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Come Along Now (album)
Come Along Now is the first international compilation album and fifth compilation album overall by Greek singer Despina Vandi in 2005. It was later repackaged and released in Greece in 2006 by Heaven Music. The album achieved mild success following her debut international release ''Gia''. The album featured her first three international singles. Singles Come Along Now featured Vandi's international singles and tracks from the ''Gia'' album. The first of which was "Gia", which not only charted around the world, but also topped the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay for two weeks (week beginning 18 January 2004; 8 February 2004), making it the first non-English song to do so. The next single was the title track, "Come Along Now", which was chosen as the worldwide song to accompany all of Coca-Cola's 2004 Olympics campaigns. "Opa Opa" was the next hit single, which also attracted many remixes by some of the world's foremost DJs. Other songs, although not officially released as singles, sti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compilation Album
A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several Performing arts#Performers, performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If from several performers, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single work—such as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology. Content and scope Songs included on a compilation album may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Come Along Now
"Come Along Now" is a song by Greek singer Despina Vandi released by Heaven Music in 2004. In the spring of 2004, Phoebus teamed up with Coca-Cola to compose the tune that will accompany all of Coca-Cola’s activities in its Olympic sponsorship agreement. Phoebus composed the song "Come Along Now" with Despina Vandi singing it, and the tune was heard all around the world in Coca-Cola's ads. Music video The music video for "Come Along Now" was once again directed by Kostas Kapetanidis. It features Vandi in three different scenes: posing in a photoshoot, lying down, and caught in a rope animal trap. The other scene in the video is of people dancing in a club, with frequent advertisements for Coca-Cola. Phoebus makes a cameo appearance in the video overseeing Vandi's photoshoot. Track listing *Greek release #"Come Along Now" (English Version) (Rap: Bo) - 3:51 #"Come Along Now" (Greek-English Version) (Rap: Giannis Patelis) - 3:51 #"Phoebus Band Remix" - 5:54 #"Paralos" (Instrumenta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Despina Vandi Compilation Albums
Despina may refer to: People * Despina Delios, American beauty pageant contestant * Despina Stratigakos (born 1963), Canadian-born architectural historian and academic * Despina Vandi (born 1969), Greek singer * Olivera Despina ( – after 1444), Serbian princess and Ottoman queen consort * Milica Despina of Wallachia ( – 1554), Princess consort of Wallachia Other uses * Despoina, a figure in Greek mythology * ''Despina'' (moth), a genus of moth * Despina (moon), a moon of Neptune * Despina, a character in Mozart's opera ''Così fan tutte'' * "Despoina", a song by Nikos Karvelas Nikos Karvelas ( el, Νίκος Καρβέλας; born Nikos Leonardos on 8 September 1951) is a Greek songwriter, producer and singer. He has sold millions of records as a producer and is most recognizable for his three-decade-long collaborat ... {{Disambiguation, given name Greek feminine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albums Produced By Phoebus (songwriter)
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records collected in a bound book resembling a photograph album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl long-playing (LP) records played at rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the album era. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983 and was gradually supplanted by the cassette tape during the 1970s and early 1980s; the popularity of the cassette reached its peak during the late 1980s, sharply declined during the 1990s and had largely disappeared dur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Opa Opa (Despina Vandi Song)
"Opa Opa" is a song by Greek singer Notis Sfakianakis, released as a single from his second album ''Ise Ena Pistoli'' in 1992. Opa Opa is a laïko dance song and was written and produced by singer Giorgos Alkaios in 1999. The song has been covered by a number of artists, taking it to further success abroad. In 1999, Swedish-Greek duo Antique covered it as their debut single with Eurodance elements, reaching the top ten across Scandinavia. Despina Vandi recorded an English-language cover, which reached the top 20 of several markets in Europe and North America. Cover versions Antique cover Greek-Swedish eurodance duo Antique covered the song and released it in July 1999 as the lead single from their debut album, ''Mera Me Ti Mera''. Their version reached the top ten in Denmark, Norway, Romania, and Sweden. Track listing # "Opa Opa" (radio edit) - 3:36 # "Opa Opa" (extended mix) - 5:07 # "Rhythmos" - 5:03 Music video The music video was directed by Fred Wood and takes place ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympics ( el, Θερινοί Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες 2004, ), officially the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad ( el, Αγώνες της 28ης Ολυμπιάδας, ) and also known as Athens 2004 ( el, Αθήνα 2004), were an international multi-sport event held from 13 to 29 August 2004 in Athens, Greece. The Games saw 10,625 athletes compete, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team officials from 201 countries, with 301 medal events in 28 different sports. The 2004 Games marked the first time since the 1996 Summer Olympics that all countries with a National Olympic Committee were in attendance, and also marked the first time Athens hosted the Games since their first modern incarnation in 1896 as well as the return of the Olympic games to its birthplace. Athens became one of only four cities at the time to have hosted the Summer Olympic Games on two occasions (together with Paris, London and Los Angeles). A new medal obverse was