Aj, kolika je Jahorina planina (Oh, how big is Jahora's mountain) is a

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song from

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. It was covered by many singers and bands, including

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, Hanka Paldum and

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Lyrics

Nada Mamula version

Her version is performed with harmonica. It was released on 78 rpm shellac.

Teška industrija version

Their version of this folk song is one of greatest hits from 1970s. The video was filmed on Jahorina.

In popular culture

TV Sarajevo sketch show Top lista nadrealista named fictional pastry shop after this song.

References

{{Reflist Folk songs Bosnia and Herzegovina folk music Year of song unknown Songwriter unknown