Manos Hadjidakis (October 23, 1925 – June 15, 1994) was an Academy Award-winning Greek composer. He was born in Xanthi.
In 1960 he received an Academy Award for Best Original Song for his Song 'Never on Sunday' from the film of the same name.
He is widely popular among Greeks and can be credited with the introduction of bouzouki music into mainstream culture.
He died on June 15, 1994, aged 68, from heart disease and diabetes. (wikipedia)
'A selection of songs recorded during the period 1955-1984'.
01 - Flery Ntandonaki - A Stroll To The Moon
02 - Sophia Vembo - It's Thirteenth Of The Month
03 - Zoe Fitoussi - Mandolin
04 - Grigoris Bithikotsis - Gone Are The Days
05 - Flery Ntandonaki - Street Of Dreams
06 - Grigoris Bithikotsis - I'm An Eagle Without Wings
07 - Melina Merkouri - Betrayed (A Misunderstanding)
08 - Grigoris Bithikotsis - The Misstress
09 - Voula Zoumboulaki - Seven Songs I'll Sing To You
10 - Aliki Vouyouklakii - I Love You
11 - Grigoris Bithikotsis - Carnation Behind The Ear
12 - The Thalia Vyzantiou Chorus - A Virgin
13 - Lakis Pappas - North Star
14 - Zoe Fitoussi - The Postman Is Dead
15 - Orchestra - Waltz Of Lost Dreams
16 - Stelios Kazantzidis & Marinella - Tired Young Man
17 - Melina Merkouri - Love, A Double-Edged Knife
18 - Melina Merkouri - Barrel Organ
19 - Aliki Vouyouklakii - The Coachman
20 - Stelios Kazantzidis & Marinella - Athens
21 - Zoe Fitoussi - The Train Has Left
22 - Poly Panou - Never On Sunday
01 - Flery Ntandonaki - A Stroll To The Moon
Lyrics: Notis Peryalis, Yorgos Emirzas, Vocals: Flery Dandonaki
First heard as an orchestral theme in Greg Tallas’ film AYOUPA (1957).
It was also heard in Jules Dassin’s film NEVER ON SUNDAY (1960). First release.
02 - Sophia Vembo - It's Thirteenth Of The Month
Lyrics: Michael Cacoyannis, Vocals: Sophia Vembo
A 1955 release.
The original recording from Michael Cacoyannis’ film STELLA (1955) released for the first time on the LP 30 EXCEPTIONAL INTERPRETATIONS, No. 2 (1984).
Sophia Vembo sang the song in the film.
03 - Zoe Fitoussi - Mandolin
Lyrics: Manos Hadjidakis, Vocals: Zoe Fitoussi
A 1961 release.
Song from the score written for Luigi Pirandello’s play TONIGHT WE IMPROVISE performed by the Dimitris Myrat Company (1961).
04 - Grigoris Bithikotsis - Gone Are The Days
Lyrics: Nikos Gatsos, Vocals: Grigoris Bithikotsis
A 1965 release.
Written in 1965, the song was later banned by the military dictatorship.
New lyrics were written entitled FIRST OF THE MONTH), and the composition was included on the LP THE EARTH’S GOLD (1971).
05 - Flery Ntandonaki - Street Of Dreams
Lyrics: Manos Hadjidakis, Vocals: Flery Dandonaki
Recorded: 11.5.84.
Manos Hadjidakis, piano.
First release.
First heard in the musical STREET OF DREAMS, given at the Metropolitan Theatre in June 1962.
06 - Grigoris Bithikotsis - I'm An Eagle Without Wings
Lyrics: Eftihia Papayanopoulou, Vocals: Grigoris Bithikotsis
A 1963 release.
Song written for Adamantios Panaretos (1961) but made famous by Grigoris Bithikotsis in the musical MAGICAL CITY (1963).
The songs for this show were composed by Manos Hadjidakis and Mikis Theodorakis.
07 - Melina Merkouri - Betrayed (A Misunderstanding)
Lyrics: Manos Hadjidakis, Vocals: Melina Mercouri
A 1960 release.
First heard in Jules Dassin’s film NEVER ON SUNDAY (1960).
08 - Grigoris Bithikotsis - The Misstress
Lyrics: Manos Hadjidakis, Vocals: Grigoris Bithikotsis
A 1963 release.
