NANA MOUSKOURI - SINGS THE BEATLES (2023)

Singer, political activist, Greek pacifist and UNICEF goodwill ambassador Nana Mouskouri was born in Chania, Crete Island, Greece, on October 13, 1934.

She was a Greek deputy in the European Parliament from 1994 to 1999, through the “New Democracy” party, the main center-right political party in her country.

Famous and renowned throughout the world, Nana became one of the best-selling singers in the history of music, with more than 350 million copies sold. Her musical genre flirted with different styles, such as: jazz, pop, folk, easy listening, world music and even classics.

Knowledgeable in several languages, she has recorded more than 1500 songs in more than 15 languages, including Greek, French, English, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hebrew, Welsh, Mandarin (Chinese), Japanese, Corsican, Arabic and Turkish.

In a duet with the Brazilian singer and composer Martinho da Vila, Nana recorded the song Canta, canta, minha gente, one of the samba singer's greatest hits, which she had also performed in other languages.

She has worked for the record labels Fontana, Polydor, Mercury, Verve, Philips, Polygram and Universal Music.

In 2018, the year she turned 84, singer Nana released the album “Forever Young”. One of the standout tracks was the original version of Salma ya salama, in Arabic, recorded in honor of friend and Italian singer Dalida (1933-1987), who would have turned 85 years old if she were alive.

In this post, I present a compilation of songs recorded by the Beatles sung by Nana Mouskouri, listed below:

01. Let it be;

02. Yesterday;

03. Eleanor rigby;

04. Imagine;

05. Hey jude;

06. The long and winding road;

07. Till there was you.

 

Links:

NANA MOUSKOURI - SINGS THE BEATLES (Mp3)

POLYDOR / LPM - BRASIL 2023 (Flac)

OS ANOS DE BEATLEMANIA - VOLUMES 1 E 2 - VÁRIOS (1997) REPOST

I believe that Beatles songs are the most covered by other musicians and bands on the planet. Undoubtedly, in the 1960s and 1970s, they played a very important role in influencing the "Jovem Guarda" movement, as well as in Brazilian rock, which would soon emerge, having its peak in the 1980s.

In this post, the rescue is due to the versions and reinterpretations of Beatles songs. At that time Renato Barros was the greatest versionist of Beatles songs. There were also others, such as: Leno (Gileno), Lilian (Lilian Knapp), Paulo César Barros, Lisma Dantas, Antony Middelton, Fernando Adour, Carlos Wallace, Regina Correa, among others.

In 1997, three volumes of compilations of some songs recorded at the time of Jovem Guarda were released in Brazil by the CBS label, now Sony, with the Columbia label. The selection of repertoire and production was made by the great researcher and producer Marcelo Fróes.

Also noteworthy are the beautiful covers illustrated by Frederico Mendes. So we took the opportunity and posted a "2 in 1" disc, containing the songs from volumes 1 and 2, so that friends of the blog can enjoy them.

Below is the list of songs that are part of this series compiled by the CBS label:

Volume 1:

01. Sou tão feliz (Love me do) - Renato & Seus Blue Caps;

02. Do you want to know a secret - The Youngsters;

03. Ana (Anna) - Renato & Seus Blue Caps;

04. O sol se põe no horizonte (I'll be on to him) - Leno & Lilian;

05. Feche os olhos (All my loving) - Renato & Seus Blue Caps;

06. I want to hold your hand - The Youngsters;

07. Escreva logo (Please Mr. Postman) - Renato & Seus Blue Caps;

08. A hard day's night - The Youngsters;

09. Menina linda (I should have know better) - Renato & Seus Blue Caps;

10. Gente demais (Ticket to ride) - The Youngsters;

11. O que eu posso fazer (Baby's in black) - Renato & Seus Blue Caps;

12. Meu bem (Girl) - Madrugada & Seu Conjunto;

Volume 2:

13. Feche os olhos (All my loving) - Lafayette;
14. Sou feliz dançando com você (I'm happy just to dance with you) - Renato & Seus Blue Caps;
15. Vem (Help) - The Youngsters;
16. Eu sei (I'll be back) - Renato & Seus Blue Caps;
17.  Yesterday - Lafayette;
18. Garota malvada (I call your name) - Renato & Seus Blue Caps;
19. Day tripper - Lafayette;
20. Meu primeiro amor (You're going to lose that girl) - Renato & Seus Blue Caps;
21. You won't see me - Lafayette;
22. Gosto de você (Tell me what you see) - Renato & Seus Blue Caps;
23. Michelle - Lafayette;
24. Dona do meu coração (Run for your love) - Renato & Seus Blue Caps. 

