“It is time”
Schlager great Vicky Leandros announces the end of his career
Vicky Leandros seems to have thought this step through carefully.
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“I think it’s time to stop”: Vicky Leandros has announced that she wants to say goodbye to the stages of this world.
Tremors in the pop world: Vicky Leandros (70) has in an interview with the “Picture” reveal that their tour in autumn 2023 should be the last and that they want to retire afterwards. “I think it’s time to stop,” said the singer. As a reason for this consideration, she gives: “I turned 70 in the summer. That’s when you start to think about the finitude of life. It has to be over at some point.”
During the Corona pandemic, when concerts were not possible, Leandros had a lot of opportunity to think. Although she currently feels physically good, she apparently became aware that this could change quickly. “I want to stop on my own terms and definitely don’t want to go on stage with a walking stick.”
looking forward to what is to come
However, this thought does not make her gloomy, she is looking forward to “my new phase of life.” This is also reflected in their music: “My view of the future is positive through and through. That’s why my farewell tour is also called ‘I love life’. There’s so much beauty and encouragement in the title.”