This song is so emotionally full of energy, that when Nana sang it at a concert, it overwhelmed me. It is a wonder few others sing it, but of course the challenge is to sing to Nana's level of musical perfection. One duet does try though, Mitsias & Galani - Enas Mythos, which I downloaded to my mp3 files a few years back.
The song is written on 6/8 time, played slowly with a syncopated first beat and the accent on the fourth and sixth beats: this is the stately Tsamikos folk dance, a favorite of Hadjidakis.
The Chorus in "Lysistrata" are discussing if the sex strike they plan is likely to make their husbands stop warring. The song is a debate on whether it's possible for men and women to live apart. The chorus leader starts and sings of a legend she's heard of: a man who hated all women so much, that chose to live all alone in the mountains. The Chorus responds with a similar tale of another man, who hated all men and chose the life of a hermit as well, yet he loved all women very, very much.
A little-known fact is that this song is on lyrics by Aristophanes, from the 1957 production of "Lysistrata" by the National Theater, for which Manos Hadjidakis wrote the music. The translation was by Thrasyboulos Stavrou, direction by Alexis Solomos, Mary Aroni played Lysistrata, Jenny Karezi played Myrrhine and the leader of the Chorus was Aleka Paizi, who actually sang it for the first time. It was the first ever Aristophanes production staged in the ancient theatre of Epidaurus.
oui gabriel tu sais tout !! et je t adore t adorer et cette chanson est un bijou qui ouvre tu as raison et ferme le spectacle comme un serti sur un diamant
I don't remeber the year of recording but I know that is WONERFULLL SONG by Manos Hadzidakis,who celebebred the Greek wonderfull songs!! Nana You're great!!!
Fantastique! C'est aussi l'une de mes chansons préférées de Nana. Et en voici une très belle interprétation, quoique je préfère entre toutes la version studio, où la musique est encore plus belle. Merci Bellecourse.
Elle fit son entrée en scène avec cette chanson lors de son triomphale récital à l'Olympia en 1970 et termina son récital par cette même chanson .Des tonnerres d'aplaudissements lui fût rendus et elle le mérite bien .
j'ai acheté le vinyle de ce récital en 1971 j'avais alors 13 ans je l'ai toujours en parfait état...et j'ai une très grande collection de vinyle de nana...bravooooo Nana
Now that I learned what it translate to That is interesting. I've Known this song for over 30 + plus years, From my teenage years to now, I still have to stop whatever I'm doing just to listen to her sing. She is one of my all time favorites and it doesn't what language Nana sings.
''one fable'' to tell you ..once upon a time was a man that gonna away to the mountains,in the desert ,living with the chase.. because hated the women../////////in this fable you tell me i will tell another fable...was upon a time a man without haus and for hate to men gonna away in mountains/desrt but he loved all the women........
To hear a very early live recording of this song (1960) with Nana Mouskouri and Yiorgos Moutsios (orchestra conducted by Manos Hadjidakis), see
Μάνος Χατζιδάκις - Ο μύθος
posted by elegantgypsy1 .
pbot1959 11 months ago
Pwpw re malaka t fwnh exei h poutana???
nifitsaaa 1 year ago
This song is so emotionally full of energy, that when Nana sang it at a concert, it overwhelmed me. It is a wonder few others sing it, but of course the challenge is to sing to Nana's level of musical perfection. One duet does try though, Mitsias & Galani - Enas Mythos, which I downloaded to my mp3 files a few years back.
rfish54 1 year ago
A sound to be cherished......... and shared with angels! Nana Mouskouri is extremely good for your health and well-being!
benoni45 1 year ago
This song sends shivers down my spine. The first time I saw Nana sing it live I cried; it was so emotional.
