Enfants du Pirée
Dalida
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Oh, you can kiss me on a Monday A Monday, a Monday is very, very good Or you can kiss me on a Tuesday A Tuesday, a Tuesday, in fact I wish you would Or you can kiss me on a Wednesday A Thursday, a Friday and Saturday is best But never, never on a Sunday A Sunday, a Sunday, 'cause that's my day of rest Most any day you can be my guest Any day you say, but my day of rest Just name the day that you like the best Only stay away on my day of rest Oh, you can kiss me on a cool day, a hot day A wet day, which everyone you choose Or try to kiss me on a gray day, a May day A pay day, and see if I refuse And if you make it on a bleak day A freak day, a week day, why you can be my guest But never, never on a Sunday
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Written by: MANOS HADJIDAKIS, BILLY TOWNE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Enfants du Pirée" is originally a French song performed by the iconic singer, Dalida. It was released in 1960.
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International FameThe song earned international fame and was recorded in several languages, inclusive of German, Italian, and Japanese.
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Remake Song"Enfants du Pirée" is essentially the French version of the song "Never on Sunday," which was featured in the Greek film of the same name.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a huge success on the French charts, securing the number one position for nine consecutive weeks. It sold over a million copies and was certified gold.
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Dalida's IdentityDalida, the singer of "Enfants du Pirée," is a French-Italian Egyptian-born singer and actress. She was hugely famous in Europe, particularly in France and Italy.
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Global PopularityThe song's popularity extended to the United States where it was covered by several artists, including Connie Francis.
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Music CompositionThe song was composed by Manos Hadjidakis, a famous Greek composer, and was adapted into French by Jacques Larue.
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Film SoundtrackUpon its release, "Enfants du Pirée" served as the soundtrack for the 1960 film "Never on a Sunday". Dalida was chosen to sing the French version of the title song.
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Cultural ImpactApart from its commercial success, the song also had a significant cultural impact. It notably managed to introduce Greek popular music to a broader international audience.
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Dalida's LegacyAlthough Dalida passed away in 1987, "Enfants du Pirée" remains one of her most enduring and popular songs.
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