Editing Đorđe Balašević (section)

== Musical career ==
=== Early career: Žetva and Rani Mraz ===
After Balašević joined the group, Žetva recorded a humorous [[Tango (dance)|tango]]-oriented hit single "U razdeljak te ljubim" (I Lay a Kiss on Your Parting),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/%C5%BDetva-U-Razdeljak-Te-Ljubim/release/1430313|title=Žetva – U Razdeljak Te Ljubim|website=Discogs|year=1977 }}</ref> which was sold in more than 180,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kurir.rs/zabava/pop-kultura/3628319/u-razdeljak-te-ljubim-djordju-balasevicu-ova-pesma-nije-bila-draga-a-upravo-ona-ga-proslavila-na-pocetku-karijere|title=U Razdeljak Te Ljubim: Đorđu Balaševiću ova pesma nije bila draga, a upravo ona ga PROSLAVILA na početku karijere|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Kurir|language=sr-latn|website=kurir.rs}}</ref>
In 1978, he left Žetva and, together with Verica Todorović, formed the band ''[[Rani Mraz]]''. The band had its debut at the 1978 music festival in [[Opatija]] with the song "Moja prva ljubav" (My First Love). During 1978, former [[Suncokret]] members [[Bilja Krstić|Biljana Krstić]] and [[Bora Đorđević]] joined the band (forming the most famous Rani Mraz lineup), and together they recorded "Računajte na nas" (Count on Us), written by Balašević,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Rani-Mraz-Ra%C4%8Dunajte-Na-Nas/release/1119740|title=Rani Mraz – Računajte Na Nas|website=Discogs|year=1978 }}</ref> a song which celebrated the youth's adoption of the [[communism|communist]] revolution.<ref name="ppnnm"/> The song became popular with both the communist authorities and the people, becoming an anthem of the Yugoslav youth.<ref name="ppnnm">{{cite web|url=https://mondo.rs/Zabava/Muzika/a1437826/djorde-balasevic-biografija-preminuo.html|title=Napustio Nas Je Voljeni "Panonski Mornar": Sanjao da postane fudbaler, ušao u istoriju domaće muzike!|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Mondo|language=sr-latn|website=mondo.rs}}</ref> After just a few months of cooperation, Verica Todorović and Bora Đorđević left the band (Đorđević forming his famous [[hard rock]] band [[Riblja Čorba]]). Biljana Krstić and Balašević then recorded Rani Mraz's first album ''[[Mojoj mami umesto maturske slike u izlogu]]'' (''To my Mom instead of Prom Photo in the Shop-Window'') with the help of [[Session musician|studio musicians]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Rani-Mraz-Mojoj-Mami-Umesto-Maturske-Slike-U-Izlogu/release/2524569|title=Rani Mraz – Mojoj Mami, Umesto Maturske Slike U Izlogu|website=Discogs|year=1979 }}</ref>

