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vashti1999 · 06-18-2004, 10:23 PM

I may be reaching for ideas, but hey, it's still an interesting topic. What's your favorite Non-English language song? I wasn't gonna include Macarena since there is some English in there, but these are the ones I came up with when thinking of songs done completely in a foreign language that became popular in America.

Makeda - Les Nubians

99 Luftballons - Nena

Sukiyaki - Kyu Sakamoto

Macarena - Los Del Rio

La Bamba - Richie Valens/Los Lobos

Oye Como Va - Santana

Soul Makossa - Manu Dibango

consentida · 06-18-2004, 10:32 PM

*sings* Oye como va mi ritmo...

But I love music from other countries. I especially like Spanish music. Selena and Shakira are the best in the Spanish market...imo.

Sterling Holobyte · 06-18-2004, 10:51 PM

Numbers - Kraftwerk
There are a whole lotta languages on that one! Including some English, but very little. One, two. That's it!

Jrnygrl · 06-18-2004, 11:06 PM

Has to be "Oye Como Va!"

Love Santana.

I also like the one I think its called "Dominic" it is from the 1960's and was sung by nuns. Also "Volare". again my spelling of these songs may not be correct.

I like Les Nubians too!

Great question Vashti!

vashti1999 · 06-18-2004, 11:26 PM

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Originally posted by Jrnygrl
Has to be "Oye Como Va!"

Love Santana.

I like Les Nubians too!

Makeda is what put the idea in my head, I was listening to it earlier today and realized I like it and don't understand one word they're saying. I like alot of Latin music like that too, obviously more so for the music than lyrics. The music itself is so vibrant (like Oye Como Va), it doesn't matter if I don't understand the language.

crystals · 06-19-2004, 01:00 AM

Gee, I like so much non-english music, it's hard to choose one favorite song.

My fave non-english songs are:

1. Amame- Selena (spanish)

2. La Llamada- Selena (spanish)

3. Amor Prohibido- Selena (spanish)

4. DondeQuiera Que Estes- Selena (spanish)

5. Como La Flor- Selena (spanish)

6. Bidi Bidi Bom Bom- Selena (spanish)

7. Fotos Y Recuerdos- Selena (spanish)

8. Chico Del Apartmento 512- Selena (spanish)

9. Techno Cumbia- Selena (spanish)

9. Ya No- Selena (spanish)

10. Yehei Shlomo- Chevra (hebrew)

11. Uvuruch- Chevra (hebrew)

12. Ken Yehei Rotzon- Chevra (hebrew)

13. Nas Ne Dogonuat- Tatu (Russian)

14. Doschitat Do 100 -Tatu (Russian)

15. Ja tvoja ne Pervaja- Tatu (Russian)

16. Bylo i Proshlo- Tatu (Russian)

17. Ne Svjataja- Tatu (Russian)

18. Ya Soshla Suma- Tatu (Russian)

19. Zachem Ja- Tatu (Russian)

20. Los Ultimos Heroes- Menudo (Spanish)

21. Ricky Martin- Livin La Vida Loca spanish verison on Ricky Martin's self-titled album

22. Thalia Arrasando- Entre El Mar y una Estrella (spanish)

23. Thalia Arrasando- Regresa A Mi (spanish)

24. Thalia Arrasando- Quiero Amarte (spanish)

25. Thalia Arrasando- Menta y Canela (spanish)

26. Thalia Arrasando- Pata Pata (spanish)

Fleet · 06-19-2004, 01:03 AM

I am impressed that you listed "Sukiyaki." From 1963, btw. Something I heard on a radio program years ago. When a name had to be chosen for that song, someone (the producer, maybe) was asked to name a Japanese word to call this song. The only one he could think of was "sukiyaki," so that's what the song was called!

On your list, "LaBamba" would be a very close second for me.

consentida · 06-19-2004, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by crystals
Gee, I like so much non-english music, it's hard to choose one favorite song.

My fave non-english songs are:

1. Amame- Selena (spanish)

2. La Llamada- Selena (spanish)

3. Amor Prohibido- Selena (spanish)

4. DondeQuiera Que Estes- Selena (spanish)

5. Como La Flor- Selena (spanish)

6. Bidi Bidi Bom Bom- Selena (spanish)

7. Fotos Y Recuerdos- Selena (spanish)

8. Chico Del Apartmento 512- Selena (spanish)

9. Techno Cumbia- Selena (spanish)

9. Ya No- Selena (spanish)

22. Thalia Arrasando- Entre El Mar y una Estrella (spanish)

23. Thalia Arrasando- Regresa A Mi (spanish)

25. Thalia Arrasando- Menta y Canela (spanish)

26. Thalia Arrasando- Pata Pata (spanish)

Steve M. · 06-19-2004, 09:42 AM

Ipicked "Oye Como Va" (Spanish for "Hear How It Goes"- it was written by Tito Punete). By the way, where are all the French-language songs? Chantez-vous? And would Fairport Convention's "Si Tu Dois Partir" - Bob Dylan's English-language song "If You Gotta Go, Go Now" translated into French - count?

