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Dalida
Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti (; 17 January 1933 – 3 May 1987), professionally known as Dalida, was an Italian-French singer and actress born in Egypt. She sang in eleven languages and sold millions of records internationally. Her best known songs are " Bambino", " Les enfants du Pirée", " Le temps des fleurs", " Darla dirladada", " J'attendrai", and " Paroles, paroles" featuring spoken word by Alain Delon. First an actress, she made her debut in the film '' A Glass and a Cigarette'' by Niazi Mustapha in 1955. One year later, having signed with the Barclay record company, Dalida achieved her first success as a singer with "Bambino". Following this, she became the most important seller of records in France between 1957 and 1961. Her music charted in many countries in Europe, Latin America, North America, and Asia. Among her greatest sales successes were " Le jour où la pluie viendra", " Gigi l'amoroso", " J'attendrai", and " Salama ya salama". She sang with singers such as Jul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paroles, Paroles
"Paroles, paroles" (; "Words, words") is a song by French singer Dalida featuring French actor Alain Delon. It was released on 17 January 1973 as the lead single from her upcoming album ''Julien'' (1973). Lyrics describe the conversation of a man offering a woman ''caramels, bonbons et chocolat'' followed with shower of compliments, to what she says they mean nothing to her because they are just ''paroles'' – empty words. The song achieved big success in France and internationally, especially in Japan and Mexico, becoming one of the most recognizable French songs of all time. The first video clip was released in 2019, over 46 years after the songs's release. "Paroles, paroles" was composed by Gianni Ferrio and its lyrics written by . It is a cover of an Italian duet by singer Mina and Alberto Lupo. Dalida's release sparked numerous covers in various languages, mostly thanks to her international career. The song was an unavoidable part of her repertoire, carrying her on tours ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Temps Des Fleurs
"Le temps des fleurs" ("The time of the flowers") is a song by French singer Dalida for her twenty-first studio album of the same name. While the French lyrics were written by Eddy Marnay, the melody was taken from Russian romance song "Dorogoi dlinnoyu" ("Дорогой длинною"), composed by Boris Fomin in 1924. Dalida covered the song after Mary Hopkin had a hit with her English version "Those Were the Days" one month earlier. Le temps des fleurs is Dalida's first recording to debut atop of French song chart, while it peaked the newly established "Centre d'Information et de Documentation du Disque" sales chart two weeks after entry. The record was a sales success and earned Dalida her twenty-eighth gold disc, which made Dalida record it also in Italian as "Quelli erano giorni", and in German as "An jenem Tag". In France, the song remains as one of 1960s classics, and Dalida's signature songs. Background Two weeks after the release of "Those were the days", while it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Place Dalida
Place Dalida () is a square in Montmartre, in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, named after the French music icon Dalida. Many fans and tourists visit the place to pay tribute to the artist. History Dalida loved the neighbourhood of Montmartre, where she lived. To honour her, by decree on December 5, 1996, Paris City Hall created the "Place Dalida". A bronze bust of the singer was added on 24 April 1997, to mark the 10th anniversary of her death. Description The square is on the large corner of two picturesque Montmartre streets, Rue Girardon and Rue de l'Abreuvoir. Rue Girardon spreads from south to the north and it connects with the Rue de l'Abreuvoir. From that point, Rue de l'Abreuvoir spreads in direction west–east, a configuration that makes an L-shaped street. The square is approximately and is completely surrounded by houses. Three trees surround the bronze bust which is atop five blocks of cut granite. The bust was sculpted by the French artist Aslan. On the highes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salma Ya Salama
