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Non-English Classics

Meaning legandary songs from other non-English speaking countries (in English or not).

So even if you don't understand the words there should still be something for you to enjoy. At least that's the way I intend it, or there's not much point. In other words - use discernment, only the best.





This old song is the definition of cool with the typical masculine, powerful, Alpha-male who looks best at the front of a rock-band. Or, what I would call a natural rockstar..

Used to HATE this song growing up, by the way, but now I've become a bit more de-sensitized and used to masculine energy I think it's really cool.

But that vocalist was one in a million - powerful sex symbol. Reminds me of my uncles on both sides. Or any girls who'd like to comment? :)



Oh, and I guess I should include the translated lyrics.


Stark, raving (mad)

Hi
Wherever you are in the world
It's nice to slumber in the shade
Keep awake, now things are sharpening up
Great Chief, squeeze a a little harder

Nag, nag, nag
All along the line
Monday all year long
And it's nothing to laugh about
But I just can't seem to help it

Stark raving (mad)
Stark raving (mad)
Stark raving (mad)
Stark raving (mad)

I've had enough of slow traffic
And grumpy passengers with lifeless eyes
Oh, we're all living under the whip
Something tells me that I'm soon ready for paradise
To lie on my back, wallowing, and grinning
While I'm humming on a psalm
A psalm ...

Nag, nag, nag
All along the line
Monday all year long
And it's nothing to laugh about
But I just can't help it

Stark raving (mad)
Stark raving (mad)
Stark raving (mad)
Stark raving (mad)

Hi
Wherever you are in the world
It's nice to slumber in the shade
Keep awake, now things are sharpening up
Great Chief, squeeze a little harder

(I don't see the point of)

Nag, nag, nag
All along the line
Monday all year long
And it's nothing to laugh of
But I just can't seem to help it

Stark raving mad...
 
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great topic. thought of these two and they def are legendary status =)

Richi e Poveri-Sarà perché ti amo. italian pop.


Tengo El Alma Enamorada - Chalino Sanchez. mexican known for his narcocorridos. this one isn't one of those narco joints tho.
 
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Just to clarify - they can be in English, and even get into the English countries charts, but the artist can't be English and the song not as much of a hit to be rememberable.

But great world-wide hits by groups like ABBA, A-ha, etc. would kind of defeat the point.


 



Before Bjørk blew up...the most unique song ever made.
 
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Brazil: Os Mutantes, Jorge Ben

Nigeria: Fela Kuti, Tony Allen, Lijadu Sisters

Mali: Ali Farka Toure

Ethiopia: Mulatu Astatke

The SoundWay label has a bunch of amazing compilations from Africa and Central/South America that are well worth checking.
 
i heard a compilation callled world psychedelic classics 3 http://www.amazon.com/World-Psychedelic-Classics-Loves-Thing/dp/B0007NMKSK and it's the shit. i'm gonna have to check out other ones in the series. i like a lot of african compilations in general (70s stuff.) agree with dude directly above me that fela kuti is the shit.

i also have a a couple records of traditional asian music that are dope (with that twangy string thing they play and other non-european instruments) but don't have them in front of me so i can't name them.
 
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