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Poll Question: Pick the magic number of three you like best
Poll Choice Votes Poll Statistics
6 [12.24%]
2 [4.08%]
2 [4.08%]
3 [6.12%]
3 [6.12%]
0 [0.00%]
4 [8.16%]
4 [8.16%]
2 [4.08%]
1 [2.04%]
5 [10.20%]
3 [6.12%]
6 [12.24%]
3 [6.12%]
4 [8.16%]
1 [2.04%]
0 [0.00%]
0 [0.00%]
0 [0.00%]
0 [0.00%]
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Okay, I've just read Lewian's intro. I'm guessing Lorenzo is James Baldwin's real name.
This is what it says in the introduction:-
 
1) isn't listed on PA,
2) has some singing,
3) is not in English, and
4) is not in your native language.
 
So how come my choice of song by Demis Roussos is unacceptable to you when Lorenzo (James Baldwin)  said yesterday in a private message to me that it was a "wonderful" choice? Smile

Neither Lewian, nor I understood if you nominate that song in the poll. You seemed to ignore Lewian's question to you above, so you created some confusion... 
You can either go with my original choice of Demis Roussos song sung in Greek, or "Forever and Ever" sung in Spanish. I don't mind which.  I'm beginning to wish I never took part in this poll now though with the Land of Confusion I'm currently in. You may not like the Demis Roussos song I've chosen, but that happens to be my choice, so take it or leave it. I don't understand why the song is unacceptable for this poll though, when it conforms with Lewian's four points listed above? Confused


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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Okay, I've just read Lewian's intro. I'm guessing Lorenzo is James Baldwin's real name.
This is what it says in the introduction:-
 
1) isn't listed on PA,
2) has some singing,
3) is not in English, and
4) is not in your native language.
 
So how come my choice of song by Demis Roussos is unacceptable to you when Lorenzo (James Baldwin)  said yesterday in a private message to me that it was a "wonderful" choice? Smile

Neither Lewian, nor I understood if you nominate that song in the poll. You seemed to ignore Lewian's question to you above, so you created some confusion... 
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Okay, I've just read Lewian's intro. I'm guessing Lorenzo is James Baldwin's real name.
This is what it says in the introduction:-
 
1) isn't listed on PA,
2) has some singing,
3) is not in English, and
4) is not in your native language.
 
So how come my choice of song by Demis Roussos is unacceptable to you when Lorenzo (James Baldwin)  said yesterday in a private message to me that it was a "wonderful" choice? Smile
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

I messaged James Baldwin yesterday to tell him I'd found a song for his fifth interactive poll and he didn't have a problem with it. "I Remember" isn't my favourite Demis Roussos song, but it's the only song he sings in his native Greek language. If I was to choose a favourite Demis Roussos song overall, that would be "Forever and Ever" sung in English, although that wouldn't be eligible for this thread. I guess I could choose the Spanish version of "Forever and Ever" instead though. Then again, I could choose a song by Aphrodite's Child to keep it proggy. Smile

let me repeat myself, I guess you did not understand, or maybe you ignore me, I don't know...
Read Lewian's original post.
If you want to participate in the poll, go ahead. 
If you don't, then don't... Confused
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I messaged James Baldwin yesterday to tell him I'd found a song for his fifth interactive poll and he didn't have a problem with it. "I Remember" isn't my favourite Demis Roussos song, but it's the only song he sings in his native Greek language. If I was to choose a favourite Demis Roussos song overall, that would be "Forever and Ever" sung in English, although that wouldn't be eligible for this thread. I guess I could choose the Spanish version of "Forever and Ever" instead though. Then again, I could choose a song by Aphrodite's Child to keep it proggy. Smile

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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Lewian Lewian wrote:

Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

If I had to choose a song that quite literally sounds Greek to me, then the obvious choice is Demis Roussos, and incredibly, this song "I Remember" is the only song he ever sung in his native Greek language! Smile
Is this meant as an entry or not? For the moment I'm assuming it's not because surely you don't "have to" do anything.

I'm not sure he understood what the thread is about. 
I thought we were meant to choose a song that sounds Greek, just like it says in the thread title. Would you prefer me to choose a Nana Mouskouri song instead, or maybe something by Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou, otherwise known as Vangelis. It's all Greek to me. Smile

please read the original post, not just the thread title. 
then participate, or not... 
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Lewian Lewian wrote:

Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

If I had to choose a song that quite literally sounds Greek to me, then the obvious choice is Demis Roussos, and incredibly, this song "I Remember" is the only song he ever sung in his native Greek language! Smile
Is this meant as an entry or not? For the moment I'm assuming it's not because surely you don't "have to" do anything.

