Peter James: Misirlou (1966)

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OK, the first ten seconds have a lousy surfacenoice. But I have ripped this song from the only record I could find on internet - if someone uploads a better copy I´d be more than pleased. Reprise 0460 from 1966, flipside is Opportunity. My copy is manufactured in Australia.

Misirlou is an old greek song, recorded many times, by names like Dick Dale and The Beach Boys. This version is from 1966.

Translation

My Misirlou (Egyptian girl), your sweet glance
Has lit a flame in my heart.
Ah, ya habibi, Ah, ya leh-leli, ah (Arabic: Oh, my love, Oh, my night‎)
Your two lips are dripping honey, ah.

Ah, Misirlou, magical, exotic beauty.
Madness will overcome me, I can't endure [this] any more.
Ah, I'll steal you away from the Arab land.

My black-eyed, my wild Misirlou,
My life changes with one kiss
Ah, ya habibi, one little kiss, ah
From your sweet little lips, ah.

If the song is wellknown, Peter James is not. I.e. does he sing this song in the greek language? Peter James lived and worked in USA but could of course be born in Greece. I don´t know, so any information on this singer is welcome!

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