greeted her audience with a glittering, figure-hugging dress. After just a few songs had been sung, including hits like “Aprés toi” and “Ich bin”, the audience became so euphoric that they applauded loudly. One enthusiastic fan, Gernod Markert, particularly highlighted her timeless hit “Theo, we're going to Lodz”. Long-time fans Barbara and Norbert Zwerner, who have been enthusiastic about Leandros' music for 50 years, also appeared completely in their element.

An emotional evening

In the second part of the concert, Leandros sang a mixture of soulful and upbeat songs. The finale was particularly touching, where she performed the classic “Hallelujah”. She had tears in her eyes at the end of her performance as she accepted the audience's sustained applause. The audience even demanded three encores, including the popular hit “Theo”. A family atmosphere was created through audience interaction as Vicky encouraged the audience to sing along to the chorus of her song “Blue, blue, like the sea”.

Did you know that Vicky Leandros is one of the most successful singers in Europe? She has sold over 55 million records and released over 500 albums. Her musical work spans more than 57 years, during which she has continually reinvented herself. Awards such as the Order of San Marco or the Federal Cross of Merit underline her extraordinary career. hessentag2025.de also mentions her plans for one last tour to say goodbye to her fans.

From childhood to career

A look at Vicky Leandros' life story shows that her path to a music career was quite moving. Born as Vasiliki Papathanasiou in Corfu, she moved with her parents to West Germany, where she showed musical talent at an early age. She achieved her first successes in 1965 with her single “Knife, Fork, Scissors, Light”. She achieved international fame in 1972 when she won the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Aprés Toi,” which sold over six million copies worldwide. wikipedia.org offers exciting insights into her long career, which is characterized by countless hits and special appearances.

Vicky Leandros' concert in Bad Vilbel will be remembered by those present as an emotional experience - a homage to the artist who touched generations with her music and whose farewell tour is already in the starting blocks. Anyone who wants to experience her live again will soon have the opportunity to do so before the singer finally retires.