Ray Gin Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 A little bit of Edith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Still my favourite Eurovision winner... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Lincs Jambo Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 A couple of Stranglers songs here: Totally in French and the next one has a bit in French at the very end: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 4 hours ago, Dino Velvet said: Ha. No I put up a random song by a European artist but I think you’re looking for English songs recorded in another language Nah - just any songs which include lyrics in a European language - ideally, songs that have been hits in the UK or broadly recognised in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 3 hours ago, Sawdust Caesar said: Blur - To The End. They did a version in French With Francoise Hardy, it's lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 You need to chuck in Du Hast by Rammstein, a challenge for any speaker system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Robbie Williams does a version of ‘Supreme’ in French Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gordons Gloves Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Lady Gaga has a song in the movie "A Star Is Born". Pish movie but couple of decent songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieb Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I tried to promote this a few years ago , one of my poker playing tunes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Some Poruguese from a Brazilian band who mostly sing in English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 7 hours ago, Darren said: You can get an entirely German version of David Bowie's Heroes. There are a variety of versions recorded including a half and half English and German version and a French version. See the "Heroes EP" which was reproduced in a recent box set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Most of the tunes from Rammstein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) Seeing Frank Black there reminds me that Pixies did loads of songs in bad Spanglish. My personal favourite is this much-overlooked gem: And got tickets this morning to see them at the Usher Hall in September. Happy days! Edited April 5, 2019 by Craig_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Surprised these havent been mentioned... The Beatles singing I Want To Hold Your Hand in German... Komn Gib Mir Deine Hand And She Loves You... Sie Liebt Dich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Apologies if I’ve missed it, but it appears after 65 replies, nobody has mentioned this classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Some French in this classic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 (edited) I can't believe no one's mentioned the Rat-ta-tat-ta-tat song. Edited April 6, 2019 by Lemongrab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 8 hours ago, Craig Gordons Gloves said: Lady Gaga has a song in the movie "A Star Is Born". Pish movie but couple of decent songs. Far better Grace Jones original on the previous page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingm616 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qz2bOXLEvuE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Ladytron have two singers, one Bulgarian: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Dk3Fa4lOQfbA&ved=2ahUKEwib2cjPmLvhAhUBLVAKHdaSBLYQ3ywwAXoECA0QEQ&usg=AOvVaw1RjpLy72eaLJTtzkzNVf1l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 If we’re going for Serge Gainsbourg / Eurovision here’s Wizo’s version of his 1965 winner The song that only came third in 1958 was covered by Dean Martin and became much better known And this 1967 Classic from Vicky Leandros - was on the radio last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 (edited) Have we had Icelandic yet? (Nonsense lyrics but with some Icelandic) Edited April 6, 2019 by FWJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 I’d like to add Acadian Driftwood by The Band. A pearl among the europop swine in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Misplaced childhood,perimeter walk I think. It’s about 5 hrs and 43 minutes in on side 2. Worth waiting for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 On 05/04/2019 at 20:04, Craig_ said: Seeing Frank Black there reminds me that Pixies did loads of songs in bad Spanglish. My personal favourite is this much-overlooked gem: And got tickets this morning to see them at the Usher Hall in September. Happy days! ? I was going to post a few yesterday but was on data so didn't want to play tunes. La Isla De Encarta and Vamos. I also got tickets for the Usher Hall. They are still phenomenal live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 8 hours ago, FWJ said: Have we had Icelandic yet? (Nonsense lyrics but with some Icelandic) Cocteau Twins did this style first but they were Scottish. Gutted that the Jonsi and Alex gig at the Usher Hall has been cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Order Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Arcade Fire do a number of songs with French lyrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 And some Portuguese... Anyone remember this? Sérgio Mendes song, version by Echobeatz. Was in the top 10 of the charts. Released in time for France ‘98 (How’d that work out for ya, Brazil ...?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck berrys hairline Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Rammstein - Du Hast is surely the most recognisable ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1959 Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 David Bowie: Heroes German - Helden Heros French Regazzo Solo, Regazzo Sola Seasons In the Sun Somewhere Beyond The Sea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpship Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 I'm in love with this woman and her voice. Born in Paris, France She is of Algerian, Egyptian, Indian and Cambodian descent You need to turn the volume up, also listen to all of it. Takes a little while to get going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 A couple of Kirsty MacColl songs from her final album had Spanish verse or chorus In These Shoes Mambo De La Luna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo89 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Voodoo song willy william Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) I first heard this one on the first episode of Chris Morris's Blue Jam and I liked it but assumed it was just a piss take written for the programme and then, bizarrely, heard it used in Mad Men just a few weeks later. Edited April 8, 2019 by RobboM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 36 minutes ago, RobboM said: I first heard this one on the first episode of Chris Morris's Blue Jam and I liked it but assumed it was just a piss take written for the programme and then, bizarrely, heard it used in Mad Men just a few weeks later. Brilliant song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Spanish Bombs - The Clash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haken Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Don't think anyone has suggested Peter Gabriel - Games Without Frontiers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haken Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Or Ian Dury and the Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythmn Stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) ''Cinque''. Edited April 11, 2019 by Bridge of Djoum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdust Caesar Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Wayne Newton - Danke Schoen (sung by Ferris Bueller in the shower). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Vespa Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 The Paris Match - The Style Council Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 99 red balloons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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