At the 1979 [[Split Festival]], Balašević won the first prize with the single "Panonski mornar" (Pannonian Sailor).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.alo.rs/vip/ovako-slavnog-muzicara-ispracaju-mediji-iz-nekadasnje-jugoslavije-otplovio-nas-panonski-mornar-foto-video/387211/vest|title=CELA BIVŠA JUGOSLAVIJA PLAČE ZA BALAŠEVIĆEM Ovako slavnog muzičara ispraćaju mediji iz nekadašnje Jugoslavije: ''Otplovio naš Panonski mornar''! (FOTO/VIDEO)|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Alo|website=alo.rs|language=sr}}</ref> A few months later, Rani Mraz sold out [[Belgrade]]'s [[Dom Sindikata]] Hall eight times in a row.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://direktno.rs/zabava/muzika/335697/djordje-balasevic-smrt-pesme-biografija.html|title=ZBOGOM, PANONSKI MORNARU! Bivša Jugoslavija plače za Balaševićem|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Direktno|website=direktno.rs|language=sr}}</ref> In 1980, Balašević served in the [[Yugoslav People's Army]] in [[Zagreb]] and [[Požarevac]],<ref name="ygppr">{{cite web|url=http://www.yugopapir.com/2012/10/zvezde-na-vojnickom-pasulju-ore.html|title=Đorđe Balašević u JNA: Ćerka mi se rodila pre četiri meseca, ali je za sada gledam samo na slikama|date=October 2012|publisher=Yugopapir|website=yugopapir.com|language=sr}}</ref> where he had a role in the TV show ''Vojnici'' (''Soldiers''),<ref name="ygppr"/> but also found time to write song "Zbog tebe" (Because of You) for [[Zdravko Čolić]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Zdravko-%C4%8Coli%C4%87-Zbog-Tebe/release/1102711|title=Zdravko Čolić – Zbog Tebe|website=Discogs|year=1980 }}</ref> and lyrics for several songs recorded on [[Srebrna krila]] album ''Ja sam samo jedan od mnogih s gitarom'' (''I'm only One of Many with a Guitar'').<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Srebrna-Krila-Ja-Sam-Samo-Jedan-Od-Mnogih-S-Gitarom/release/1409519|title=Srebrna Krila – Ja Sam Samo Jedan Od Mnogih S Gitarom|website=Discogs|year=1980 }}</ref>

By the end of 1980, Balašević and Krstić released their second and final album under the name Rani Mraz, with a symbolic title ''[[Odlazi cirkus]]'' (''The Circus Is Leaving'').<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Rani-Mraz-Odlazi-Cirkus/release/1815192|title=Rani Mraz – Odlazi Cirkus|website=Discogs|year=1980 }}</ref> The album reaffirmed Balašević's status and delivered several hit songs, one of them being "Priča o Vasi Ladačkom" (Story of Vasa Ladački) which went on to become one of Balašević's [[List of signature songs|signature songs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nedeljnik.rs/kada-je-kemo-preminuo-osetili-smo-njegovu-podrsku-jako-nas-je-pogodila-vest-da-je-otisao-unuka-kemala-montena-o-dordu-balasevicu/|title="Kada je Kemo preminuo osetili smo njegovu podršku, jako nas je pogodila vest da je otišao...": Unuka Kemala Montena o Đorđu Balaševiću...|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Nedeljnik|website=nedeljnik.rs|language=sr}}</ref> However, Rani Mraz officially dissolved after that.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tekstomanija.com/biografije/rani-mraz/|title=Biografija o Ranom Mrazu|publisher=Tekstomanija|language=sr|website=tekstomanija.com}}</ref>