As an orchestral theme, it was first heard in the comedy PLUTUS of Aristophanes in 1956, presented by the Art Theatre under the stage direction of Karolos Koun.
At a later date, Grigoris Bithikotsis recorded the song with lyrics for the musical MAGICAL CITY, staged at the Park Theatre in June 1963, and directed by Leonidas Trivizas.
Manos Hadjidakis and Mikis Theodorakis wrote the songs for this show.
09 - Voula Zoumboulaki - Seven Songs I'll Sing To You
Lyrics: Michael Cacoyannis, Vocals: Voula Zoumboulaki
A 1955 release.
Original recording from the film STELLA. First release.
10 - Aliki Vouyouklakii - I Love You
Lyrics: Alekos Sakellarios, Vocals: Aliki Vouyouklaki
A 1963 release.
From Alekos Sakellarios’ film CLASSROOM HEARTBEATS (1963).
11 - Grigoris Bithikotsis - Carnation Behind The Ear
Lyrics: Alekos Sakellarios, Vocals: Grigoris Bithikotsis
A 1956 release.
From Alekos Sakellarios’ film POVERTY, PRIDE AND A BARREL ORGAN (1956).
12 - The Thalia Vyzantiou Chorus - A Virgin
Lyrics: Nikos Gatsos, Vocals: The Thalia Vyzantiou Chorus
A 1964 release.
Song written for Elia Kazan’s film AMERICA AMERICA (1963), but heard orchestrally therein.
13 - Lakis Pappas - North Star
Lyrics: Nikos Gatsos, Vocals: Lakis Pappas
A 1964 recording, first released in 1984.
From Elia Kazan’s film AMERICA AMERICA (1963).
14 - Zoe Fitoussi - The Postman Is Dead
Lyrics: Manos Hadjidakis, Vocals: Zoe Fitoussi
A 1961 release.
Song from the score for Luigi Pirandello’s play TONIGHT WE IMPROVISE, performed by the Dimitris Myrat Company (1961).
15 - Orchestra - Waltz Of Lost Dreams
A 1962 release.
From Alekos Sakellarios’ film LOST DREAMS (1961).
16 - Stelios Kazantzidis & Marinella - Tired Young Man
Lyrics: Nikos Gatsos, Vocals: Stelios Kazantzidis & Marinella
A 1961 release.
Second Prize at the Third Song Festival organized by Greek Radio (July 1961).
17 - Melina Merkouri - Love, A Double-Edged Knife
Lyrics: Michael Cacoyannis, Vocals: Melina Mercouri
A 1955 release.
The original recording from Michael Cacoyannis’ film STELLA (1955) released for the first time on the LP 30 EXCEPTIONAL INTERPRETATIONS, No. 2.
18 - Melina Merkouri - Barrel Organ
Lyrics: Angelos Terzakis, Vocals: Melina Mercouri
A 1960 release.
First heard in Angelos Terzakis’ film NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE (1954).
19 - Aliki Vouyouklakii - The Coachman
Lyrics: Alekos Sakellarios, Vocals: Aliki Vouyouklaki
A 1963 release.
From Alekos Sakellarios’ film CLASSROOM HEARTBEATS (1963).
20 - Stelios Kazantzidis & Marinella - Athens
Lyrics: Nikos Gatsos, Vocals: Stelios Kazantzidis & Marinella
A 1961 release.
Originally sung by Nana Mouskouri in the documentary GREECE, THE LAND OF DREAMS by Wolfgang Mueller-Sehn (1960).
21 - Zoe Fitoussi - The Train Has Left
Lyrics: Nikos Gatsos, Vocals: Zoe Fitoussi
A 1962 release.
First presented in the musical STREET OF DREAMS, given at the Metropolitan Theatre in June 1962.
22 - Poly Panou - Never On Sunday
Lyrics: Manos Hadjidakis, Vocals: Poly Panou
A 1960 release.
Originally sung by Melina Mercouri in Jules Dassin’s film NEVER ON SUNDAY (1960).
Label: Minos-EMI
Released: 1994
Catalogue: 1700322
Compression Level: 5
Covers Included (400dpi)
All information from: http://www.hadjidakis.gr/
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