A bit of English, a bit of French, a bit of Wolof, a big chunk of talent... all together mixed with nice instrumentation and you get a hit that lasted 16 consecutive weeks (4 months) at rank #1 of French charts (longest time for a single ever).
Neneh Cherry is the superstar you never knew, and this is one of the most original tracks of the generation. Congrats on the channel dude, one of the best reaction channel on TH-cam imo. You have such a love for the music (especially the synths! :) ) and just seem like a decent guy.
This song stayed in the top chart for many weeks in France. More than a year I think... And yes, it was what we called a "Slow" (ballad to have some "couple dance time" in discos, that was the song for dating :) ).
Hi, Dereck! I'm a 90's kid and that is definitely a song from my childhood, although I should have been 4 or 5 years old at that time and it's not in my mother language (bulgarian), but I remember watching it on MTV Europe a lot and it sure got that feeling even without knowing a thing what it's about at that time. I don't know why the song by russian singer Zivert - Life reminds of that 90's feeling and sound.
When I see such a smile on your face when you are driven by a good music or good voices... How does some people could dare to say that you’re faking reactions. They are so emotionless that it seems that it is impossible for them to see authenticity when it is in front on their eyes... Keep going and don’t listen bad comments you’re great !
This is a trilingual song. Yes English, but also the West African language called Wolof and also some in French! So a very rich cultural song. The 7 seconds refer to the first moments of a child's life.
When a child is born it is said it takes seven seconds to imprint itself with its biological mother as regards tone of skin it puts it out there why there is no racism amongst children they learn or experience it. Timeless song and a lesson to be taken from it.
You should dive into Neneh Cherry's back catalogue. Buffalo Stance and Manchild are a great starting point. She also did a cover/rework of I've got you under my skin, the Cole Porter song for the Red Hot AIDS charity. Her daughter is the pop star Mabel I don't know if she is well known in the States.
I don't know why, but I really like songs that mix languages. If it's made right like in this one that mixes three languages it's amazing. Usually you mostly hear these kind of songs in Eurovsion. Czechia had 4 languages this year and I loved it.
At almost the same period, there was this musical collaboration between Malcolm McLaren & 2 of the biggest stars in France - Catherine Deneuve & Francoise Hardy. On this album, there was a duet by him & this French chanteuse of vietnamese background- Atlantique Khanh called "Paris Lutece Paname", you should check it out. It is a cross between 7 seconds & Enigma/Sandra/Mylene Malcolm Mclaren & Atlantique - Paris Lutece Paname th-cam.com/video/_VT5H8zWpoI/w-d-xo.html Malcom Mclaren & Catherine Deneuve version th-cam.com/video/EQAzmMn9j3s/w-d-xo.html
This song is so subtle and nice than it doesn’t need any key changes and I think this was part of its huge success in Europe . I had been a big fun from both , Yossou , , since the song “ Toxiques” from late 80’s but totally relevant right now because of climate change , Bes the biggest African artist singer ever from my beloved Senegal where I have lived many years , and Neneh since I discovered her back in the 90’s with “ Buffalo Stance “ and “ Manchild”
If not sure if Mabel is well known outside of the UK? Its funny to think she made her first appearance in a music video when she was just a baby. When Neneh held her in the Manchild clip.
Music from Africa or influenced: Mellowbag & Freundeskreis ft. Gentleman - Tabula Rasa (not Part II) Johnny Clegg et Savuka - Asimbunanga (1988) Johnny Clegg and Savuka - Scatterlings of Africa (1987) Peter Gabriel - Biko
Have to say I'm a bit underwhelmed by your reaction. While I appreciate the production notes you offered, this is not a "catchy" song. It's a very somber call to humanity about racism, and not something we should groove to. Music reactions should reflect the spirit, and respect the solemnity, that is intended. To not do so is off-putting.
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I’m in deep deep love with Youssou N’Dour!
Youssou N'Dour singing in English, French and Wolof is just magical
'And when a child is born into this world,
It has no concept,
Of the tone of skin it's living in.'
Still such powerful lyrics to this day.
That’s BS. We all knew black from white. Ugly from beautiful from a very young age. Nobody taught us that
A bit of English, a bit of French, a bit of Wolof, a big chunk of talent... all together mixed with nice instrumentation and you get a hit that lasted 16 consecutive weeks (4 months) at rank #1 of French charts (longest time for a single ever).
this was a big pan European hit. One of the best of that whole decade
One of the most beautiful song ! I love their voices !
One of my favorite songs of all time ....
I so love this track... bringing me back to 90s and my childhood :)
Neneh Cherry is the superstar you never knew, and this is one of the most original tracks of the generation.
Congrats on the channel dude, one of the best reaction channel on TH-cam imo. You have such a love for the music (especially the synths! :) ) and just seem like a decent guy.
Beautiful song...remember it from the 90s
I still have chills each time I listen to this song.
I like this song when it came out back then, It's good to hear it again on TH-cam.
Hi ! This song never left my playlist.
This song was a big hit in the 90s in France! I was 12, I still remember it. I never get tired of listening to it again!
This song stayed in the top chart for many weeks in France. More than a year I think... And yes, it was what we called a "Slow" (ballad to have some "couple dance time" in discos, that was the song for dating :) ).
Big hit in my time. Great song.
So many top female vocalists sang that part too and nobody could do it like Neneh Cherry, she had the perfect vocals for it.
