Paloma Blanca
George Baker Selection, George Baker
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When the sun shines on the mountains And the night is on the run It's a new day, it's a new way And I fly up to the sun I can feel the morning sunlight I can smell the new-born hay I can hear God's voices calling From my golden sky-light way Una paloma blanca I'm just a bird in the sky Una paloma blanca Over the mountain I fly No one can take my freedom away Once I had my share of losing Once they locked me on a chain Yes, they tried to break my power Oh, I still can feel the pain Una paloma blanca I'm just a bird in the sky Una paloma blanca Over the mountain I fly No one can take my freedom away
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Written by: Johannes Bouwens, HANS BOUWENS
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10 facts about this song
Song Origins"Paloma Blanca" is a song written by Dutch musician George Baker and performed by his band, George Baker Selection.
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LanguagesThe song has been covered and translated into multiple languages. The original version was performed in English, while notable covers include a Spanish version by Julio Iglesias, and a German version by Heino.
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Commercial SuccessIt was released in 1975 and became a global hit. In the Netherlands, where Baker and his band are from, it sat atop the charts. Internationally, it was a Top 10 hit in over half a dozen nations, taking the #1 spot in several of them.
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Musical StyleThe song is written in the style of Europop and displays traits of Mexican music.
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Popularity EnduranceDespite its release over 40 years ago, it remains a popular track. As of November 2021, it has over 21 million views on YouTube.
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Song Message"Paloma Blanca," which translates to "White Dove" in English, is used as a symbol of peace in the song.
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Key Artist RecognitionGeorge Baker is mostly known for this hit, "Paloma Blanca," and the song "Little Green Bag," which was featured in Quentin Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs."
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Cultural InfluenceThe song is well-known not only for its upbeat and catchy tune but also because it has been employed in many cultural, political, and sporting scenarios. For example, during an audience at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI used the tune to greet Spanish-speaking pilgrims.
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Later RecognitionIn 2005, the song enjoyed a new wave of popularity when it was featured in a KFC commercial, and George Baker himself appeared in it.
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George Baker’s Personal AttachmentBaker often spoke of how much the song meant to him. In a 2015 interview, he said, “I always feel very proud when I’m singing Paloma Blanca on stage. Freedom; it’s everything. I was born poor, and I worked hard to get to where I am. That’s what Paloma Blanca symbolizes to me – freedom.”
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