I'm not sure he understood what the thread is about. 
I thought we were meant to choose a song that sounds Greek, just like it says in the thread title. Would you prefer me to choose a Nana Mouskouri song instead, or maybe something by Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou, otherwise known as Vangelis. It's all Greek to me. Smile
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Originally posted by Lewian Lewian wrote:

Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

If I had to choose a song that quite literally sounds Greek to me, then the obvious choice is Demis Roussos, and incredibly, this song "I Remember" is the only song he ever sung in his native Greek language! Smile
Is this meant as an entry or not? For the moment I'm assuming it's not because surely you don't "have to" do anything.

I'm not sure he understood what the thread is about. 
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

If I had to choose a song that quite literally sounds Greek to me, then the obvious choice is Demis Roussos, and incredibly, this song "I Remember" is the only song he ever sung in his native Greek language! Smile
Is this meant as an entry or not? For the moment I'm assuming it's not because surely you don't "have to" do anything.
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Originally posted by The Anders The Anders wrote:

Not only does this sound all Greek to me. It is actually Greek.

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The name reads actually "Trichromi" (Tricolore for Italians).
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Originally posted by jamesbaldwin jamesbaldwin wrote:

Originally posted by TCat TCat wrote:

This brings back amazing memories for me.  During my time in Italy, I had a friend from Palermo recommend Pino Daniele to me as his excellent album "Vai mò"  had just been released.  Daniele is an amazing singer with impeccable timing, a knack for crossing all genres, and a perfect voice.  I had a hard time choosing which song to post off of this album as every song is great, but I went with the opening track "Che te ne fotte" as it is quite funky and very likeable instantly.  Yes, I understand Italian, but he sings with a deep Neapolitan dialect which I don't understand, yet this only proves that excellent music transcends all language barriers.  Enjoy!
 
 

Pino Daniele sounds like greek, or arabic, for a man who lives in Milano like me.

Anyway, CHE TE NE FOTTE? It's something between 

f**k's it got to do with you?

and

What do you care?


Actually, I looked up the meaning to the title a few years back, because I kind of suspected that, but the rest of it is still a mystery to me for the most part.  Unfortunately, he passed away in 2015 from a heart attack, but he put out quite a large discography in his time.
 
 

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Originally posted by TCat TCat wrote:

This brings back amazing memories for me.  During my time in Italy, I had a friend from Palermo recommend Pino Daniele to me as his excellent album "Vai mò"  had just been released.  Daniele is an amazing singer with impeccable timing, a knack for crossing all genres, and a perfect voice.  I had a hard time choosing which song to post off of this album as every song is great, but I went with the opening track "Che te ne fotte" as it is quite funky and very likeable instantly.  Yes, I understand Italian, but he sings with a deep Neapolitan dialect which I don't understand, yet this only proves that excellent music transcends all language barriers.  Enjoy!
S
 
 

Pino Daniele sounds like greek, or arabic, for a man who lives in Milano like me.

Anyway, CHE TE NE FOTTE? It's something between 

f**k's it got to do with you?

and

What do you care?




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If I had to choose a song that quite literally sounds Greek to me, then the obvious choice is Demis Roussos, and incredibly, this song "I Remember" is the only song he ever sung in his native Greek language! Smile
 
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I know very well this song and the album Catch Bull At Four.

I'm a fan.
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Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

well so much for my dreams of wining the thread Angry

did a first round of listenings to what we have so far.. 

A nice change of pace. Musically for the most parts.. not the most inspiring.. my own choice included but wasn't that the point of the theme. It is the singing.. the voice..  even the musicality of the languages and that is how will approach my votes

suspect I am going to need multiple listens to find votes 2 and 3 LOL Much as last poll.. the winner had already been found and like last time knew it before I heard all of them.

Don't hurry! There's still a day of potential additions!
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well so much for my dreams of wining the thread Angry

did a first round of listenings to what we have so far.. 

A nice change of pace. Musically for the most parts.. not the most inspiring.. my own choice included but wasn't that the point of the theme. It is the singing.. the voice..  even the musicality of the languages and that is how will approach my votes

suspect I am going to need multiple listens to find votes 2 and 3 LOL Much as last poll.. the winner had already been found and like last time knew it before I heard all of them.


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This band was suggested for addition several times, and I still believe they have a place here. Anyway, here you are - from the great country of Finland:



*spits half chewed carrots on monitor*


wooo hoooo!! LOL  


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Originally posted by mathman0806 mathman0806 wrote:

This thread is en fuego!!

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wow....yeah it is... and I"m putting dibs on the next one.  Mainly because the idea I had... so neatly ties into this one.
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