Rachel’s Song – Blade Runner Vangelis

Vangelis composed the music for the movie Blade Runner. Rachel’s song was included in the soundtrack of the movie, but it was never heard in the actual movie! It can be guessed that the song was going to be used … Read more

I agapi pou menei – Michalis Hatzigiannis

Michalis Hatzigiannis sings the song I agapi pou menei, a Greek song which translates to “Where does love live”? The song I agapi pou menei was composed by Michalis Hatzigiannis for a Greek TV series called “Polykatoikia”. It is a … Read more

I Ellada pote den pethainei – Sofia Vempo

Sofia Vempo sings I Ellada pote den pethainei , a Greek song which translates to “Greece Never Dies”. I Ellada pote den pethainei is one of the most known songs associated with the Greek Resistance against the Germans in 1940. … Read more

Το tragoudi tou Ari – Petros Pandis

Petros Pandis sings To tragoudi tou Ari, a Greek song which translates to “Aris’ song”, composed by Notis Mavroudis. The song was included in an album released in 1974, called “The songs of the Greek Resistance”. The Greek Resistance is the … Read more

Pirotehnimata – Helena Paparizou

Helena Paparizou sings Pirotehnimata, a Greek song which translates to Fireworks in English. It is a song written by Kostas Doxas and composed by Giorgos Sampanis. Pirotehnimata is a rhythmic and dynamic song, of the same genre and type we are used … Read more

Proino Tsigaro – Haris Alexiou, Giorgos Dalaras

Haris Alexiou and Giorgos Dalaras sing the song Proino Tsigaro, which translates to “Morning Cigarette” in English. It is a very famous love song, composed by Notis Mavroudis. There is a common misunderstanding about this song, as many people think … Read more

Blade Runner – Vangelis

The main theme of Blade Runner, the movie, composed by Vangelis is one of the most renowned and popular movie themes in the history of American films. The Blade Runner soundtrack was composed by Vangelis for Ridley Scott’s 1982 film … Read more

I do – Kalomoira

Looking for a wedding song with English lyrics by a Greek singer? Kalomoira sings I do, a song that reminds us right away of a wedding, and indeed, this is the purpose of the song, to give us a nice … Read more

Eternity and A Day – Eleni Karaindrou

Eleni Karaindrou composes and performs the theme from Eternity and A Day, called “By the Sea”. The track was heard for the first time in the soundtrack of the movie Eternity and a Day. Eleni Karaindrou is the loyal composer … Read more

Mpikan stin poli oi ohtroi – Nikos Xilouris

Nikos Xilouris sings the song Mpikan stin poli oi ohtroi, a famous Greek song that was released during a sensitive period in Greece, in 1971, during the Greek junta. Mpikan stin poli oi ohtroi is translated to “The enemies entered … Read more

Eros – Chris Spheeris

Chris Spheeris, the famous Greek composer who lives and works in the US making Greek Music known in the other part of the Atlantic Ocean,  presents us Eros, an instrumental theme dedicated to the people who love each other. Spheeris … Read more

Everyone Dance – Michalis Hatzigiannis

Michalis Hatzigiannis sings Everyone dance, the English version of a famous and successful Greek song called “Heria Psila”. Everyone dance is the second song by Michalis Hatzigiannis with English lyrics only. Both Everyone Dance and More than Beautiful will be … Read more

1492: Conquest of Paradise – Vangelis

1492: the Conquest of Paradise – A theme composed by Vangelis for the movie 1492: Conquest of Paradise,  directed by Ridley Scott, as a 500th anniversary commemoration of Christopher Columbus’ voyage to the New World and the discovery of America.  … Read more

Tou Ai Giorgi – Alkistis Protopsalti

Alkistis Protopsalti sings the song Tou Ai Giorgi, a Greek song which translates to ” Of St George” in English. Tou Ai Giorgi is the Greek version of the renowned song Ederlezi, composed by Goran Bregovic. The lyrics of the … Read more

Theos An Einai – Haris Alexiou

Haris Alexiou sings the song Theos an einai, which translates to If there is a God. This Greek song is written by the Greek lyricist Lina Nikolakopoulou and composed by the famous Bosnian composer Goran Bregovic. This song Theos an … Read more

