 With the popularity of "Timm Thaler", Ariola Records signed Ohrner as a recording artist, releasing his first pop album, "For You" in 1980.The album, which featured Ohrner on vocals and electric guitar, included the popular singles, "Rock 'n' Roll in Old Blue Jeans" and "Looks Like a Heartache".After the success of "For You", Ariola released Ohrner's next English album, "My Name is Tommi" the following year.