O Tannenbaum
The original version of the English carol “O Cristmas Tree” is and German song “O Tannenbaum”. Here are the lyrics in German accompanied by the English translation. “O Tannenbaum” Lyrics “O Tannenbaum” German Lyrics O …
International Rhymes
O Christmas Tree
Today a very popular Christmas carol in America “O Christams tree” was originally written in German by composer Ernst Anschütz (1824) more as an ode to the beauty and permanence of the evergreen fir tree. …
Alouette
Alouette, one of the most popular French songs known worldwide, is about plucking the feathers of a lark. Alouette Song Origins Most probably Alouette song has French-Canadian origin as the first published version appeared in …
Funiculì, Funiculà
The Italian song “Funiculì, Funiculà” dates from 1880 and was originally written in the Neapolitan dialect by composer Luigi Denza and journalist Peppino Turco (lyrics) to inaugurate the first funicular cable on Mount Vesuvius. Besides …
Bella Ciao
The famous Italian song “Bella Ciao” is a protest anthem sung around the world as an anti-fascist symbol of resistance and freedom. Who sang the original “Bella Ciao”? This version is an adaptation of an …
La Cucaracha
The Spanish song “La Cucaracha” became popular during the Mexican revolution around 1910. With quite obscure Spanish origins, the song was modified over time by groups and individuals according to spontaneous situations, cultural and political …