=== Solo career ===
==== 1980s ====
Balašević started his solo career in 1982 with the album ''[[Pub (Đorđe Balašević album)|Pub]]'' (''[[Jack (playing card)|Jack]]'')<ref name="pub">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/%C4%90or%C4%91e-Bala%C5%A1evi%C4%87-Pub/release/939545|title=Đorđe Balašević – Pub|website=Discogs|date=7 April 1982 }}</ref> which was well received, bringing hits "Boža zvani Pub" (Boža Known as the Jack), "Pesma o jednom petlu" (The Song about a Rooster), "Lepa protina kći" (Archpriest's Beautiful Daughter) and "Ratnik paorskog srca" (Warrior with a Peasant's Heart).<ref name="noiz1">{{cite web|url=https://noizz.rs/kultura/preminuo-djorde-balasevic/vnlwj1s|title=Preminuo Đorđe Balašević|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Noizz|website=noizz.rs|language=sr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jutarnji.hr/kultura/glazba/pise-aleksandar-dragas-jugoslavije-nema-odavno-ali-simbolicki-je-zapravo-umrla-danas-15052055|title=Piše Aleksandar Dragaš: Jugoslavije nema odavno, ali simbolički je, zapravo, umrla danas|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Jutarnji list|website=jutarnji.hr|language=hr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vecernji.hr/showbiz/odlazak-legendarnog-glazbenika-preminuo-dorde-balasevic-1469816|title=Odlazak legendarnog glazbenika: preminuo Đorđe Balašević|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Večernji list|website=vecernji.hr|language=hr}}</ref> The album was produced by Josip Boček, who would also produce Balašević's following two releases.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/518201-Josip-Boček|title=Josip Boček|website=Discogs}}</ref> Shortly after, Balašević had a role in the TV series ''Pop Ćira i pop Spira'' (''Priest Ćira and Priest Spira''), recorded after [[Stevan Sremac]]'s [[Pop Ćira i pop Spira|novel of the same title]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rtv.rs/sr_lat/vojvodina/novi-sad/secanje-na-djordja-balasevica-pop-cira-i-pop-spira-u-tri-cina-veceras-na-rtv_1210722.html|title=Sećanje na Đorđa Balaševića: "Pop Ćira i pop Spira", u tri čina večeras na RTV|date=19 February 2021|publisher=RTV|language=sr|website=rtv.rs}}</ref>  At the time, he wrote the song "Hej, čarobnjaci, svi su vam đaci" (Hey, Magicians, Everyone Can Learn from You) for the football club [[Red Star Belgrade]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/%C4%90or%C4%91e-Bala%C5%A1evi%C4%87-Hej-%C4%8Carobnjaci-Svi-Su-Vam-%C4%90aci/release/1966560|title=Đorđe Balašević – Hej Čarobnjaci Svi Su Vam Đaci|website=Discogs|year=1982 }}</ref>

In December 1983, Balašević released the album ''[[Celovečernji the Kid]]'' (''Wholevening the Kid''),<ref name="ctkid">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/%C4%90or%C4%91e-Bala%C5%A1evi%C4%87-Celove%C4%8Dernji-The-Kid/release/1619668|title=Đorđe Balašević – Celovečernji The Kid|website=Discogs|date=December 1983 }}</ref> which featured hits "Svirajte mi 'Jesen stiže, dunjo moja'" (Play 'Autumn Is Coming, My Dear' to Me), "Neko to od gore vidi sve" (Someone from up above Watches it All), "Blues mutne vode" (Muddy Water Blues), "Lunjo" (Hey, Tramp) and "Don Francisco Long Play".<ref name="stilkurir">{{cite web|url=https://stil.kurir.rs/celebrities/vip-prica/144757/zbogom-legendo-covek-koji-je-napisao-ne-lomite-mi-bagrenje-i-jesen-stize-dunjo-moja-zasluzio-je-vecni-zivot|title=Zbogom, legendo: Čovek koji je napisao "Ne lomite mi bagrenje" i "Jesen stiže, dunjo moja" zaslužio je večni život!|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Kurir|website=stil.kurir.rs|language=sr}}</ref><ref name="noiz1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://slobodnadalmacija.hr/mozaik/showbiz/damir-sarac-ostavio-je-tetovazu-na-mnogim-dusama-naucio-da-lijepa-glazba-lijeci-bilo-je-neceg-neodoljivog-u-tim-naslagama-patetike-1078875|title=Damir Šarac: Ostavio je tetovažu na mnogim dušama, naučio da lijepa glazba liječi. Bilo je nečeg neodoljivog u tim naslagama patetike|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Slobodna Dalmacija|language=hr|website=slobodnadalmacija.hr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://noizz.rs/kultura/za-sve-nas-koji-danas-placemo-zbog-balasevica/2qv7h4c|title=Za sve nas koji danas plačemo zbog Balaševića: Bez njegovih pesama danas verovatno ne bih znao da volim|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Noizz|website=noizz.rs|language=sr}}</ref> The following album, ''[[003 (album)|003]]'', was released in 1985,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Bala%C5%A1evi%C4%87-003/release/1658016|title=Balašević* – 003|website=Discogs|date=April 1985 }}</ref> and brought hits "Slovenska" (The Slavic Song), "Al' se nekad dobro jelo" (Back Then Eating Was Good), "Badnje veče" (''Christmas Eve'') and "Olivera".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mondo.rs/Zabava/Muzika/a1437850/djordje-balasevic-umro-najlepse-pesme-najveci-hitovi.html|title=Ne Volim January, Lepa Protina Kći, Ne Lomite Mi Bagrenje, Slovenska: Ovo su neke od najlepših Balaševićevih pesama|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Mondo|website=mondo.rs|language=sr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rtvslo.si/zabava-in-slog/utihnil-je-glas-panonskega-mornarja-umrl-je-dorde-balasevic/570179|title=Utihnil je glas panonskega mornarja, umrl je Đorđe Balašević|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Radiotelevizija Slovenija|website=rtvslo.si|language=sl}}</ref>