i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola, or Coke, is a carbonated soft drink manufactured by the Coca-Cola Company. Originally marketed as a temperance drink and intended as a patent medicine, it was invented in the late 19th century by John Stith Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1888, Pemberton sold Coca-Cola's ownership rights to Asa Griggs Candler, a businessman, whose marketing tactics led Coca-Cola to its dominance of the global soft-drink market throughout the 20th and 21st century. The drink's name refers to two of its original ingredients: coca leaves and kola nuts (a source of caffeine). The current formula of Coca-Cola remains a closely guarded trade secret; however, a variety of reported recipes and experimental recreations have been published. The secrecy around the formula has been used by Coca-Cola in its marketing as only a handful of anonymous employees know the formula. The drink has inspired imitators and created a whole classification of soft drink: colas. The Coca-Cola Company p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gia (song)
"Gia" is a song recorded by Greek singer Despina Vandi. It was originally released as the lead single off her 2001 multi-platinum Greek album also of the same name. Vandi signed with Ultra Records for the international release of the track, and in 2003 a CD single was made available in many markets, following by a 2004 US re-issued which included a new English-language version. "Gia" (the Greek word for "Hi") is best known for its blending of Arabic drums, modern laïka, Eurodance-influenced beats and bilingual lyrics. It is also the first foreign-language Dance recording to top the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Hot Dance Airplay chart, where it peaked at number one in 2004. "Gia" stayed on the ''Billboard'' charts for 12 weeks and made Vandi one of six artists that stayed the most weeks on the charts in 2004. The track has also been mashed-up with another Vandi single, "Come Along Now", which was released in 2004 as "Come Along Now Vs. Gia". It is featured on the Ministry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gia (album)
Gia (''trans.'' Γεια; Hi) is the fifth studio album by Greek singer Despina Vandi. It was released on 19 December 2001 by Heaven Music and has sold more than 400,000 units (200,000 albums) and stands at five fold-platinum in Greece. Since release, it has been re-released several times and has become one of the best-selling albums of all time in Greece. According to the DVD "Guide of the Greek discography" which is compiled privately by Petros Dragoumanos, it is the best selling album for the last 20 years in Greece. In 2010, Alpha TV's ''Chart Show'', which uses statistics also compiled by Mr. Dragoumanos, ranked the album as the third most successful album in terms of sales in Greece during 1985-2009 and the most successful album from 2000-2009. It also certified quadruple-platinum in Cyprus and gold status in Turkey. Additionally, the album was licensed to 35 territories. A re-release titled ''Gia & Ante Gia Collector's Edition'' was later released on 21 March 2002 and includ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Very Best Of Despina Vandi
''The Very Best of Despina Vandi'' is a compilation album by Greek singer Despina Vandi, released in 2005 by record label EMI in Turkey. Track listing Release history Credits and personnel ;Personnel * Natalia Germanou - lyrics *Pantelis Kanarakis - lyrics *Tony Kontaxakis - music, lyrics *Lambis Livieratos - lyrics *Giannis Parios - lyrics *Giorgos Pavrianos - lyrics * Phoebus - music, lyrics *Despina Vandi Despina Vandi - ΣΤΑ 'ΔΩΣΑ ΟΛΑΑ ( el, Δέσποινα Βανδή, ), born as Despina Malea () on 22 July 1969, is a Greek singer. Born in Tübingen near Stuttgart, Germany, Vandi's family returned to Kavala, Greece when she was six ye ... - vocals ;Production *Ayhan Ergönül & Michael - compilation ;Design *Şeref İnce - background photography Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. References External links Official site {{DEFAULTSORT:Very Best Of Despina Vandi 2005 greatest hits albums Despina Vandi compilation albums Albums produced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Despina Vandi
Despina Vandi - ΣΤΑ 'ΔΩΣΑ ΟΛΑΑ ( el, Δέσποινα Βανδή, ), born as Despina Malea () on 22 July 1969, is a Greek singer. Born in Tübingen near Stuttgart, Germany, Vandi's family returned to Kavala, Greece when she was six years old. After moving to Athens in the early 1990s, Vandi signed with Minos EMI and released two albums ''Gela Mou'' (1994) and ''Esena Perimeno'' (1996). She then began an exclusive collaboration with songwriter/music producer, producer Phoebus (songwriter), Phoebus and struck commercial success with her third album, ''Deka Endoles'' (1997), followed by the multi-platinum ''Profities'' (1999), as she established a more "pop" stage performance style and image, becoming one of the most prominent artists of the laïko/pop genre. Her single "Ipofero" (2000) became the best-selling single of all-time in Greece. Following Phoebus' departure from Minos EMI, Vandi followed him to the newly formed independent label Heaven Music and released ''Gia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stin Avli Tou Paradeisou
''Stin Avli Tou Paradeisou'' ( el, Στην Αυλή Του Παράδεισου) is the sixth studio album by Greek singer Despina Vandi. It was released in Greece on 24 November 2004 by Heaven Music and certified platinum, selling over 40,000 units. It was re-released with four new songs and a bonus DVD, and renamed ''Special Edition: Stin Avli Tou Paradeisou'' on 7 December 2005. With the combination of both releases, the album certified double-platinum in Greece. ''Stin Avli Tou Paradeisou'' and its re-release ''Special Edition: Stin Avli Tou Paradeisou'' won Despina Vandi six awards over two years at Mad Video Music Awards. The first three awards were given to Vandi at the 2005 awards while the second three were awarded at the 2006 awards. Having won three each year made Vandi the artist with the most awards at both award shows. Track listing Singles and music videos "Happy End" "Happy End" was the lead single from the album. The music video was directed by Kostas Kapeta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
