Today’s episode is all about music that exists in multiple languages. Join Scot on a journey of discovery exploring the ins and outs of some great examples of this niche phenomenon.
We talk The Beatles, Shakira, BoA, Encanto, Phil Collins, Avril Lavigne, Shania Twain, Johnny Cash, and more!
From all over the world find out about the artists that have done this strange yet impressive feat and hear them in the act.
Check out full versions of the songs from the episode below:
Ricky Martin – Livin’ La Vida Loca – English:
Ricky Martin – Livin’ La Vida Loca – Spanish:
Christina Aguilera – Genie In a Bottle – English
Christina Aguilera – Genio Atrapado – Spanish
Shakira – Whenever, Wherever – English
Shakira – Suerte – Spanish
Shania Twain – I’m Gonna Getcha Good! (Pop Version)
Shania Twain – I’m Gonna Getcha Good! (Country Version)
Shania Twain – I’m Gonna Getcha Good! (World Version)
BoA – Valenti – Japanese
BoA – Valenti – Korean
BoA – Valenti – English
BoA – ID; Peace B – Japanese
BoA – ID; Peace B – Korean
BoA – ID; Peace B – Mandarin Chinese
BoA – ID; Peace B – English
Sebastián Yatra – Dos Oruguitas (From Encanto) – Spanish
Sebastián Yatra – TwoOruguitas (From Encanto) – English
Phil Collins – Toujours Dans Mon Coeur (You’ll Be In My Heart) – Tarzan – French
Phil Collins – Son of Man – Tarzan – English
Phil Collins – Hijo de Hombre (Son of Man) – Tarzan – Spanish
Phil Collins – Enfant de l’Homme (Son of Man) – Tarzan – French
Phil Collins – In tuo figlio (Son of Man) – Tarzan – Italian
Phil Collins – So Ein Mann (Son of Man) – Tarzan – German
NENA – 99 Red Balloons – English
NENA – 99 Luftballoons – German
t.A.T.u. – All the Things She Said – English
t.A.T.u. – Ya Soshla S Uma (All the Things She Said) – Russian
The Beatles – I Want To Hold Your Hand – English
The Beatles – Komm gib mir deine Hand (I Want To Hold Your Hand) – German
The Beatles – She Loves You – English
The Beatles – Sie Liebt Dich (She Loves You) – German
Johnny Cash – I Walk the Line – English
Johnny Cash – Wer kennt den Weg (I Walk the Line) – German
Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire – English
Johnny Cash – Anillo de Fuego (Ring of Fire) – Spanish
ABBA – Waterloo – English
ABBA – Waterloo – Swedish
ABBA – Waterloo – German
ABBA – Waterloo – French
ABBA – Mamma Mia – Spanish Version from ORO
Beyoncé – Irreplaceable – English
Beyoncé – Irreemplazable (Irreplaceable) – Spanish
Beyoncé – If I Were a Boy – English
Beyoncé – Si Yo Fuers Un Chico (If I were a Boy) – Spanish
Chairlift – I Belong In Your Arms – English
Chairlift – I Belong In Your Arms – Japanese Version
Charli XCX – Break The Rules – English Version
Charli XCX – Break The Rules – Japanese Version
Charli XCX – Boom Clap – English Version
Charli XCX – Boom Clap – Japanese Version
Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend – English Version
Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend – Spanish Version
Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend – French Version
Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend – Italian Version
Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend – Portugese Version
Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend – German Version
Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend – Japanese Version
Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend – Mandarin Chinese Version
Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend – TLDR – All Languages Version
Cana Rialto – Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend – Mandarin Chinese Version
Here are the lyrics to Cana Rialto’s cover, with the original Mandarin lyrics in brackets.
Hey! Hey! You! You! 我討厭那個女的 [我不喜歡你女朋友]
No way! No way! 你需要一個新的
Hey! Hey! You! You! 我可以當你親愛的 [我可能會是你的女朋友]
Hey! Hey! You! You! 我知道你喜歡我
No way! No way! 你還是想要騙我 [不是一個秘密] Hey! Hey! You! You! 我想要當你親愛的 [我要當你的女朋友]
Cana Rialto – Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend – Mandarin Chinese Version – Remix by StudioBlackroom
A remixed version of Cana Rialto’s cover with a bit of percussion and processing.
Chloe Chan – Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend – Mandarin Chinese Version
Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend – Hindi Version
And other songs in the episode:
W (ダーブル) – 情熱の花 (Jounetsu No Hana)
Bump of Chicken – 天体観測
Special thanks to Fiverr artists who worked on the songs from this episode:
Cana Rialto – canarialto: https://www.fiverr.com/canarialto
Chloe Chan – jiachen782: https://www.fiverr.com/jiachen782
Arunabh Kumar – arunabhkumar: https://www.fiverr.com/arunabhkumar
Charu Haran – charuharan: https://www.fiverr.com/charuharan
Ekata Sharma – ekatashreya: https://www.fiverr.com/ekatashreya
Thomas Mennuni – thomasmennuni: https://www.fiverr.com/thomasmennuni
Lucas GM – lucas_gm: https://www.fiverr.com/lucas_gm
StudioBlackroom – studioblackroom: https://www.fiverr.com/studioblackroom
Music from this episode by:
Brrrrravo – https://www.fiverr.com/brrrrravo
Bastreon – https://www.fiverr.com/bastereon
Handanu – https://www.fiverr.com/handanu
Shawn Korkie – https://www.fiverr.com/shawnkorkie
KG Rap Official – https://www.fiverr.com/kgrapofficial
Lofi_rob – https://www.fiverr.com/lofi_rob
From the Free Music Archive and used under a Creative Commons License:
Komiku – https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Komiku
Mall – https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Komiku/Captain_Glouglous_Incredible_Week_Soundtrack/mall_1328
A Calm Moment to Remember Before Taking the Dangerous Road – https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Komiku/Helice_Awesome_Dance_Adventure_/a-calm-moment-to-remember-before-taking-the-dangerous-road