 

Links:

OS ANOS DE BEATLEMANIA - VOLUME 1 E 2

COLUMBIA / CBS - BRASIL 1997

MARY WELLS - LOVE SONGS TO THE BEATLES (1965)

In this post, I present the tribute to the Beatles released by the singer Mary Wells, in 1965, by 20th Century Fox Records, added by 2 bonuses.

American soul, R&B and pop singer Mary Esther Wells was born on May 13, 1943 and died on July 26, 1992.

She was the first singer to sign a contract with the Motown label, where she recorded her biggest hit, the song My Guy, in 1964. She also recorded a duet with singer Marvin Gaye, with whom she scored the hits Once upon a time and What's the matter with you baby?"

Upon turning 20, Wells decided to break his contract with Motown and signed with 20th Century Fox. In addition to music, there was the promise of a film career. But on the new label she didn't repeat the same success she had on Motown.

Despite relative success with her first three singles on Fox, her album failed commercially and her contract was terminated.

Then, the singer signed with a new label, ATCO, which was a subsidiary of Atlantic Records. Although their first single, Dear Love, peaked at number six on the Billboard R&B chart, subsequent ones flopped.

In 1968, she signed with Jubilee Records, but was again unsuccessful - and so would Reprise afterward.

Her career would be reborn in 1981, when she recorded the album "In And Out Of Love", released by Epic Records. The single Gigolo became a huge hit and reached number two on the Billboard charts.

Sadly, singer Mary Well died in 1992 from laryngeal cancer.

Below, the list of songs that are part of the album "Love Songs To The Beatles", posted here on the blog:

01. He loves you;

02. All my lovin';

03. Please, please me;

04. Do you want to know a secret;

05. Can't buy me love;

06. I should have known better;

07. Help;

08. Eight days a week;

09. And I love him;

10. Ticket to ride;

11. Yesterday;

12. I saw him standing there;

Bônus:

13. Come together;
14. Money 

Links:

MARY WELLS - LOVE SONGS OF THE BEATLES

20th CENTURY FOX RECORDS - USA 1965

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OS ANOS DA BEATLEMANIA - VOLUME 3 (1997) REPOST

In this post, I present the album “Os Anos da Beatlemania – Volume 3”, released in Brazil, in 1997, by the Columbia label, which was part of a trilogy.

Volume 3 contains 12 original songs, performed by Brazilian artists, such as Renato & Seus Blue Caps, Ed Wilson, Lafayette, Os Rubis, The Spokes, The G/9 Group, Orquestra Serenata Tropical, Madrugada & Seu Conjunto, Os Rubis, Super Quentes, Márcio Greick and Leroy Martin Orchestra.

Following the same tune as the album selection, to complete the blog LaplayaBeatles is including 13 more bonus songs, with the participation of Ronnie Von, Brazilian Bitles, Marcio Greick, Nalva Aguiar and Golden Boys & The Fevers.