In 1986, Balašević released the album ''[[Bezdan (album)|Bezdan]]'' (''Abyss''),<ref name="Bezdan at Discogs">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Bala%C5%A1evi%C4%87-%C4%90-Bezdan/release/1486193|title=Balašević Đ.* – Bezdan|website=Discogs|year=1986 }}</ref> which brought hits "Ne lomite mi bagrenje" (Don't Break My Locust Trees), "Bezdan" and "Ne volim januar" (I Don't Like January).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kurir.rs/zabava/pop-kultura/3628511/ne-lomite-mi-bagrenje-svi-placu-i-pevaju-djoletovu-najtuzniju-pesmu-novosadjani-se-oprastaju-od-balasevica-uz-njegove-hitove|title=Ne Lomite Mi Bagrenje Svi Plaču I Pevaju Đoletou Najtužniju Pesmu: Novosađani se opraštaju od Balaševića uz njegove hitove|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Kurir|website=kurir.rs|language=sr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rtcg.me/magazin/muzika/310906/preminuo-djordje-balasevic.html|title=Preminuo Đorđe Balašević u 67. godini|website=rtcg.me|publisher=Radio i Televizija Crne Gore|language=sr}}</ref> The record was produced by Đorđe Petrović and arrangements were done by Aleksandar Dujin.<ref name="Bezdan at Discogs"/> Those two would be the key associates of Balašević in the following years. They became the backbone of Balašević's supporting band nicknamed The Unfuckables.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/2512580-The-Unfuckables|title=The Unfuckables|website=Discogs}}</ref>

In 1987, Balašević released his first live album, double album ''[[U tvojim molitvama – Balade]]'' (''In Your Prayers – Ballads''). The album was recorded during 1986 and 1987 on his concerts in [[Zetra]] hall in [[Sarajevo]], Ledena dvorana and Šalata in Zagreb, Sava Centar in Belgrade, and Studio M in Novi Sad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/%C4%90or%C4%91e-Bala%C5%A1evi%C4%87-U-Tvojim-Molitvama-Balade/release/1760909|title=Đorđe Balašević – U Tvojim Molitvama (Balade)|website=Discogs|date=December 1987 }}</ref> The album featured a gift {{convert|7|in|cm|adj=on}} single with previously unreleased tracks "1987" and "Poluuspavanka" (Half-Lullaby).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.index.hr/magazin/clanak/djordje-balasevic-odmalena-sam-naviknut-da-postujem-tudje-uskrse-bozice-i-religije/969329.aspx|title=Đorđe Balašević: Odmalena sam naviknut da poštujem tuđe Uskrse, Božiće i religije|date=11 May 2017|publisher=Index|language=hr|website=index.hr}}</ref> The album also featured previously unrecorded track "Samo da rata ne bude" (Just Let There be no War) which was recorded live with a large children's [[choir]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.index.hr/vijesti/clanak/umro-djordje-balasevic-imao-je-koronu/2255666.aspx|title=Umro Đorđe Balašević, imao je koronu|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Index|website=index.hr|language=hr}}</ref> On 19 July 1987, Balašević, alongside [[Parni Valjak]], [[Leb i sol]] and [[Riblja Čorba]], performed at [[Stadion Maksimir]] in Zagreb on the [[1987 Summer Universiade]] closing ceremony.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yugopapir.com/2017/07/univerzijada-87-na-svecanom-zatvaranju.html|title=Univerzijada '87: Na svečanom zatvaranju nastupaju Balašević, Parni valjak, Lebi i sol, Riblja čorba...}}</ref>

