How to begin to describe the life of this phenomenal lady.
Born Saturday, October 13, 1934 at 5 o'clock in the morning
on the isle of Crete, Joanna Mouskouri, became known to
family, friends and fans as simply Nana.
After three years on Crete, we find Papa, the movie
projectionist, moving the family to Athens, to a small
house behind the big screen of an open-aired cinema. In
front of the big screen, shaded by marguerites, warm air
perfumed by jasmine covered walls, stood a stage.
Place of dreams and magic... for the small child, the stage
was to become not only the backdrop for the many movies
that influenced her life and career, but also the place
that Nana was to find the love, the peace, the hope... and
acceptance she was to seek throughout life.
Review about Nana Mouskouri Angel Face with a Heavenly Voice | Reviewer: Alonzo G. Watley
------ About artist/band Nana Mouskouri
Ms. Nana Mouskouri; When I first heard that angelic voice back in 1957, I knew you would be the "The Greatest Singer the world has ever heard"
When I first laid eyes on you, your beauty was so pure and natural. It raidated agapa love, and the same is shown in your voice & songs. In 1957, you looked to be about 16 to 18 years old. But that's when I fell in love with you and your voice. You've brought much joy to so many is this world. Good luck,and God Bless You And Yours. Thank you for being who you are. Alonzo
Nana, since I was about 13 yrs old I have been fascinated, touched deep in my heart and finally changed so much so through your beautiful andd PERFECT singing.Mostly thru you and partly thru(Manos Hadjidakis & Mikis Theodarakis) I have started learning Greek, the most beautiful language I know of, toured Greece & the islands but missed you by a full month when I arrived at Herodus Atticus on 31.08.08 ! I regard you as my saint and listen to your singing all the time. Mostly Greek and English. You are the sweetest person alive. I love you ! I salute your wonderful parents for presenting the world with you. May you have many, many healthy, happy years. Please vist South Africa soon. I will attend atleast two shows if you do ! May you and your family have a great 2009. Lots of love - Mervyn
this is the nicest version of old toy trains nana makes it sound so beautiful and sentimental I played this on guitar (nanas version ) for my daughter 30 yrs ago and she still loves it and wants me to play and sing it this christmas for my new granddaughter i will give her the nana mouskuri cd instead
One of my all-time favorite songs, by one of my all-time favorite song-birds | Reviewer: Daniel Susott
------ About the song Mamma performed by Nana Mouskouri
I am a medical doctor and in 1979 when I got my first job after finishing medical school, I went to Thailand to work with Cambodian and other refugees. i found a NANA MOUSKOURI cassette tape in the market, for sure pirated, and on the tape was MAMMA. the song has informed my life's work ever since - bringing people together as family, especially when birth-parents die. Who picks up the pieces?? when I tell people it's a song about a refugee orphan, they can't imagine that it would have a happy ending. A little boy of about 6 years old died in my arms in the refugee camp, and his family THANKED me for trying to save his life. i cry even now remembering that sad night. But since then I have found adoptive families for over 1,000 children from Cambodia and Thailand and other countries, and some of them are now old enough to help me in this work of healing the planet.
I could never find this song again, somehow (before internet?) so a few years ago i recorded a version of my own, from memory, having lost the cassette years earlier. My friend has a recording studio in Honolulu and he helped me re-create this song.
I offer it here to one of my heroes, Josh Mailman, who has done more to heal the planet than any human being i have ever met. he deserves the honorary degree of MPH: Master of PLANETARY HEALING, from every institution on the Planet! Planetary Healers are never off -duty, and hopefully Josh can now rest happily in the loving arms of his angelic bride Monica, until the end of time. Thank you and... I love you, Josh.
The making of a ever lasting memory | Reviewer: Lucy
------ About the song Only Love performed by Nana Mouskouri
Iam 25yrs old and i have known this amasing song all my life and it is built in to me and will be with me forever. My mum when i was young taped Mistrals Daughter off the Tv and myself and my Mother over the years have watched them video's more times than i can count on my fingers! I loved playing the piano as a child and my aim was to one day find the music for 'Only Love' and play it exceptionally, unfortunatly due to timing and life changes, it has not been possible yet but one day i plan to make it happen!
