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== Versions == |
== Versions == |
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The song had two versions. The first version was done by [[Jonathan King]] on the same year. It earned him an award for Best Record of the Year at the [[Ivor Novello]] Awards. The second version came thirty years after, with [[George Baker]] doing a solo version in 2005 for the movie [[Vet Hard]]. |
The song had two versions. The first version was done by [[Jonathan King]] on the same year. It earned him an award for Best Record of the Year at the [[Ivor Novello]] Awards. The second version came thirty years after, with [[George Baker]] doing a solo version in 2005 for the movie [[Vet Hard]]. The song was also used in a [[1982]] movie, [[The Executioner's Song]]. |
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Revision as of 11:22, 18 October 2007
Paloma Blanca, or often credited as Una Paloma Blanca or La Paloma Blanca is a chart-topping hit song by Dutch band George Baker Selection released in 1975. It can be found in the group's fifth album bearing the same name.
Background
The song was composed by Johannes Bouwens, George Baker himself. The song's unique feature is a flute instrumental. The song was rumored to be linked to the abolition of fascism in Portugal, possibly due to its lyrics. However, the song title is in Spanish rather than Portuguese. It is translated in English as white dove
Versions
The song had two versions. The first version was done by Jonathan King on the same year. It earned him an award for Best Record of the Year at the Ivor Novello Awards. The second version came thirty years after, with George Baker doing a solo version in 2005 for the movie Vet Hard. The song was also used in a 1982 movie, The Executioner's Song.
External links
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