Balašević's next studio album, ''[[Panta Rei (Đorđe Balašević album)|Panta Rei]]'', released in 1988.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/%C4%90or%C4%91e-Bala%C5%A1evi%C4%87-Panta-Rei/release/2234079|title=Đorđe Balašević – Panta Rei...|website=Discogs|year=1988 }}</ref> The song "Requiem" was dedicated to late [[Josip Broz Tito]], while satire "Soliter" (High-rise) caricatures Yugoslavia as a building in which only façade still holds while foundations slide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://orf.at/stories/3202212/|title=Djordje Balasevic ist tot|date=19 February 2021|publisher=ORF|website=orf.at|language=de}}</ref> [[Blues]] sound was present in the songs "Neki se rode kraj vode" (Some Were Born By the Water) and "Nemam ništa s tim" (I Have Nothing to Do with It).<ref name="stilkurir"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://balkanrock.com/autorski-clanci/kolumne-i-clanci/celovecernji-the-kid-uz-40-godina-karijere-dorda-balasevica-ii/|title=Celovečernji the Kid: Uz 40 godina karijere Đorđa Balaševića (II)|date=31 March 2019|publisher=Balkan Rock|website=balkanrock.com|language=sr}}</ref> Balašević's following album, ''[[Tri posleratna druga]]'' (''Three postwar Friends''), was subtitled ''Muzika iz istoimenog romana'' (''Music from the Novel of the Same Name''), referring to his novel ''[[Tri posleratna druga]]''. The album was recorded by Dujin, bass guitarist Aleksandar Kravić, and two musicians from [[Rijeka]], guitarist Elvis Stanić (a former Linija 23, [[Denis & Denis]], and Dr Doktor member) and drummer Tonči Grabušić.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/%C4%90or%C4%91e-Bala%C5%A1evi%C4%87-Tri-Posleratna-Druga/release/1763157|title=Đorđe Balašević – Tri Posleratna Druga|website=Discogs|date=November 1989 }}</ref> The album featured radio hits "Kad odem" (When I'm Gone) "D-moll" ([[D minor]]), "Ćaletova pesma" (Dad's Song), "Saputnik" (Fellow Traveler), "O. Bože" (Oh God), and [[folk music|folk]]-oriented "Devojka sa čardaš nogama" (A Girl with [[Csárdás]] Legs).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blic.rs/sudbine/umro-djordje-balasevic-pesma-kad-odem-smrt/q7m5vmr|title="Kad Odem... Kad Mesečina Zaveje Moj Trag..." Stihovi pesme Đorđa Balaševića o smrti dotaći će sve|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Blic|website=blic.rs|language=sr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.24sata.hr/show/foto-prisjetite-se-balaseviceva-koncerta-u-zagrebackoj-areni-746618|title=FOTO: Prisjetite se Balaševićeva koncerta u zagrebačkoj Areni...|date=19 February 2021|publisher=24sata|website=24sata.hr|language=hr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/serbian/lat/srbija-56132680|title=Đorđe Balašević: Odlazak kantautora koji je "pesmom spasavao svet"|date=19 February 2021|publisher=BBC|website=bbc.com|language=sr}}</ref> The song "Sugar Rap" featured caricatured rap sound.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nedeljnik.rs/j-o-te-voz-koji-te-dono-nije-balasevic-doneo-rep-u-srbiju-ali-je-i-on-reagovao-na-ovaj-zanr-citajte-u-nedeljniku/|title="J..o te voz koji te dono": Nije Balašević doneo rep u Srbiju, ali je i on reagovao na ovaj žanr|date=19 September 2019|publisher=Nedeljnik|language=sr|website=nedeljnik.rs}}</ref>

