Limelight 4,708 Posted March 9, 2016 DALIDA Yolanda Cristina Gigliotti (17 January 1933 – 3 May 1987), better known as Dalida, was an Egyptian-born Italian-French singer and actress who performed and recorded in more than 10 languages, including Arabic, Italian, Greek, German, French, English, Japanese, Hebrew, Dutch and Spanish. In 1961 she acquired French citizenship upon marriage, while maintaining her original Italian one. Dalida ranks among the six most popular singers in the world. Her sales figures today would amount to more than 170 million albums worldwide. Twice honored with "The World Oscar of success of the disc", she is the only European singer to have won this Oscar at least once. Her 30-year career commenced in 1956 and ended with her last album in 1986, a few months before her death. Her death led to an iconic image as a tragic diva and renowned singer. She received 70 gold records and was the first singer to receive a diamond disc. I've recently discovered Dalida (only knew one song but nothing about her) and she was such a beautiful, talented and timeless artist. You can her the emotion in her voice and delivery, and she had the retro glamour that Lana wishes she could have. Dalida has also sung in a lot of languages, but in my opinion the ones in French and Italian are the most beautiful. She had a pretty sad life but still managed to have one of the greatest careers ever. Here's some of her anthems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prKRcz8SFpY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jemcu4hnNhA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDrDRiGjHck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSmpbGHe8oE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yb9RGR3KZI 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristinaj 1,168 Posted March 9, 2016 Omg I love Dalida These are my favourite songs by her https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8lNXens1Zc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ifJapuqYiU There's a documentary on youtube about her called 'Pour toujours' and even tho I don't understand a word of it I love to watch it because she looks so beautiful and serene and the imagery of the doc is super pretty too 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limelight 4,708 Posted March 9, 2016 Omg I love Dalida These are my favourite songs by her There's a documentary on youtube about her called 'Pour toujours' and even tho I don't understand a word of it I love to watch it because she looks so beautiful and serene and the imagery of the doc is super pretty too I love Paroles Paroles Going to watch it tonight, thanks 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kik 1,564 Posted March 9, 2016 I really like the last part starting at 4:38. Her voice is captivating, she's a great storyteller. Mais, tu peux pas t'en aller comme ça..! Ici tu es chez toi! Ici tu es le roi! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limelight 4,708 Posted March 10, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKN5ij9D11Q @@annedauphine I need your comment in this thread 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annedauphine 35,906 Posted March 10, 2016 This is my fav of hers, I think it's also the most famous! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFOe5sGnQK0 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limelight 4,708 Posted March 10, 2016 This is my fav of hers, I think it's also the most famous! yas queeeeen <3 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