The following is the list of songs and performers of the post's album selection:

01. Até o fim [You won't see me] (Renato & Seus Blue Caps);

02. Não volto mais [Paperback writer] (Renato & Seus Blue Caps);

03. Good day sunshine (Os Rubis);

04. Ela me deixou chorando [Lucy in the sky with diamonds] (Ed Wilson);

05. The fool on the hill (The Spokes);

06. Lady madonna (The G9 Group);

07. You never give me your money (Orquestra Serenata Tropical);

08. Let it be (Lafayette);

09. Adeus [Goodbye] (Madrugada & Seu Conjunto);

10.  Meu bom Deus [My Sweet Lord] (Os Super Quentes);

11. O final [The end] (Marcio Greick);

12. Lucy in the sky with diamonds (Leroy Martin Orquestra);

13. Meu bem [Girl] (Ronnie Von);

14. Ontem [Yesterday] (Golden Boys & The Fevers);

15. Qual a razão [Day tripper] (Brazilian Bitles);

16. Penny Lane (Marcio Greick);

17. Adeus [Goodbye] (Nalva Aguiar);

18. Thank you girl (Brazilian Bitles);

19. You've got to hide your love away (Ronnie Von);

20. Sempre vou te amar [When I'm sixty four] (Marcio Greick);

21. Michelle (Golden Boys & The Fevers);

22. Mary [I've just see a face] (Brazilian Bitles);

23.  Minha menina [Eleanor rigby] (Marcio Greick);

24. Help (Golden Boys);

25. O Homem só [Nowhere man] (Brazilian Bitles).

Links:

OS ANOS DE BEATLEMANIA - VOLUME 3

COLUMBIA - BRASIL 1997

 

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ANDY WILLIAMS - OS GRANDES SUCESSOS DOS BEATLES (20220

Today, I present a compilation with hits by the members of the Beatles interpreted by the American singer Andy Williams, which are arranged in their long discography.

Howard Andrew Williams, known as Andy Williams, was born in Wall Lake, USA on December 3, 1927 and died in Branson, USA on September 25, 2012.

He was one of the most famous American singers of the "Easy Listening" style, having performed numerous hits, among them the theme song for the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's" with the song Moon river.

He began singing at the local Presbyterian Church, then formed a quartet with his brothers and performed at the Bing Crosby show in 1944. His solo career began in 1952 and scored hits, until he became one of the most popular singers in the country in the 1950s. 1960.

He won eighteen gold and three platinum records, second only to singers Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Johnny Mathis, and is known for combining good musical taste, vocal technique and charisma.

He had the opportunity to have his own television show, the “Andy Williams Show”, the most popular at the time and which won three Emmy awards, between 1962 and 1971, alongside Julie Andrews, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby Darin, Jerry Lewis , Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Robert Goulet, Sammy Davis Jr., brothers Karen and Richard Carpenter, Tony Bennett, Dorival Caymmi, Marcos Valle (from whom he recorded Summer samba (So nice) and The Face I Love) and Antonio Carlos Jobim, who considered him the best American bossa nova singer.

In the 1990s, he founded his own theater called “Moon River Theater” in Branson, Missouri. He recorded the Christmas carol albums, earning him the title of Mr. Christmas, and performed for seven years in a row at the Grammys.

He passed away on September 25, 2012, at the age of 84, due to complications from his bladder cancer disease.

Below is the list of songs that make up this compilation of the post:

01. Yesterday;
02. Michelle;
03. Here, there and everywhere;
04. The long winding road;
05. Something;
06. A taste of honey;
07. Yesterday (Live version);
08. My sweet lord;
09. My love;
10. Imagine.

Links:

ANDY WILLIAMS - OS GRANDES SUCESSOS DOS BEATLES

CBS / LAPLAYAMUSIC - BRASIL 2022

 

ANDRE KOSTELANETZ - OS GRANDES SUCESSOS DOS BEATLES (2022)

In this post, I present another collection from the blog LaPlayaMusic, with songs by the Beatles, performed under arrangements and conducted by Andre Kostelanetz, American popular conductor, born in Russia, exponent in the 1950s to 1970s.

The songs on this compilation were taken from their long discography, composed by the Beatles together or on their own, listed below:

01. Michele;
02. Help;
03. Lady Madonna;
04. Yesterday;
05. Till there was you;
06. Let it be;
07. Fool on the hill;
08. The long and winding road;
09. A taste of honey;
10. My love.

Links:

ANDRE KOSTELANETZ - OS GRANDES SUCESSOS DOS BEATLES

LAPLAYAMUSIC - BRASIL 2022