==== 1990s ====
The album ''[[Marim ja...]]'' (''As if'' ''I care...'') was released in 1991. Beside Balašević's old associates, the album featured Davor Rodik ([[pedal steel guitar]]), Nenad Jazunović (percussion), and Josip "Kiki" Kovač (violin).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/%C4%90ole-Marim-Ja/release/1176057|title=Đole* – Marim Ja...|website=Discogs|year=1991 }}</ref> The songs "Nevernik" (The Nonbeliever), "Ringišpil" (Carousel), "Divlji badem" (Wild Almond) were the album's biggest hits.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kurir.rs/zabava/pop-kultura/3628291/preminuo-djordje-balasevic-cuveni-kantautor-izgubio-bitku-u-67-godini|title=Preminuo Đorđe Balašević: Čuveni kantautor izgubio bitku u 67. godini|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Kurir|website=kurir.rs|language=sr}}</ref>

As the [[Yugoslav Wars]] erupted, Balašević was forced to stop collaborating with Stanić and Grabušić (the two forming the [[jazz rock]] band Elvis Stanić Group).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/934247-Elvis-Stani%C4%87-Group|title=Elvis Stanić Group|website=Discogs}}</ref> Balašević withdrew to isolation, partly due to his anti-war attitudes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rs.n1info.com/showbiz/i-ap-o-balasevicu-poznat-po-antiratnom-stavu-i-protivljenju-nacionalizmu/|title=I AP o Balaševiću: Poznat po antiratnom stavu i protivljenju nacionalizmu|date=19 February 2021|publisher=N1|website=rs.n1info.com|language=sr}}</ref> His next album ''[[Jedan od onih života...]]'' (''One of Those Lives...''), released in 1993, featured Aleksandar Dujin on piano, Dušan Bezuha on guitar, Đorđe Petrović on keyboards, Aleksandar Kravić on bass guitar, Josip Kovač on saxophone, and [[Dragoljub Đuričić]] (formerly of [[YU grupa]], [[Leb i Sol]] and [[Kerber (band)|Kerber]]) on drums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/%C4%90or%C4%91e-Bala%C5%A1evi%C4%87-Jedan-Od-Onih-%C5%BDivota/release/844860|title=Đorđe Balašević – Jedan Od Onih Života...|website=Discogs|year=1994 }}</ref> The songs such as "Krivi smo mi" (It's Our Fault) and "Čovek sa mesecom u očima" (The Man with the Moon in His Eyes) heavily criticized and denounced the ongoing war.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sound-report.com/vijesti/umro-je-dorde-balasevic/|title=Umro je Đorđe Balašević|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Sound Report|website=sound-report.com|language=hr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.klix.ba/magazin/muzika/otisao-je-posljednji-panonski-mornar-balasevic-je-publici-ostavio-najljepse-pjesme-i-price/210219158|title=Otišao je posljednji panonski mornar: Balašević je publici ostavio najljepše pjesme i priče|date=19 February 2021|website=Klix.ba|language=bs}}</ref> At the same time, the compilation album ''Najveći hitovi'' (''Greatest hits''), featuring songs recorded during the 1986–1991 period, was released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/%C4%90or%C4%91e-Bala%C5%A1evi%C4%87-Najve%C4%87i-Hitovi/release/2740870|title=Đorđe Balašević – Najveći Hitovi|website=Discogs|year=1991 }}</ref> The songs which appeared on the compilation were chosen by Balašević himself.