"Salma Ya Salama" ( arz, سالمة يا سلامة) is an Egyptian Folk song by Dalida from 1976. The track became one of the singer's biggest hits and over the years has sold 4 million units on disc. It was among the first Ethnic fusion hits in the world, recorded in five languages (Egyptian Arabic, French, German, and Italian: ''"Uomo di sabbia"'' and Spanish). The French version speaks of a man wandering in the desert and sees a mirage of a garden paradise. Release and reception First recorded in Arabic for audiences in the Middle East, it achieved big success upon its release thus it was translated to French and released in France in 1977. Both versions are featured on eponymous album by Dalida released the same year, which contains several other hits. The 45 rpm single was released in two different pressings - The French version (IS 45730) coupled with "Ti amo" (originally by Umberto Tozzi) and the Egyptian version (IS 45731) coupled with the instrumental version. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bambino (song)
"Bambino" is a song recorded by French singer Dalida that became her first major hit. It was first released on 28 October 1956 as title song of her third EP, prior to her debut album ''Son nom est Dalida''. Bambino spent 45 weeks atop the French song charts, becoming the longest-running number one song in world history. Description "Bambino" was Dalida's first major hit, spending 45 weeks as number 1 in French charts, and topped charts of several other countries. The song is a French version of the Neapolitan song ''Guaglione''. It also received release on the album ''Son nom est Dalida'' in 1957. It was also covered in Arabic language by Jean Dujardin Jean Edmond Dujardin (; born 19 June 1972) is a French actor and comedian. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in Paris before guest starring in comedic television programmes and films. He first came to prominence with the cult TV series ..., for the soundtrack of '' OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies''. Charts Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Am Tag Als Der Regen Kam
"The Day the Rains Came" or "Am Tag als der Regen kam" or "La pioggia cadrà" is an adaptation of the French song "Le jour où la pluie viendra". The latter is a popular song released in 1957, composed and written by Gilbert Bécaud and Pierre Delanoë. Bécaud's version reached #3 in Wallonia, in a tandem ranking, and #20 in Flanders. In the United Kingdom, an English version by Jane Morgan went to number one in 1958. That version also reached #4 in Canada and #7 in Norway. In US, Raymond Lefèvre was first to release the song but only as instrumental under the English name. Lefèvre, Morgan and Dalida were tandemly ranked #14 (Billboard) and #17 (Cash Box), while Lefèvre's and Morgan's versions were marked as bestsellers on both charts (Dalida never recorded the song in English, only her French language original was released in US under the English name). "The day the rains came" also reached #2 on Billboard's sheet music chart. Many covers exist. In French by Les Compagnon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gigi L'amoroso
"Gigi l'amoroso" is a French song by Dalida first released on a single, with the song "Il venait d'avoir 18 ans" on the side B, whose lyricists and composers are Michaële, Lana Sebastian and Paul Sebastian. It is one of the singer's biggest international hits with a million records sold worldwide. The disc will be certified gold in Canada as well as platinum in Switzerland. The record company IPG will also give her a platinum disc for sales made in the Benelux. Charts According to the record company, the song would have been number 1 in 9 countries, namely France, Germany, Japan, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, French Switzerland, German Switzerland, and Benelux (which actually represents 7 countries). However, the title would have been No. 1 only in Switzerland, Flanders and Quebec according to the official rankings and would never have reached the Japanese rankings. The song also occupied 2nd place in sales in the Netherlands and Spain, 4th in Wallonia, 10th in France, as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luigi Tenco
Luigi Tenco (21 March 1938 – 27 January 1967) was an Italian singer-songwriter. Biography Tenco was born in Cassine (province of Alessandria) in 1938, the son of Teresa Zoccola and Giuseppe Tenco. He never knew his father, who died in unclear circumstances. It has been rumored that Luigi Tenco was the fruit of the extramarital relationship of his mother and the sixteen-year-old son of the wealthy family for whom she worked at the time. He has been described as "a sort of Italian Charles Aznavour". Tenco spent his childhood in Cassine and Ricaldone until 1948, when he moved to Liguria, first to Nervi and then to Genoa, where his mother had a wine shop called ''Enos'' in the quarter of La Foce. During high school, Tenco founded the Jelly Roll Morton Boys Jazz band, in which Tenco played the clarinet and another singer, later to become famous, Bruno Lauzi, the banjo. Gino Paoli, who would become one of Italy's most famous singers and songwriters as well, also played with Tenco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J'attendrai
