A bit of English, a bit of French, a bit of Wolof, a big chunk of talent... all together mixed with nice instrumentation and you get a hit that lasted 16 consecutive weeks (4 months) at rank #1 of French charts (longest time for a single ever).
Neneh Cherry is the superstar you never knew, and this is one of the most original tracks of the generation. Congrats on the channel dude, one of the best reaction channel on RU-vid imo. You have such a love for the music (especially the synths! :) ) and just seem like a decent guy.
This song stayed in the top chart for many weeks in France. More than a year I think... And yes, it was what we called a "Slow" (ballad to have some "couple dance time" in discos, that was the song for dating :) ).
Hi, Dereck! I'm a 90's kid and that is definitely a song from my childhood, although I should have been 4 or 5 years old at that time and it's not in my mother language (bulgarian), but I remember watching it on MTV Europe a lot and it sure got that feeling even without knowing a thing what it's about at that time. I don't know why the song by russian singer Zivert - Life reminds of that 90's feeling and sound.
When I see such a smile on your face when you are driven by a good music or good voices... How does some people could dare to say that you’re faking reactions. They are so emotionless that it seems that it is impossible for them to see authenticity when it is in front on their eyes... Keep going and don’t listen bad comments you’re great !
I don't know why, but I really like songs that mix languages. If it's made right like in this one that mixes three languages it's amazing. Usually you mostly hear these kind of songs in Eurovsion. Czechia had 4 languages this year and I loved it.
You should dive into Neneh Cherry's back catalogue. Buffalo Stance and Manchild are a great starting point. She also did a cover/rework of I've got you under my skin, the Cole Porter song for the Red Hot AIDS charity. Her daughter is the pop star Mabel I don't know if she is well known in the States.
When a child is born it is said it takes seven seconds to imprint itself with its biological mother as regards tone of skin it puts it out there why there is no racism amongst children they learn or experience it. Timeless song and a lesson to be taken from it.
This is a trilingual song. Yes English, but also the West African language called Wolof and also some in French! So a very rich cultural song. The 7 seconds refer to the first moments of a child's life.
At almost the same period, there was this musical collaboration between Malcolm McLaren & 2 of the biggest stars in France - Catherine Deneuve & Francoise Hardy. On this album, there was a duet by him & this French chanteuse of vietnamese background- Atlantique Khanh called "Paris Lutece Paname", you should check it out. It is a cross between 7 seconds & Enigma/Sandra/Mylene Malcolm Mclaren & Atlantique - Paris Lutece Paname ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_VT5H8zWpoI.html Malcom Mclaren & Catherine Deneuve version ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EQAzmMn9j3s.html
This song is so subtle and nice than it doesn’t need any key changes and I think this was part of its huge success in Europe . I had been a big fun from both , Yossou , , since the song “ Toxiques” from late 80’s but totally relevant right now because of climate change , Bes the biggest African artist singer ever from my beloved Senegal where I have lived many years , and Neneh since I discovered her back in the 90’s with “ Buffalo Stance “ and “ Manchild”
If not sure if Mabel is well known outside of the UK? Its funny to think she made her first appearance in a music video when she was just a baby. When Neneh held her in the Manchild clip.
Music from Africa or influenced: Mellowbag & Freundeskreis ft. Gentleman - Tabula Rasa (not Part II) Johnny Clegg et Savuka - Asimbunanga (1988) Johnny Clegg and Savuka - Scatterlings of Africa (1987) Peter Gabriel - Biko
Have to say I'm a bit underwhelmed by your reaction. While I appreciate the production notes you offered, this is not a "catchy" song. It's a very somber call to humanity about racism, and not something we should groove to. Music reactions should reflect the spirit, and respect the solemnity, that is intended. To not do so is off-putting.