After a long break, at the beginning of 1996, he issued ''[[Naposletku...]]'' (''After All...'').<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Bala%C5%A1evi%C4%87-Naposletku/release/3297653|title=Balašević* – Naposletku...|website=Discogs|year=1996 }}</ref> Beside Balašević's old associates, the album featured young drummer Petar Radmilović. ''Na posletku...'' was mainly [[folk rock]]-oriented. Nearly all instruments on the album are acoustic, with the violin becoming dominant and woodwind instruments heavily used. In 1997, the live album ''[[Da l' je sve bilo samo fol?]]'', recorded on 6 December 1996 on a concert in [[Maribor]], was released in [[Slovenia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vitez.info/odlazak-legendarnog-glazbenika-preminuo-dorde-balasevic/|title=Odlazak legendarnog glazbenika: Preminuo Đorđe Balašević|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Vitez Info|website=vitez.info|language=hr}}</ref>

The album ''[[Devedesete]]'' (''Nineties''), self-released by Balašević in the spring of 2000, was his most politically involved album. The album was produced by Petrović, and, beside old associates, featured the saxophonist Gabor Bunford.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/%C4%90or%C4%91e-Bala%C5%A1evi%C4%87-Devedesete/release/3020732|title=Đorđe Balašević – Devedesete|website=Discogs|year=2000 }}</ref>

==== 2000s ====
[[File:Balasevic Zagreb 5332063229.jpg|thumb|Balašević in Zagreb, 2010]]
In 2001, Balašević released the album ''[[Dnevnik starog momka]]'' (''Diary of an Old Bachelor''). The album comprised 12 songs, each having a female name as its title. The song titles form the [[acrostic]] "Olja je najbolja" (Olja is the Best),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/%C4%90or%C4%91e-Bala%C5%A1evi%C4%87-Dnevnik-Starog-Momka-6-Bonus-Pesama/release/2135306|title=Đorđe Balašević – Dnevnik Starog Momka + 6 Bonus Pesama|website=Discogs|year=2001 }}</ref> Olja being the nickname of Balašević's wife Olivera Balašević. Balašević stated on several occasions that the girls the songs were named after are pure fiction.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://balasevic.in.rs/djordje-balasevic-album-dnevnik-starog-momka-2001/|title=Đorđe Balašević – Dnevnik starog momka (2001.)|date=26 January 2016|publisher=Bistrooki|website=balasevic.in.rs}}</ref> In 2002, the compilation album ''[[Ostaće okrugli trag na mestu šatre]]'' (trans. ''A Round Trace Will Remain at the Place where Tent Used to Be'', named after a verse from the song "Odlazi cirkus") was released. The album featured the choice of songs from Balašević's solo career, with some of the older songs prerecorded.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/%C4%90or%C4%91e-Bala%C5%A1evi%C4%87-Osta%C4%87e-Okrugli-Trag-Na-Mestu-%C5%A0atre/release/5419161|title=Đorđe Balašević – Ostaće Okrugli Trag Na Mestu Šatre|website=Discogs|year=2002 }}</ref>