Kazza · 06-19-2004, 01:20 PM

Besides Ricky Martin, Selena and many other Spanish songs...I prefer Falco's German songs

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 06-19-2004, 01:50 PM

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Ohhh no.. my fav: Ricky Martins version of: The Cup Of Life.

jamesanthony · 06-19-2004, 02:56 PM

Other:

Eres Tu (Touch the Wind)- by Mocedades

Crimson and Clover · 06-19-2004, 04:30 PM

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View Poll Results: What's Your Favorite Non-English Language Song?
Makeda - Les Nubians	0	0%
99 Luftballons - Nena	3	23.08%
Sukiyaki - Kyu Sakamoto	2	15.38%
Macarena - Los Del Rio	0	0%
La Bamba - Richie Valens/Los Lobos	2	15.38%
Oye Como Va - Santana	3	23.08%
Soul Makossa - Manu Dibango	1	7.69%
other, please specify	2	15.38%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

06-18-2004, 10:23 PM	#1
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	Favorite Non-English Language Song I may be reaching for ideas, but hey, it's still an interesting topic. What's your favorite Non-English language song? I wasn't gonna include Macarena since there is some English in there, but these are the ones I came up with when thinking of songs done completely in a foreign language that became popular in America. Makeda - Les Nubians 99 Luftballons - Nena Sukiyaki - Kyu Sakamoto Macarena - Los Del Rio La Bamba - Richie Valens/Los Lobos Oye Como Va - Santana Soul Makossa - Manu Dibango
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06-19-2004, 01:00 AM	#6
crystals Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 02, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,829	Gee, I like so much non-english music, it's hard to choose one favorite song. My fave non-english songs are: 1. Amame- Selena (spanish) 2. La Llamada- Selena (spanish) 3. Amor Prohibido- Selena (spanish) 4. DondeQuiera Que Estes- Selena (spanish) 5. Como La Flor- Selena (spanish) 6. Bidi Bidi Bom Bom- Selena (spanish) 7. Fotos Y Recuerdos- Selena (spanish) 8. Chico Del Apartmento 512- Selena (spanish) 9. Techno Cumbia- Selena (spanish) 9. Ya No- Selena (spanish) 10. Yehei Shlomo- Chevra (hebrew) 11. Uvuruch- Chevra (hebrew) 12. Ken Yehei Rotzon- Chevra (hebrew) 13. Nas Ne Dogonuat- Tatu (Russian) 14. Doschitat Do 100 -Tatu (Russian) 15. Ja tvoja ne Pervaja- Tatu (Russian) 16. Bylo i Proshlo- Tatu (Russian) 17. Ne Svjataja- Tatu (Russian) 18. Ya Soshla Suma- Tatu (Russian) 19. Zachem Ja- Tatu (Russian) 20. Los Ultimos Heroes- Menudo (Spanish) 21. Ricky Martin- Livin La Vida Loca spanish verison on Ricky Martin's self-titled album 22. Thalia Arrasando- Entre El Mar y una Estrella (spanish) 23. Thalia Arrasando- Regresa A Mi (spanish) 24. Thalia Arrasando- Quiero Amarte (spanish) 25. Thalia Arrasando- Menta y Canela (spanish) 26. Thalia Arrasando- Pata Pata (spanish)
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06-19-2004, 09:42 AM	#9
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,307	Ipicked "Oye Como Va" (Spanish for "Hear How It Goes"- it was written by Tito Punete). By the way, where are all the French-language songs? Chantez-vous? And would Fairport Convention's "Si Tu Dois Partir" - Bob Dylan's English-language song "If You Gotta Go, Go Now" translated into French - count?
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06-18-2004, 10:32 PM	#2
consentida oh, you pretty things Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2002 Location: New York Posts: 3,841	sings Oye como va mi ritmo... But I love music from other countries. I especially like Spanish music. Selena and Shakira are the best in the Spanish market...imo.

06-18-2004, 10:51 PM	#3
Sterling Holobyte Harper House Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,896	Numbers - Kraftwerk There are a whole lotta languages on that one! Including some English, but very little. One, two. That's it!

06-18-2004, 11:06 PM	#4
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Has to be "Oye Como Va!" Love Santana. I also like the one I think its called "Dominic" it is from the 1960's and was sung by nuns. Also "Volare". again my spelling of these songs may not be correct. I like Les Nubians too! Great question Vashti!

06-19-2004, 01:03 AM	#7
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	I am impressed that you listed "Sukiyaki." From 1963, btw. Something I heard on a radio program years ago. When a name had to be chosen for that song, someone (the producer, maybe) was asked to name a Japanese word to call this song. The only one he could think of was "sukiyaki," so that's what the song was called! On your list, "LaBamba" would be a very close second for me.

06-19-2004, 01:20 PM	#10
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	Besides Ricky Martin, Selena and many other Spanish songs...I prefer Falco's German songs

06-19-2004, 02:56 PM	#12
jamesanthony Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 2,180	Other: Eres Tu (Touch the Wind)- by Mocedades

06-19-2004, 04:30 PM	#13
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