"Quizás, quizás, quizás", sometimes known simply as "Quizás" (Latin American Spanish: [kiˈsas]; "Perhaps"), is a popular song by Cuban songwriter Osvaldo Farrés.[1][2] Farrés wrote the music and original Spanish lyrics for the song which became a hit for Bobby Capó in 1947.
| "Quizás, Quizás, Quizás" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Osvaldo Farrés | |
| Language | Spanish |
| English title | Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps |
| Written | 1947 |
| Genre | Popular |
| Songwriter(s) | Osvaldo Farrés |
English version
editThe English lyrics for "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps" were translated by Joe Davis[3] from the original Spanish version. The English version was first recorded by Desi Arnaz in 1948 (RCA).[4]
French version
editThe French lyrics, Qui sait, qui sait, are by Jacques Larue, with a slightly different meaning. The story is about a man wondering if the flirting of his girlfriend while dancing with an unknown man will have impact on their relationship: "Who knows?". It has been first recorded by Luis Mariano in 1948, on a single for His Master's Voice.[5]
Turkish version
editTurkish rock band Athena released a version in 1998 titled "Senden, Benden, Bizden", which translates to "About You, About Me, About Us". It contains some lyrics from the original song, for example "If you really loved me tell me, never say no" (Beni gerçekten sevdiysen söyle, asla hayır deme). "Senden, Benden, Bizden" was released as part of their album "Holigan" under the label NR1 Müzik.
Notable cover versions
editNotable cover versions include:
- 1951: Bing Crosby recorded the song with the Bando da Lua on February 5, 1951, for Decca Records.[6]
- 1955: Fairuz
- 1958: Nat King Cole regularly performed the song with a heavy American accent. His version appeared on his 1958 album Cole Español and frequently appeared in the 2000 film In the Mood for Love.
- 1960: Los Panchos recorded a version with Johnny Albino.
- 1963: Cliff Richard and The Shadows on their album When in Spain
- 1964: Celia Cruz
- 1965: Doris Day recorded the English version of the song, released on her album Latin for Lovers.[7] This cover was later used in the 1992 movie Strictly Ballroom.[8]
- 1996: Cake covered the English version on their album Fashion Nugget
- 2000: Mari Wilson sang it for the titles of the television series Coupling.
- 2008: Halie Loren released a version on her album They Oughta Write a Song, using the English and Spanish lyrics.
- 2010: Gaby Moreno released a single simply titled "Quizás."
- 2013: Andrea Bocelli released a version with Jennifer Lopez.
- 2017: Gregory Porter on his album Nat King Cole & Me.
- 2022: Arthur Hanlon with Debi Nova.
- 2024: Michael Buble on his album The Best of Bublé.
References
edit- ^ "Osvaldo Farrés @ peermusic – The Independent Major". 10 February 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-02-10. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
- ^ Jambrina, Jesús (29 August 2012). ""Quizás, quizás, quizás": una leyenda". Huffington Post.
- ^ Bruce Bastin; Kip Lornell (2012). The Melody Man: Joe Davis and the New York Music Scene, 1916–1978. American Made Music Series. University Press of Mississippi. p. 191. ISBN 978-1-61703-276-9. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- ^ "Desi Arnaz – Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ^ "Qui sait/La mer m'a chanté". Discogs.
- ^ "A Bing Crosby Discography". BING magazine. International Club Crosby. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- ^ "Doris Day - Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps". Genius community. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ "Strictly Ballroom (Original Soundtrack)". Apple music. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
