Za Sve Ove Godine - Crvena Jabuka (1987) <Updated · SUMMARY>

The album features songs written by Ričl before his death, such as "Tugo, nesrećo" and "Dođi kod mene". Some tracks even used Ričl's vocals from original demo recordings.

, the band’s charismatic lead singer and guitarist, suffered severe head injuries. Despite hundreds of fans gathering outside the hospital to donate blood, he passed away two weeks later in Belgrade at the age of 24. "For All These Years" ZA SVE OVE GODINE - CRVENA JABUKA (1987)

In a rare move for a popular band, they refused to do any interviews, promotional tours, or live performances for the album out of respect for their fallen friends. The album features songs written by Ričl before

Despite the lack of promotion, the album was a massive commercial success as fans used the music to grieve alongside the band. It marked the first time took over lead vocal duties—a role he has maintained for decades since. Despite hundreds of fans gathering outside the hospital

The sound shifted from the energetic pop-rock of their debut to a more acoustic, ballad-driven, and melancholic tone, reflecting the band's mourning.

The story of the album (1987) is one of the most poignant chapters in Yugoslav rock history, serving as a heartfelt tribute to two band members who died just as the group reached superstardom. A Rising Star Halted by Tragedy

Grief-stricken, the remaining three members (, Dražen Žerić "Žera" , and Darko Jelčić ) eventually decided to finish the songs they had been working on before the accident. This material became Za sve ove godine (translated as "For All These Years"), released in 1987.