It is not just myself in the family that is fasinated with the song but also my sister who is 20yrs older then me she had it played on the organ when she walked up the aisle 25yrs ago.
Ive known the words off by heart for years, and this song always comes into my head and i just start singing away. i find the words very deep, meaningful and powerful.
"I think that..."The greatest thing you could ever learn is to love and be loved in return"! and this song outlines love in general, it is a great love song.
The only White Rose IS, 'Nana' | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About artist/band Nana Mouskouri
Nana you have been my number 1 singer since I was a young girl. Friday night was my big night at home and watch your show on the BBC. It was an even bigger treat when you sang a song in Gaelic. God has give you a beauitiful voice, bringing happiness to many many people young and old. There are no words to express my gratuatade except. Thank You Nana
Captivating | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Even Now performed by Nana Mouskouri
One of the BEST by Nana Mouskouri.
Heard it on an "easy listening" station.
When I got to my computer I ordered the album.
The song just "gets to you"
Tom Knowles
N. Myrtle Beach, SC
United States
Over and Over | Reviewer: tareq
------ About the song Over and Over performed by Nana Mouskouri
WhenI was 12 the song first came out. T
At the time,when one was young,I thought both she and her great song were great. Little one knew,that it was not one's age,but she was indeed a great artist. Unfortunatley,they do not make songs like this.
The original words are: When we've been there ten thousand years Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we first begun.
Bad news everyone! I'm afraid that Buttom Mutton accidently walked off the jetty and got drowned!
Classic Mouskouri | Reviewer: cormo
------ About the song Over and Over performed by Nana Mouskouri
And yes Nana does it again. Her classic 'cleverness' at interpreting a song will never leave us, long after the lady herself does [which we all hope won't be soon]
Long Live Mouskouri
Wrong lyrics and can not spell | Reviewer: Steve Worrall
------ About the song Try to Remember performed by Nana Mouskouri
First off this is a great song. However I am glad I checked because these are not the correct lyrics and there are numerous typos. It's "when grass was green and grain was yellow" no "and the". Also it's not "when you were youg and the callow fallow" It's "when you were a tender and callow fellow". "Follow" is not repeated here. The Willow "wept" not "worked", they are weeping willows after all. In the next paragraph (?) "follow" is reapeated 3 times not twice. Next it's "Without a hurt the heart is hollow" not "without the hurt the heart will follow". The fire of September made "us" mellow, not "you". Finally It's "and follow" not "then follow".
Just trying to help.
my life | Reviewer: cody faul
------ About the song The Rose performed by Nana Mouskouri
I think of this song and I see all of the people that I've dated. some rip your heart out and some hunger for more like they starved themselves. and some even afraid of getting hert so they don't even date at all. I'd say it's the most beautiful song I've ever heard in my life
Correction of one Line.. | Reviewer: Dottie
------ About the song The Power of Love performed by Nana Mouskouri
I have sang this with Nana's youtube The Power of Love. There is one difference. Instead of " I hold onto your body" She sings " I hold onto you Darling"
I love this song..
Infos | Reviewer: Julie
------ About the song Yolanda performed by Nana Mouskouri
I'm looking for the music notes of this song. Can you help me?
This song haunts me. Ilove it so very much. My mother has It on a vynl LP from the mid seveties(will have to tackle her boxed archives). However, would love to find it on CD.
Kind Regards,
Chris.
Wedding song (there is love) | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Wedding Song (There is Love) performed by Nana Mouskouri
This is a wonderful song. They should make some like thadt today
A Strong Feeling | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Only Love performed by Nana Mouskouri
This song makes you feel what the artist is saying, makes you feel what she thinks about love. The tone, accent are very strong, give you a strong feeling about the indispensability of love. She seems to be complaining, and this makes you feel love makes her suffer as much as it makes her wonder in admiration.
Touched me as a child | Reviewer: mark
------ About the song Mamma performed by Nana Mouskouri
This is a bit 'heavy hitting' emotionally, and some would say too blunt. but as a child I remember being moved by it, if only because of Nana's haunting vocals.
I cannot find this song any cd, cassett or album. Would you know how I could ontain?
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