greek songs with lyrics in english, also lyrics of greek songs in greeklish
On Easter Day, we decided to post Asma Asmaton by Irene Pappas, one of the most significant poem-songs of the religious tradition, as presented in the Holy Bible. Asma Asmaton has its special position in Greek music as well. Asma … Read more
The great Greek actress Aliki Vougiouklaki sings Alitaki batiraki, a Greek song which translates to Poor little vagrant boy in English. The song was originally heard in the movie I arhontissa kai o alitis, one of the most known and … Read more
Dalida sings “Dance my troubles away“, a song whose melody sounds more than familiar. Dalida puts lyrics to Zorba’s dance, one of the most famous music themes not only in Greek music, but also in international music. Zorba’s dance, the … Read more
Giannis Parios sings Pio kali i monaksia, a Greek song which translates to “Loneliness is better”. The song Pio kali i monaksia is composed by Haris Varthakouris, the oldest son of Giannis Parios – we remind you that Parios is … Read more
Tony Maroudas sings Asta ta mallakia sou, a Greek song which translates to “Let your tender hair (fall)” in English. Asta ta mallakia sou is a very old song, created in early 1950s, and is considered a classic. It is … Read more
Nat King Cole sings “In the Cool of the Day”, a very well known song that was heard in the homonym movie of 1963. What does “In the cool of the day” have to do with Greek songs and Greek … Read more
Shirley Bassey sings Life Goes on, a song released in 1970 with her album called “Something”. The song “Life goes on” is actually “To gelasto paidi” by Mikis Theodorakis. In 1969 Kostas Gavras won the Oscar for Best Foreign Movie … Read more
Notis Sfakianakis sings the song Akou vre file, an old Greek song which translates to ” Listen my friend” in English. Akou vre file is an older Greek song originally sung by Stratos Dionisiou, a legendary Greek singer. It is … Read more
Giorgos Dalaras sings the song Mi mou thimoneis, a famous Greek song which translates to “Don’t be angry at me” written and composed by Stavros Kougioumtzis. The full title of the song is Mi mou thimoneis matia mou – Don’t … Read more
Vassilis Tsitsanis sings Sinnefiasmeni Kiriaki, a famous Greek song which translates to Cloudy Sunday. It is probably one of the songs – trademarks of the Greek composer. Sinnefiasmeni Kiriaki was written during the German occupation in Thessaloniki and was recorded … Read more
Sotiria Bellou sings the song Kane ligaki ipomoni, a Greek song which translates to Have a little patience in English. Kane ligaki ipomoni was recorded on November 11th 1948, sung by Bellou and Tsitsanis. It is a song symbol of … Read more
Eleftheria Arvanitaki sings Hilies vradies, a famous Greek song which translates to “A thousand nights” in English. “Hilies Vradies” is a very popular zeibekiko song which was originally sung by another amazing Greek singer, Jenny Vanou. Hilies vradies is a … Read more
Demis Roussos sings Forever and Ever, one of the most famous songs by the famous Greek singer. The homonym single “Forever and Ever” topped the charts in several countries in 1973 when it was first released and became one of the … Read more
Konstantina sings Mia Ellada Fos, a lovely Greek song which translates to “Greece full of light”. Mia Ellada fos is a rhythmic and very touching song about our beautiful country. A friend reminded me this song recently, trying to tell … Read more
The boys’ band Kokkina Halia sings the song Come with me, one of the candidate songs of the Greek final for the 2011 Eurovision song contest in Germany. The song Kokkina Halia is a nice and rhythmic, modern song that … Read more
Loukas Giorkas sings the song “Watch my Dance” featuring Stereo Mike,with music composed by Giannis Christodoulopoulos and with lyrics by Eleana Vrahali. The song Watch My Dance is performed in both English and Greek lyrics, and blends in a nice way a fusion … Read more
Nikki Ponte sings I don’t wannato dance , one of the 5 candidate songs for the representation of Greece to the Eurovision Song Contest in Germany, in May 2011. It is a dynamic and rhythmic song, with great chances to … Read more
Haris Alexiou sings Ksimeronei, a Greek song which means “It’s dawning” in English. Ksimeronei is a truly lovely song, one of the most known songs performed by Haroula Alexiou. It is composed by Antonis Vardis with lyrics by Haris Alexiou … Read more
Alkistis Protopsalti and Antonis Remos sing S agapo, a Greek song which means “I love you” in English. S’ agapo is a truly lovely duet, a love song you can dedicate to your loved ones on February 14th, or any … Read more
Efstathia sings Horis Esena, a Greek song which translates to Without you in English. Horis esena is a song that was released several years ago, when Efstathia participated in the Song Festival of Thessaloniki. Horis esena is an unconventional love … Read more
Alkistis Protopsalti sings Zita mou oti thes, a Greek song which translates to “Ask me whatever you want”. Zita mou oti thes (Ζήτα μου ότι θες in Greek) is a song written and composed by Haris Alexiou, who gave this … Read more
Giorgos Dalaras and Marinella sing ” I thalassa ki esi” (η θάλασσα κι εσύ in Greek), a song which translates to “The sea and you”. I thalassa ki esy is a Greek song, the Greek version of the very known … Read more
Giannis Kotsiras sings the song Poso s agapo, which translates to “How much I love you” in English. Poso s’ agapo is a Greek song composed by Manos Loizos with lyrics written by Lefteris Papadopoulos. The song Poso s agapo … Read more
Sokratis Malamas sings the song December 1903, based on a poem written by the great Greek poet Konstantinos Κavafis. “December 1903” is a love song based on a passionate love poem. The love – erotic feeling that dominates the soul … Read more
Aliki Vougiouklaki sings Thalassa Platia, a Greek song translated to Wide Sea in English. We have already posted the song with Harry Belafonte an now we are presenting the original version of the song as it was heard in the … Read more
Dimitra Galani sings Mou ‘takses taksidi na me pas, a Greek song which translates to You promised me to take me on a journey in English. It is a song written by Sotia Tsotou and Hristos Nikolopoulos. Mou ‘takses taksidi … Read more
Giorgos Dalaras sings Ah helidoni mou, a legendary Greek song which translates to Ah, my swallow in English. Ah helidoni mou is a song written by Lefteris Papadopoulos and composed by Manos Loizos. It is a song about freedom. It was … Read more
Harry Belafonte sings Thalassa Platia, a Greek song which translates to “Wide Sea” in English. Thalassa Platia is a song composed by the great Greek composer Manos Hadjidakis for the movie titled Madalena. The song was originally sung by the … Read more
Lolek sings A Valse of True Romance, a song which stands out today in the alternative scene of Greek music. Lolek is a young Greek composer and lyric writer who has managed to make himself – and his band – … Read more
Mihalis Hatzigiannis sings to Kalitero psema, a Greek song which translates to “The best lie” in English. To Kalitero Psema is a new love song released with his latest album at the end of 2010. The music in Kalitero psema … Read more