Balašević released the songs that should have been the soundtrack for the film ''[[Goose Feather]]'' on the album ''[[Rani mraz (album)|Rani mraz]]''. The album's [[Subtitle (titling)|subtitle]] was ''Priča o Vasi Ladačkom.../Muzika iz nesnimljenog filma'' (''Story of Vasa Ladački.../Music from the Film that was not Filmed'').<ref name="Rani mraz at Discogs">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Bala%C5%A1evi%C4%87-Rani-Mraz/release/594061|title=Balašević* – Rani Mraz|website=Discogs|year=2004 }}</ref> The album featured folk rock sound similar to the one on ''Na posletku''. The album featured rerecorded "Priča o Vasi Ladačkom" and the instrumental track based on it, "Pričica o Vasi L." (Short Story about Vasa L.). The album also featured the song "Maliganska", which Balašević wrote at the beginning of his career and unsuccessfully offered to [[Zvonko Bogdan]], and which was previously released by pop rock/folk rock band [[Apsolutno Romantično]] under the title ''Đoletova pesma'' (''Đole's Song'').<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegram.hr/kultura/kako-je-dobio-prezime-stav-o-milosevicu-i-ostali-detalji-iz-nevjerojatnog-zivota-dorda-balasevica/|title=Kako je dobio prezime, stav o Miloševiću i ostali detalji iz nevjerojatnog života Đorđa Balaševića|date=19 February 2021|publisher=Telegram|website=telegram.hr|language=hr}}</ref> The album, beside old associates, featured Zoran and Pera Alvirović (of Apsolutno Romantično), Andrej Maglovski ([[accordion]]), Stevan Mošo ([[Tamburica#Types of tamburica|prim]]), Beni Ćibri (double bass), Agota Vitkai Kučera ([[soprano]]), St. George Choir, and others.<ref name="Rani mraz at Discogs"/>

==== 2010s ====
[[File:Balašević u Zagrebu 2017.jpg|thumb|Balašević in [[Zagreb]], 2017]]
In 2010, Balašević directed the film ''Like An Early Frost'' (originally titled ''Kao rani mraz''), starring Daniel Kovačević, [[Rade Šerbedžija]] and Balašević's daughter Jovana, based on the song "Priča o Vasi Ladačkom".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1264889/|title=An Early Frost|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> The film received mostly negative reviews by the critics.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.popboks.com/tekst.php?ID=8047 |title=''Kao rani mraz'' review at Popboks |access-date=5 January 2012 |archive-date=29 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110829181059/http://www.popboks.com/tekst.php?ID=8047 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.politika.rs/search/searchEngineLanding/a/Eh-Vaso-Vaso-moj-Vaso|title=Политика Online|website=www.politika.rs}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.danas.rs/kultura/okasneli-mraz-u-vojvodjanskom-bolivudu/|title=Okasneli mraz u vojvođanskom Bolivudu|first=Piše: Dragan|last=Jovićević|website=Dnevni list Danas|date=21 April 2010 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.vreme.com/cms/view.php?id=928361 "Brend – Vojvodina stara", vreme.rs]</ref> In 2012, Balašević released six new songs among which are: "Berba '59." (Harvest of '59), "Ljubav ne pobeđuje" (Love Doesn't Win) and "Osmeh se vratio u grad" (Smile Returned to Town).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://balasevic.in.rs/dorde-balasevic-promo-cd-2012-album/|title=Djordje Balašević promo cd album 2012 at balasevic.in.rs|access-date=13 April 2017|archive-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170529010207/http://balasevic.in.rs/dorde-balasevic-promo-cd-2012-album/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2015, Balašević released a song "Duet" dedicated to [[Kemal Monteno]] who had died in January of that year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://balasevic.in.rs/dorde-balasevic-duet-za-kemala-montena-2015/|title=Djordje Balašević pesma duet at balasevic.in.rs|access-date=13 April 2017|archive-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170529010100/http://balasevic.in.rs/dorde-balasevic-duet-za-kemala-montena-2015/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2016, Balašević released a song "Mala vidra sa Begeja" (Little otter from Bega river).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://balasevic.in.rs/djordje-balasevic-mala-vidra-s-begeja-tekst-nova-pesma-2016/|title=Đorđe Balašević – Mala Vidra s Begeja (tekst) Nova pesma 2016.|date=12 December 2016}}</ref>

=== Concerts ===
His traditional New Year's concerts in Sava Center hall in Belgrade were traditionally sold out. He sold out Sava Center for the first time in the 1982/1983 season.<ref>{{cite book | last=Janjatović | first=Petar | title=YU ROCK enciklopedija | url=http://balasevic.freeserverhost.com/index.php?page=biografija }} (excerpt)</ref>