Thanks for posting
pugthing 1 year ago
Just stunning!
pogospace 1 year ago
The song is written on 6/8 time, played slowly with a syncopated first beat and the accent on the fourth and sixth beats: this is the stately Tsamikos folk dance, a favorite of Hadjidakis.
bbggg 2 years ago
The Chorus in "Lysistrata" are discussing if the sex strike they plan is likely to make their husbands stop warring. The song is a debate on whether it's possible for men and women to live apart. The chorus leader starts and sings of a legend she's heard of: a man who hated all women so much, that chose to live all alone in the mountains. The Chorus responds with a similar tale of another man, who hated all men and chose the life of a hermit as well, yet he loved all women very, very much.
bbggg 2 years ago
A little-known fact is that this song is on lyrics by Aristophanes, from the 1957 production of "Lysistrata" by the National Theater, for which Manos Hadjidakis wrote the music. The translation was by Thrasyboulos Stavrou, direction by Alexis Solomos, Mary Aroni played Lysistrata, Jenny Karezi played Myrrhine and the leader of the Chorus was Aleka Paizi, who actually sang it for the first time. It was the first ever Aristophanes production staged in the ancient theatre of Epidaurus.
bbggg 2 years ago
oui gabriel tu sais tout !! et je t adore t adorer et cette chanson est un bijou qui ouvre tu as raison et ferme le spectacle comme un serti sur un diamant
lucajaccio 2 years ago
Mickil Gabriel
Est ce que par hasard vous ne vous trompez pas avec la chanson Den Etan Nissi?
Elle l'a repris à la fin avec l'explication de la chanson en français
giseleademers 2 years ago
I don't remeber the year of recording but I know that is WONERFULLL SONG by Manos Hadzidakis,who celebebred the Greek wonderfull songs!! Nana You're great!!!
vuk1973july 2 years ago
Fantastique! C'est aussi l'une de mes chansons préférées de Nana. Et en voici une très belle interprétation, quoique je préfère entre toutes la version studio, où la musique est encore plus belle. Merci Bellecourse.
Colombe34 2 years ago
Nana: Hermosa Total !
ZurrozaBarrera 2 years ago
Elle fit son entrée en scène avec cette chanson lors de son triomphale récital à l'Olympia en 1970 et termina son récital par cette même chanson .Des tonnerres d'aplaudissements lui fût rendus et elle le mérite bien .
Merci Nana
Mickil-Gabriel
MICKILGABRIEL 2 years ago
Les tambours me rappellent les cérémonies d'inauguration des jeux d'Athènes ! Saisissant !
Quelle voix Nana !!!
Ευχαριστω !
viobibi 2 years ago
j'ai acheté le vinyle de ce récital en 1971 j'avais alors 13 ans je l'ai toujours en parfait état...et j'ai une très grande collection de vinyle de nana...bravooooo Nana
minoukatou47 2 years ago
Merci de tout coeur, bellecourse. Je cherche cette chanson interprétée par Nana depuis si longtemps. Quel plaisir de la retrouver enfin.
sospello 2 years ago
Merci, cette chanson et l'interprétation de Nana sont vraiment merveilleuses
Freduduch 2 years ago
Now that I learned what it translate to That is interesting. I've Known this song for over 30 + plus years, From my teenage years to now, I still have to stop whatever I'm doing just to listen to her sing. She is one of my all time favorites and it doesn't what language Nana sings.
fairtraderscorpion 2 years ago
my Teacher Spyros Livieratos is on drums... I am so proud about him
zepos76 2 years ago
Lovely song with nice video. Excellent. Thank you. Merci
MrSitumorang 3 years ago
''one fable'' to tell you ..once upon a time was a man that gonna away to the mountains,in the desert ,living with the chase.. because hated the women../////////in this fable you tell me i will tell another fable...was upon a time a man without haus and for hate to men gonna away in mountains/desrt but he loved all the women........
kostgian 3 years ago
manos hatjidakis...''one fable''......
kostgian 3 years ago
Splendid performance! *****
AnaJilK 3 years ago
Beautiful song
gussie5555 3 years ago
WOAH!!! The one of the greatest ones amongst the great people of Greece. The creed of western civilization and all the beauty it gave us.. KALIMERA!
Yitzchak1 3 years ago
Awesome song by an awesome singer! This song is one of her classics! Viva Nana Mouskouri!
nostalgiahistoria67 3 years ago
thanks for posting,love ,love love, this song
jonbrumie 3 years ago
one of my very favourites!! thanks a lot bellecourse!
andreashecy 3 years ago 2
Extraordinaire , This song by Nana has always been one of my favorites. I love this early video.
Thank you
rubyrm 3 years ago 2
MERCI cher Bellecourse...c'est vraiment extra!
tychaton08 3 years ago