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Κάμω να σ’ αλησμονήσω

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Wedding Serenade

Original Lyrics

Κάμω να σ’ αλησμονήσω, μα η καρδιά μου με πονεί·
συ ’σ’ η πρώτη μου αγάπη, συ ’σαι η παντοτινή.
Κάμω χάζι να σε βλέπω, την ημέρα μια φορά,
Για να παίρνει ο νους μου αέρα κι η καρδιά παρηγοριά.
Απεφάσισα τα μαύρα να φορώ παντοτινά,
και να κλαίω μέρα-νύχτα, τη δική σου απονιά.
Απεφάσισα να γίνω στην Ελλάδα ταχτικός·
στη φρεγάδα καπετάνιος και στον πόνο μου γιατρός.

Region: Asia Minor
Area: Smyrna
Type: Couplets
Category: Love Song
Rhythm: 9 beats

Recording information

Studio recording (2002). Based on Nikolaos B. Phardys’ field recording of the song on 17 October 1876 in Smyrna (Markos Ph. Dragoumis, 85 Demotic Melodies from the manuscripts of Nikolaos Phardys, Music Folklore Archive, Athens 1991, no 70, p. 96).

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See also

An Asia Minor tribute concert. A tribute to the muse of the historical space of the Greek East. Traditional songs from the western coast of Asia Minor, the Propontis, Constantinople, Pontus and Cappadocia and two Byzantine hymns from the musical tradition of the Orthodox Church. A musical variety that is […]
On this LP, Domna Samiou presents songs and dances she recorded among refugees of Asia Minor: heartfelt interpretations dedicated to Baindiri, Domna’s hometown in Asia Minor. This LP complements ‘Songs of Asia Minor N° 1’ published in 1984.
On this CD, Domna Samiou presents songs and dances she recorded among refugees of Asia Minor: heartfelt interpretations dedicated to Baindiri, Domna’s hometown in Asia Minor. The CD includes songs from two previous LPs, 'Songs of Asia Minor 1 and 2'. (barcode: 5204910000128)  
Songs of Asia Minor by Domna Samiou. Live recording from the concert ‘Songs of Asia Minor with Domna Samiou’ at the Megaron, the Athens Concert Hall, on 8/3/2005. Traditional songs from the western coasts of Asia Minor, Propontis, Constantinople, Pontus and Cappadocia.