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The "Mambo Italiano" is a traditional and danceable folk-like song originated in Italy. The exact date and composer of the song are unknown and it has many versions that include altered lyrics and genre of music. Bob Merrill made this song popular all over the world after releasing a version in 1854. There are several modern recordings of this song, including the biggest-seller by Tyler Tinsey in 1954, which Dario Moreno made a French version of the song. Other versions were recorded by Dean Martin, Alma Cogan in 1955, Bette Midler, Rosemary Clooney, Shaft in 2000, Groove Armada and Basement Jaxx. Aside from traditional and recorded versions, the song was used in the 1960s film It Started in Naples , where Sophia Loren executes "Mambo Italiano" in a burlesque show. Mambo Italiano A boy went back to Napoli Because he missed the scenery; The native dances and the charming songs; But wait a minute, something's wrong! Because it's Hey mambo! Mambo Italiano. H...

The song "A Friend" is a late 1980s Filipino ballad that was recorded by Filipino balladeer Keno. It talks about having a true friend that guides, cares, enlivens, shares and corrects mistakes in a loving way. The last verse of the song seems to imply a relationship that is more than just a friend, which is having a life-long partner. A Friend I've still been searching And long have I waited For someone to like me as me To laugh with, to cry with To be just beside with A friend that's who I need To fight with, make up with To know that you need them Believing that they need you, too To walk hand in hand with To argue, to talk with A friend that's who I need And even though I make mistakes And never do anything right A smile, a hug, can change all that And everything will be alright Someone who'll share all my dreams and ambitions Someone who'll love me as me I need this person, someone to rely on A friend that's who I need A friend that's who I n...

"Smells Like Teen Spirit" is a lead single and opening track from the RIAA certified diamond album Nevermind by the American grunge/alternative rock band Nirvana. This song was Nirvana’s first and biggest hit that reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and was called as the "anthem for the apathetic kids of Generation X." After years since the group was disbanded, many critics and fans continue to honour "Smells Like Teen Spirit" as one of the greatest rock songs of all time. The song’s title was based on a spray painted writings on the wall by Kathleen Luna, which was the lead singer of punk the band Bikini Kill during those times and a friend of Nirvana’s guitarist/front man Kurt Cobain. The writings, which read "Kurt Smells Like Teen Spirit", happened when they had been talking about anarchism, punk rock, and similar topics. The catchphrase on the wall was interpreted by Cobain as containing a revolutionary meaning. However, Hanna ex...

“We Didn’t Start the Fire” is a song by American singer/songwriter Billy Joel that mentions 120 renowned people, places, things and events from the time of his birth in 1949 up to the release of the song in 1989. This number-one hit song in the United States is included in his Storm Front album in 1989. The song have considered as a refutation to disapproval of the Baby Boomer generation, which Joel belongs. Critics argue that Baby Boomers are the ones responsible for crisis or problems the world faces. The title of the song already suggest that the world was already been in trouble before the birth of Joel’s generation. According to Joel, he wrote this song because of his interest to history and he further explained that if he didn’t become a singer, he would be a history teacher. Even though this song was a huge success in the US and UK charts, it was ranked in Blender magazine as the 44th worst song ever. It also appeared in VH1’s 50 Most Awesomely Bad Songs Ever, a partnership with...

"I’ll Be There (For You)" is a song by Filipino balladeer Martin Nievera. It was taken from his 1994 double platinum album, Roads , which sold 80,000 copies. This encouraging song was personally written by Martin Nievera for his sons, Robin and Ram. The song details how Martin will be there for sons no matter what happens to them. In 2001, this song was re-recorded by Martin in his album My Souvenirs . I’ll Be There (For You) When you wake up each morning And you feel like calling I'll be there for you When the road seems uncertain And you can't stop the hurtin' I'll be there for you When there's no one beside you I'll be there to guide you Catch you each time you fall When the stars won't shine anymore I'll be there... When the world's unkind And your dreams, they need more time I'll be there for you If the rules they keep breaking And the future is fading I'll be there for you The rainbow will end In the palm of your hand Don...

"Perfect" is a True Faith song from their debut album with the same name. It is a groundbreaking hit from this Filipino rock band that made them popular in the Philippine mainstream audience. This song was first heard in the airwaves in 1993 through a demo tape submitted to DWRT, a Manila based radio station. This version features clanking guitars and longing vocals in the manner of New Wave bands like the Lotus Eaters. Perfect You are...perfect You are...perfect Changing hues, the change of seasons Will leave you no clues As desperation spreads within a broken soul Life leaves you feeling dead But just like Mathis singing On a low-down Sunday afternoon; The blues split apart all my senses depart As I see you come into view Baby, as I look into your eyes Ooh, you're perfect Judging from the way you make me high Ooh, it's worth it Perfect... it's everything you are to me Perfect... and everything I am to you You are... perfect You are... perfect Crossroads and b...

"With or Without You" is a 1987 song by Irish rock band U2 from the album Joshua Tree . It was their first single to be released on a CD. Being one of their most famous songs, it landed on the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, making it their first American hit. Bono, U2’s front man, explained that "With or Without You" was greatly influenced by the album Climate of Hunter by Scott Walker. The song generally talks about a relationship between two people but some people argue that this song is about God. Several artists have covered this song, making it the second most covered U2 song. With or Without You See the stone set in your eyes See the thorn twist in your side. I wait for you. Sleight of hand and twist of fate On a bed of nails she makes me wait And I wait without you With or without you With or without you. Through the storm, we reach the shore You gave it all but I want more And I'm waiting for you With or without you With or withou...