“Baila morena” is a song recorded in 2001 by the Italian singer Zucchero. The song was released as a single twice : first in 2001 (under the title “Baila (Sexy Thing)”), reaching #1 in Italy, but achieving a moderate success in the other countries, then in 2006 as a duet with the band Maná, as the soundtrack of the film Les Bronzés 3 : Amis pour la vie (English : French Fried Vacation 3 – Friends Forever), becoming this time a huge hit in France and Belgium. In 2007, the song was covered by Patrick Fiori and Hélène Ségara and included in a medley available on Les Enfoirés’ album La Caravane des Enfoirés.
Tag: Pop
K’NAAN – Wavin’ Flag (2010 World Cup)
“Wavin’ Flag” is a song by Somali-Canadian artist K’naan from his album Troubadour. The song was a global hit, reaching the top ten in 19 charts around the world and was chosen as Coca-Cola’s promotional anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, hosted by South Africa. The English version was released as “Wavin’ Flag (Coca Cola Mix)” by K’naan. A version of the song featuring Will. i. Am and David Guetta in Spanish was targeted for international release. Many other bilingual and country-specific versions were released. A remake of the song by an ad hoc supergroup of Canadian artists, credited as Young Artists for Haiti, became a charity single in Canada. The meaning behind the song is the unity of Africa and its love for Soccer.
Kylie Minogue – Spinning Around
“Spinning Around” was met with favorable reviews from music critics, some of who viewed the song as one of Minogue’s best. The song received chart success in Australia, as it became Minogue’s first number-one single there since “Confide In Me” (1994).
Sting – Desert Rose
“Desert Rose” is a single by Sting from his album Brand New Day (1999). The song is noted for Sting’s duet performance with Algerian raï singer Cheb Mami, creating a distinct world music feel to the song. It also has a popular music video featuring Sting taking a trip through the Mojave Desert in a Jaguar S-Type and then going to a nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada to perform the song with Cheb Mami. After shooting the video, Sting’s manager Miles Copeland III approached a music licensing maven, Lloyd Simon, to work with Jaguar on a collaboration, and the auto company featured the video in their prominent television advertisements during the year 2000.
Toploader – Dancing in The Moonlight
“Dancing in the Moonlight” is the title song on the 1973 King Harvest album Dancing in the Moonlight. The track was released as a single in 1972 and it reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100. The band released other singles, but those were never able to match the success of “Dancing in the Moonlight”. The track used a Wurlitzer electric piano throughout.