Gilbert becaud nathalie lyrics
Gilbert becaud nathalie lyrics
Gilbert Bécaud - Nathalie (English translation #6)!
Nathalie
Origin
"Nathalie" is a song originally written and performed by French singer-songwriter Gilbert Bécaud. He released it in 1964 on his album titled 'Gilbert Bécaud'.
Lyrics
The song is about a Frenchman who falls in love with a Russian woman named Nathalie during a guided tour of the Red Square in Moscow amidst the Cold War.
Covers and Versions
The song has been covered by many artists worldwide, one of the most famous covers is by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias.
He made a Spanish version of the song in 1979 for his album 'Emociones'.
Popularity
Despite being more than half a century old, the song remains immensely popular in many countries, especially in Russia and former Soviet Union countries, because of its romantic and friendly view on the interactions between French and Russians amidst the political tension of the Cold War.
Influence
Many believe that due to the popularity of 'Nathalie', the name Nathalie became popular in Russia and other S