Prin to Telos – Vassilis Papakonstantinou

Vassilis Papakonstantinou sings Prin to Telos, a Greek song which translates to “Before the End”. It is composed by Lucio Battisti and the lyrics are written by Lina Nikolakopoulou. Prin to Telos is a very emotional and touching song that speaks directly … Read more

Atthida – Aleka Kanellidou

Aleka Kanellidou sings the song Atthida, a Greek song based on the poem Atthis by Sappho, the ancient Greek poet. Sappho was one of the only well-known ancient Greek women poets. Born between 630 and 612 B.C., Sappho lived an … Read more

Last Summer – Nikos Gkanos

Nikos Gkanos sings the song Last summer, a Greek song with English lyrics that became the super summer hit in 2010. Last Summer is the biggest dance hit of 2010, but only few knew at the beginning that this song … Read more

Yes I Do – Monika

Monika sings “Yes I do“, a new song recently released by this new “wonder” of the Greek music who reminds us that blending tradition and modern sounds can make Greek music even more interesting and variable. Even from the introduction … Read more

To parti – Manolis Mitsias

Manolis Mitsias sings the song To Parti , a Greek song written by Lina Nikolakopoulou and composed by Kiki Lesendric. The song is translated to “The Party” in English. The song “To parti” is a very emotional song; it was … Read more

Amazing Grace – Nana Mouskouri

Nana Mouskouri sings Amazing Grace,  one of the most renowned foreign songs based on a poem written 3 centuries ago. Although not a Greek song, Amazing Grace was one of the songs that made Nana Mouskouri known and appreciated abroad. … Read more

Kapou iparhei i agapi mou – Nana Mouskouri

Nana Mouskouri sings Kapou iparhei i agapi mou, a very famous Greek song composed by Manos Hadjidakis, which translates to “My love must be out there somewhere”. There is a long story and few gossips behind the song “Kapou iparhei i … Read more

I endekati entoli – Nana Mouskouri

Nana Mouskouri sings “I endekati entoli”, a Greek song which translates to “The Eleventh Commandment”. What makes the song stand out is the collaboration of three great personalities of the Greek Music: Nikos Gatsos wrote the lyrics, Manos Hadjidakis composed … Read more

Sinavlia – Haris Alexiou

Haris Alexiou sings Sinavlia, a Greek song written by Lina Nikolakopoulou and composed by Nikos Antypas, which means “Concert”. Sinavlia is one of the most touching Greek songs you can hear; is it Alexiou’s voice that makes it so unique? Is … Read more

O arhigos – Haris Alexiou

Haris Alexiou sings the song O arhigos, which translates to “The Captain”. It is one of the best Greek songs ever written, with lyrics by Lefteris Papadopoulos and music composed by Manos Loizos. Despite the common belief, Haris Alexiou is … Read more

Asteri mou feggari mou – Melina Mercouri

Melina Mercouri sings the song Asteri mou feggari mou, a lovely Greek song which means “My star, my moon”, in English. Asteri mou feggari mou was composed by Mikis Theodorakis and is also known as the love theme of the movie Phaedra, … Read more

Strose to stroma sou – Nikos Kourkoulos

Nikos Kourkoulos and a choir sing the song Strose to stroma sou, a Greek song which means “Prepare the mattress” or “Make the bed”, in a free translation to English. The song was composed by Mikis Theodorakis and was sung by … Read more

Eho ena mistiko – Aliki Vougiouklaki

Aliki Vougiouklaki sings the song Eho ena mistiko, which means “I have a Secret”. Eho ena mistiko is a Greek song composed by Manos Hadjidakis, for the movie “To ksilo vgike apo ton paradeiso” ( Slapping came from Heaven). It … Read more

Never on Sunday – Connie Francis

Connie Francis, the famous American actress sings Never on Sunday, the legendary song written and composed by Manos Hadjidakis, in a different version than the original one from Melina Mercouri. “Never on Sunday” was written by Manos Hadjidakis originally in … Read more

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