VedaSloan 119179 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 I know, I know, I JUST posted that other thread, but I just thought of this and thought it might be interesting to see what others suggest. I know a number of you are bilingual and trilingual, so I want to know: what are some of your favourite foreign-language songs? I ask because I'm studying Italian and I've been listening to a ridiculous amount of Italian hip-hop in order to get used to the accent and just hearing the language spoken. So here are a couple of my current favourite foreign language tracks: Jessica Fichot- 1, 2, 3 (French) Coeur de Pirate-Fondu au Noir (French) Fabri Fibra feat. Gianna Nannini- In Italia (Italian) Alemayehu Eshete- Yeweyn Haregitu (Ethiopian) (the studio verison is better, but I couldn't find it online) Fabienne Delsol-Laisse Tomber Les Filles (French)(cover; original by France Gall) (original) MC Solaar-La Belle et Le Bad Boy (French) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 Alizee - J'ai Pas Vingt Ans (French) ... she is perhaps one of the most BEAUTIFUL women in the world.... Sunidhi Chauhan - Aa Tayar Hoja (Hindi)... that is a clip from the Bollywood blockbuster "Asoka"... not Sunidhi, but a gorgeous lip sync nonetheless... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTJVPquO9ig Mary Jane Lamond - Bog A'Lochain (Scots Gaelic) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgttB42VLas Joshua Bell (Violin Virtuoso) and Josh Groban - The Theme from Cinema Paradiso (Italian)... one of the most haunting songs ever to grace the silver screen... Montreal's own Florence K - Las Calles Del Sur (Spanish) - it's a jazzy little tune that hearkens back to sixties lounge... LOVE it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiHmN9uVcyo Lucio Battisti - Non E Francesca (Italian) ... reminded me of an old flame named... umm... Francesca... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pBzTF9O7o4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andee 220524 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 A few years old..but one of my favourites. Bye Bye Mon Cowboy by Mitsou Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotchJohnson 214120 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 Marjo- Les chats sauvages (French and deep meaning song) Gerry Boulet-Les yeux du coeur http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6sJwTU-r-I Andrea Bocelli-Por ti Volare (I really like this song) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canuckhooker 19203 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 Hmm great idea for a thread. Since someone mentioned Marjo, I will say I loved some of her pre-Marjo phase when she was the lead singer of Corbeau. Marche and Demain are two great songs that are on my iPod, but unfortunately too old for YouTube vids. A bit more up-to-date but still older Laurence Jalbert- Corridors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh45JeO9fDs If we want to go to German then Peter Maffay- So Bist Du The video is a bit cheesy, from an 80s TV appearance but love the song- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotchJohnson 214120 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 I have forgotten about the German, thanks canuckhooker. NENA - 99 luftballons Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canuckhooker 19203 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 I have forgotten about the German' date=' thanks canuckhooker. NENA - 99 luftballons [/quote'] Good choice. IMHO the original German is so much better than the later English version. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meg O'Ryan 266444 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 Ahhh back to high school...Gerry Boulet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotchJohnson 214120 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 Ahhh back to high school...Gerry Boulet! Good choice meg, I also forgot this song from my elementary school days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 Ahhh back to high school...Gerry Boulet! Good choice meg' date=' I also forgot this song from my elementary school days.[/quote'] If Meg was in High School and T'Storm was in elementary school... I must have been... screw it... I am going to say pre-school, despite the fact that I probably married with kids at that time... Let's try this... Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 - Mas Que Nada I just love the sound of '60's Bossa Nova.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meg O'Ryan 266444 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 Ooooo Marjo! Provocante....can't believe I remember all the words! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 Oh here is a mixed bag for ya.... Japanese singer Mayumi Kaneyuki - singing Brazilian Portuguese "Bossa Nova No Cafe" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnrhYVKUjog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VedaSloan 119179 Report post Posted September 2, 2010 Ooooo Marjo! Provocante....can't believe I remember all the words! That was some epic 90's action there. Loved the whole performance on ice thing. Additional Comments: Alizee - J'ai Pas Vingt Ans (French) ... she is perhaps one of the most BEAUTIFUL women in the world.... Sunidhi Chauhan - Aa Tayar Hoja (Hindi)... that is a clip from the Bollywood blockbuster "Asoka"... not Sunidhi, but a gorgeous lip sync nonetheless... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTJVPquO9ig Mary Jane Lamond - Bog A'Lochain (Scots Gaelic) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgttB42VLas Joshua Bell (Violin Virtuoso) and Josh Groban - The Theme from Cinema Paradiso (Italian)... one of the most haunting songs ever to grace the silver screen... Montreal's own Florence K - Las Calles Del Sur (Spanish) - it's a jazzy little tune that hearkens back to sixties lounge... LOVE it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiHmN9uVcyo Lucio Battisti - Non E Francesca (Italian) ... reminded me of an old flame named... umm... Francesca... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pBzTF9O7o4 Those are some awesome choices. I love the Scots Gaelic one. And also the Lucio Battisti track, that was gorgeous. I think you picked the first two purely for the sexy lady dance action :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted September 2, 2010 That was some epic 90's action there. Loved the whole performance on ice thing. Additional Comments: Those are some awesome choices. I love the Scots Gaelic one. And also the Lucio Battisti track, that was gorgeous. I think you picked the first two purely for the sexy lady dance action :) Alizee actually has a fantastic voice... I first heard her doing "La Isla Bonita"... and I swore it was better than the original... but you are right, the sexy lady dance action was ... ahem... inspirational. Sunidhi Chauhan is one of the Bollywood singers that has a more western sound. She can easily do the more nasal Hindi traditional singing but her voice transcends that genre.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VedaSloan 119179 Report post Posted September 3, 2010 Alizee actually has a fantastic voice... I first heard her doing "La Isla Bonita"... and I swore it was better than the original... but you are right, the sexy lady dance action was ... ahem... inspirational. Sunidhi Chauhan is one of the Bollywood singers that has a more western sound. She can easily do the more nasal Hindi traditional singing but her voice transcends that genre.... That Alizee is super cute! I can see why you like her so much. I LOVE Bollywood stuff, so if you have any other suggestions, shoot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted September 3, 2010 That Alizee is super cute! I can see why you like her so much. I LOVE Bollywood stuff, so if you have any other suggestions, shoot! She is GORGEOUS... and the hindquarters move sooooooooo well..... As for Bollywood... you want movies or music? I used to have about 150 Bollywood DVDs in the collection.... that has been significantly pared down BUT... I still remember lots of em!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VedaSloan 119179 Report post Posted September 3, 2010 She is GORGEOUS... and the hindquarters move sooooooooo well..... As for Bollywood... you want movies or music? I used to have about 150 Bollywood DVDs in the collection.... that has been significantly pared down BUT... I still remember lots of em!!! Just music for now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted September 3, 2010 Okay.... from the Movie Kal Ho Na Ho... Shahrukh Khan and Cast - Doing the Hindi Wedding dance song "Mahive" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UB3bdSaV_4 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai - Ladki Badi Anjani Hai http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w71125HnQAA Cheeni Kum - Title song (literal translation - Too much Sugar) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBc5NxqH1Yc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
