Opus Songs Ranked
Opus is a pop-rock group from Graz, Austria. Formed in 1973, the group remains active today. The band is chiefly known for its 1985 single release, “Live Is Life”, which reached the Top 10 in several European countries. “Live Is Life” has been included in such ventures and projects as the official goal-scoring song for the New York Islanders 2010–2011 season, the Current TV series Deadliest Journeys on the episode “Siberia”, and the soundtrack to the 2011 film Take Me Home Tonight. It was also often played in the late 1990s at rallies of the Reform Party of Canada and for its leader, Preston Manning. Cover versions of this song have also been performed by Stargo, Laibach, the Hungarian band Tormentor, the Estonian band Kuldne Trio (“Laip on Laip”), Axxis, and Dolapdere Big Gang. Additionally, as a guest, DJ Ötzi released a version with the Hermes House Band in 2002, which reached #50 in the UK chart. The song was also the ‘warm-up’ song, before kick-off, for Napoli FC during the 1980s. Maradona played for Napoli during this time, and it is believed that he adored the song. Additionally, the song is played at the end of every New Hampshire Wildcats Men’s Ice Hockey game played at the Whittemore Center. Here are all Opus songs ranked.
Don’t miss out on the TIMELESS music of Opus! Click and enjoy outstanding songs from this Austrian band.
10. Whiteland (Opus, 1987)
“When a song is powerful enough to make you stop and really think then you know that someone really put a lot of themselves and their experiences into their music. I love this song!”
9. Flyin High (Jubilee, 1993)
“Awesome song with awesome beats… It’s got real rock in it… Being a huge fan if rock, this is my favorite rock song… It’s been my all time favourite… It makes you more energetic…”
8. Fürstenfeld (Best Of Austria Meets Classic, 2018)
“A truly beautiful song with an unbelievably good guitar solo thrown in to the mix. It should be number one hands down.”
7. When the Night Comes (Magical Touch, 1990)
“Awesome song… Great lyrics n great meaning. This song should have been number 1. Not even a single day of mine goes by without listening to this song.”
See more: Opus Albums Ranked
6. Rock on the Rocks (Solo, 1985)
“This is OBVIOUSLY the best! Beautiful songs and it totally lifts your mood! A complete mood-maker and makes you feel special. My favourite song from my favourite band”
5. Gimme Love (Walkin’ On Air, 1992)
“Love the chorus. This song is a great song to listen to when you are going through a tough time in a relationship. Listened to it after I broke up with my girlfriend”
4. Faster and Faster (Opus, 1987)
“This song is amazing and deserves to be at least at number 3! The build up to the main song is really so good it absorbs you for a moment and the chorus is INSANE”
See more: Rival Sons Albums Ranked
3. Tonight At The Opera (Back to Future, 2008)
“Never get bored of listening to it, makes the hair on my arms stand up, if a song can’t do that to you, then it’s no good”
2. Opus Pocus (Eleven, 1981)
“This is the best song I have listened to in my entire life and this is so cool and tells such an amazing story. In my opinion this should be number one this is so cool!”
1. Live Is Life (Jubilee, 1993)
“An 80’s song that I could not remember for a long time until I looked some of the lyrics up on the internet. Opus is an Australian Pop band from the 80’s and I believe this is there only hit. This song is still played at soccer games overseas. It is truly a great song, that reminds me of the best decade the 80’s”
