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Old 07-05-2011, 02:09 PM   #115 (permalink)
Stephen
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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic View Post
Altogether happier is this song, which was the first big hit (recorded in Kinshasa in 1956) by the undisputed colossos of Congolese music, Franco :-

I have to admit I have a bit of a blockage when it comes to non-english lyrics. I feel like I am missing a huge part of the song when I don't understand the language. Even when I can appreciate a song aesthetically I find it hinders any emotional connection.
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