"J'attendrai" (French for "I will wait") is a popular French song first recorded by Rina Ketty in 1938. It became the big French song during World War II; a counterpart to Lale Andersen's "Lili Marleen" in Germany and Vera Lynn's "We'll Meet Again" in Britain. "J'attendrai" is a French version of the Italian song "Tornerai" (Italian for "You Will Return") ISWC: T-005.001.119-2 composed by Dino Olivieri (music) and Nino Rastelli (lyrics) in 1936, said to be inspired from the Humming Chorus of Puccini's opera ''Madame Butterfly''. It was first recorded in 1937 by both Carlo Buti and Trio Lescano (accompanied by the Italian jazz quartet Quartetto Jazz Funaro),), and become a hit in Italy. The French lyrics were written by Louis Poterat, and "J'attendrai" became an instant success. Rina Ketty's version was followed the same year by one of Belgian chanteuse Anne Clercy, and both Tino Rossi and Jean Sablon recorded it in 1939. When France was occupied in 1940, it quickly became the big ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darla Dirladada
"Darla dirladada" is a song recorded by French singer Dalida, first released on single during summer of 1970. It was a #1 hit in France. The song is based on Greek folk song "Dirlada" (Greek: ), originating from the island of Kalymnos in Greece. Origins It was conceived as a song that sponge divers would sing when traveling with their ''caïque'' boats across the seas. The song's lyrics contain words of encouragement and the opportunity awaiting the crew. One of the most notable recordings is that performed by Pantelis Ginnis, a Kalymnian sponge diver captain, who, in his version, is making a reference to another respected diver captain, Manolis (Emmanuel) Theodosiou, whose nickname was 'Kobalis'. Ginnis, in his version, relates the time Kobalis walked into a coffee shop where Ginnis was singing Darla dirladada. Modern versions Dionysis Savvopoulos sang "Dirlada" on his 1969 album ''To Perivoli tou Trelou''. In 1970 the song was recorded by French singer Dalida. It was r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orlando Productions
Orlando Productions is a French record label, owned by Bruno Gigliotti, brother of Egyptian-Italian then French singer Dalida, for whom he used to be the manager. In the late 1960s, he founded the Orlando label as a vehicle to release and to control Dalida's musical output. History Like many other French artists, Dalida used to be under contract at Barclay Records, owned by producer/composer Eddie Barclay. Bruno Gigliotti worked as an art director at the label. Orlando's own record label carried several names, such as ''International Show'' and ''Orlando International Show'' (sometimes the plural of 'show' was used). The label was distributed by Sonopresse in France, and by other companies in the rest of Europe (such as Omega International/Dureco in the Benelux and RCA Victor in Italy). From 1970, the Orlando International Show(s) produced recordings from Dalida. After her death in 1987, Orlando continued to control her record releases, mostly re-issues, greatest hits anthologi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Enfants Du Pirée
"Les enfants du Pirée" ("Children of Piraeus") is a French song by singer Dalida, first released on EP in June 1960. It was a big international summer hit and remained one of major successes of her career. The song comes from the Greek movie "Never on Sunday/Pote tin Kyriaki" nominated for 8 Oscars and won an Oscar for the music of Manos Hadjidakis, sung by Melina Mercouri who starred in the movie along Jules Dassin Julius "Jules" Dassin (December 18, 1911 – March 31, 2008) was an American film and theatre director, producer, writer and actor. A subject of the Hollywood blacklist in the McCarthy era, he subsequently moved to France, and later Greece, whe .... It is also the title song of her eponymous album, the first one to be released in the 1960s. Charts References Bibliography * ''L'argus Dalida: Discographie mondiale et cotations'', by Daniel Lesueur, Éditions Alternatives, 2004. and . External links Dalida Official Website"Discography" section ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