This is considered as part of World Music, a genre which was popular in Europe.
Yet another awesome Swedish artist.. Neneh Cherry 🇸🇪🤘🇸🇪👍
A song from my early teen years 😊💖🌈 i love it !!
Hi, Dereck! I'm a 90's kid and that is definitely a song from my childhood, although I should have been 4 or 5 years old at that time and it's not in my mother language (bulgarian), but I remember watching it on MTV Europe a lot and it sure got that feeling even without knowing a thing what it's about at that time. I don't know why the song by russian singer Zivert - Life reminds of that 90's feeling and sound.
Très belle chanson !
When I see such a smile on your face when you are driven by a good music or good voices... How does some people could dare to say that you’re faking reactions. They are so emotionless that it seems that it is impossible for them to see authenticity when it is in front on their eyes... Keep going and don’t listen bad comments you’re great !
Thank you!
Great reaction. The lyrics here is also something to pay attention to.
Neneh cherry did lot good songs manchild another good song she was underrated back in 90s for women with lot talent
Love this song, thank you ❤
This is a trilingual song. Yes English, but also the West African language called Wolof and also some in French! So a very rich cultural song. The 7 seconds refer to the first moments of a child's life.
When a child is born it is said it takes seven seconds to imprint itself with its biological mother as regards tone of skin it puts it out there why there is no racism amongst children they learn or experience it. Timeless song and a lesson to be taken from it.
Beautiful.
Youssou the legend🇸🇳
Stakka Bo (Johan Renck), Nåid, Tityo (Neneh Cherry's half-sister), The Fleshquartet - We Vie
A classic !
Youssou ndour from Senegal 🇸🇳
I did not expect your voice to sound like that.
You should dive into Neneh Cherry's back catalogue. Buffalo Stance and Manchild are a great starting point. She also did a cover/rework of I've got you under my skin, the Cole Porter song for the Red Hot AIDS charity. Her daughter is the pop star Mabel I don't know if she is well known in the States.
I've got you under my skin is so good.
Killer bass
Ahh, the 90's. And Swedish masterminds behind it, as usual.
I don't know why, but I really like songs that mix languages. If it's made right like in this one that mixes three languages it's amazing. Usually you mostly hear these kind of songs in Eurovsion. Czechia had 4 languages this year and I loved it.
I always here in the chorus: "It's not a sick game, but 7 seconds are waiting, just as long as I stay, I'll be waiting".
At almost the same period, there was this musical collaboration between Malcolm McLaren & 2 of the biggest stars in France - Catherine Deneuve & Francoise Hardy. On this album, there was a duet by him & this French chanteuse of vietnamese background- Atlantique Khanh called "Paris Lutece Paname", you should check it out. It is a cross between 7 seconds & Enigma/Sandra/Mylene
Malcolm Mclaren & Atlantique - Paris Lutece Paname
th-cam.com/video/_VT5H8zWpoI/w-d-xo.html
Malcom Mclaren & Catherine Deneuve version
th-cam.com/video/EQAzmMn9j3s/w-d-xo.html
Please react to Neneh Cherry "woman" .. another hit 90 s song 💖💖💖
This song is so subtle and nice than it doesn’t need any key changes and I think this was part of its huge success in Europe . I had been a big fun from both , Yossou , , since the song “ Toxiques” from late 80’s but totally relevant right now because of climate change , Bes the biggest African artist singer ever from my beloved Senegal where I have lived many years
, and Neneh since I discovered her back in the 90’s with “ Buffalo Stance “ and “ Manchild”
The other one really good from him is Undecided (radio version), with one of native language of Cameroon.
That native language is wolof, it’s from Senegal.
Did you know that Mabel, the singer, is neneh cherry's daugther?
If not sure if Mabel is well known outside of the UK? Its funny to think she made her first appearance in a music video when she was just a baby. When Neneh held her in the Manchild clip.
@@robertfraser9873 i am italian, i know her song by TH-cam and vh1...
You should also react to neneh Cherry Woman
french part are awsome ! 3:42
I recommend you Youssou N'Dour Concert in London
Or him singing Shake The Tree with Peter Gabriel. He is just sooo good.
Please Dereck do Come Undone by Duran Duran ( and all their fantastic catalogue)
😘😘😘
You should react to the album Exile by Geoffrey Oryema
camilo sesto - come come again ... PLEASE !!
Between the singing, the music we all hoped this song was hopeful... Now we know and it hurts....
These are the songs which make you wonder "What if?" and we all know it went down the drain.. sad because no one cares anymore .
The song is 20 years old and to be honest humanity sucked till then...
I like to if you really listen to your viewers can you do song called prodigy out off space it’s dance tune from 90.s
Music from Africa or influenced:
Mellowbag & Freundeskreis ft. Gentleman - Tabula Rasa (not Part II)
Johnny Clegg et Savuka - Asimbunanga (1988)
Johnny Clegg and Savuka - Scatterlings of Africa (1987)
Peter Gabriel - Biko
Have to say I'm a bit underwhelmed by your reaction. While I appreciate the production notes you offered, this is not a "catchy" song. It's a very somber call to humanity about racism, and not something we should groove to. Music reactions should reflect the spirit, and respect the solemnity, that is intended. To not do so is off-putting.
If you talk about Youssou'n Dour you must Talk about PETER GABRIEL