(Last Update: 05.09.2024) DalidaDo you like ? I like it very much. So why do I love it? It is too long to explain, but I will try to summarize it briefly. Sometimes, to love a singer, you don't just have to like their voice very much; nor its style or melody. Sometimes there may be other criteria in life that make you love a song or a singer; So is my relationship with Dalida.
As a child, when we moved from our house with a garden in Koşuyolu, I went to the attic for the first time. mysterious attic items I was looking for a trace, a magical piece for myself. There were two things that I kept with my childish mind from those dusty items in that attic: One was that I didn't even know what language it was in at the time. a red book, the other one too a box full of records...
I soon learned that that red book, published in 1942, was in French and I kept it in a corner thinking "I will definitely read this book one day". Weaving the webs of fate in a way I never expected learn french When I had to, I took the book out of my hiding place and put it somewhere in public. Even though I have now reached the point where I can read a French book without a dictionary, I still like this book. I will understand it as if I were reading it in my native language. I'm saving it for the day, because there is something waiting for me in this book; I know.
As for the box containing the records; What was not on it: Stone records, 33's, 45's, Long Play's... I had already learned the meaning of these terms at that time... And who was not on those records: From Zeki Müren to Safiye Ayla, from Mualla Mukadder to Many special local artists, from Perihan Altındağ to Erol Büyükburç and Erol Evgin, as well as many foreign artists and groups. One of the foreigners that sticks out in my mind is Dalida as it is: Of course, the artist has hundreds of songs, but the songs I remember from his records that we have are portfolio, Une Histoire d'Amour, Words, words, Kiss Me a lot and the most important for me: Salma ya Salama...
I can't forget my joy the day I settled into our new house and managed to connect the record player my father had repaired to the old tube radio and get the sound output. Those black round records, big and small, came into voice and filled the room with music against a rustling background. I could write an article for every song I listen to, but today's topic is Dalida. I remember getting up and playing “Salma ya salama” while listening to it… I would listen to it over and over again, rewind the record, and then play it again without getting tired. It was as if the world revolved around me with this music.
Then as you get older, little by little become romantic Before I realized the importance of Dalida's other songs, I looked at an article in the newspaper one day: “Famous French singer Dalida committed suicide in her home in Paris."...
May 3 1987It means . After all, maybe she wasn't my favorite singer, but for me she was always a magical voice coming from the attic of my childhood. I had what I believed to be a long life ahead of me, but she ended hers tragically. When I thought about it all together, it seemed strange; The songs echoed in my mind. That's why Dalida has always had a special and important place in my heart.
Then one day, my tour guide friend Murat MadranWhen the subject of Dalida came up when we visited during a trip to Paris, I wondered why I had not followed Dalida before. I immediately got a detailed recipe from him and jumped at the first opportunity. Montmartre to the streets. Then I wanted to share with you what I discovered.
I don't think I need to give his long biography now, anyone who wishes can easily access this information on the internet, but in summary. Dalida was born in Egypt on January 17, 1933, as the daughter of an Italian family.. Before she was the Dalida we know Yolanda GigliottiIts name was . Violinist at the Cairo Opera He worked as a consultant and did many other jobs, but I think he was lucky. After being elected Egyptian beauty queen in 1954 frozen. At this stage, he settled in Paris and tried his luck musically. He released his first 45 in 1956: Madona:
Then the real exit Male child He did it with and the rest is already here. OlympiaHe gave countless concerts, starting in 1999 and continuing in many parts of the world, singing many beautiful songs in many languages, many of which you know, and experiencing fame and success to the fullest. It has had its ups and downs from time to time...
However, the artist's life was not as happy as we see from the outside. She experienced great pain in love and held herself responsible for the men who committed suicide for her. He said that he would not wait for death to come and that he wanted to leave this world in 2000. He used to tell me but he couldn't be that patient, In 1987, all this accumulated and Dalida MontmartreHe committed suicide at his home in .
Of course, there is much more to write, but I am neither a popular music historian nor is this a popular music history blog. I will tell you briefly about Dalida's place in my life and why I feel Montmartre I'm just trying to explain the reasons for what I found while following Dalida's footsteps on the streets. If Dalida is as important to you as it is to me, then come follow me too...
Montmartre HillYou know, I have already written about it in detail before. To start our discovery tour, the old name montmartrobus one From Montmartre bus number 40 right at the top Place du Tertre – Norvins We get off at the stop. If you wish, you can get off further, but I like to follow this route.
What you will see in front of you The Consulate RestaurantTurn left at and start going downhill slightly. After a while, you will see a sight on your right that you won't believe your eyes on. Vineyard you will see (Clos-Montmartre). Actually Sacré-Coeur Basilica and as Dalida just to see this vineyard MontmartreYou can come to… Turn left from the bottom corner of the vineyard and continue on your way; with a sweet disposition As you descend the cobblestone road, you will come across a corner on the left. When you go around him, you see in the cover photo of the article bust of Dalida You will encounter. Here Place Dalida. Like you, I looked for Dalida's house there when I first went there, but it wasn't there 😉
Continue straight ahead from where the bust's face is facing, after about 200-300 metro rides, you will see a restaurant called Moulin de la Galette on the right. This is where Dalida often went and even Monet, 'Orsay Museum'This is the place where he made his painting, which you can see in; Here, enter the narrow street opposite there; a little further on the right Dalida's house you will see.
Unfortunately, the house cannot be visited, nor is it a museum. where this house is, Montmartre We followed Dalida's footsteps in the streets, which I shared at the end of the article. Alternative Montmartre Tour You can learn about this region by watching my video.
If Dalida's songs continue to echo in your ears, then MontmartreDon't get lost before you fall under the spell of , so instead of continuing down from here Where Dalida slept her eternal sleep, Montmartre CemeteryI say go to . Believe me, you won't regret it. The city's other two cemeteries Père Lachaise Cemetery ve Montparnasse Cemetery such an impressive place Montmartre Cemetery Yes.
To do this, go back to the statue and go straight down from behind it. When you reach the main street, continue walking to the left. road you Montmartre CemeteryHe will take it to . From the main street, cross the bridge to the other side of the cemetery and go down the stairs on the left. Montmartre CemeteryEnter . As soon as you enter, go up the first stairs on the right, follow the road that curves to the left, and at the end of the road, again on the left, Dalida's grave Complete your tour by visiting
Starting in Cairo and ending in Paris Ours was a witness to a small moment of a wonderful life. A view from our own window of a colorful life that includes tons of mosaics we know as well as those we don't know. Everyone lives their own share in this life. Some people are satisfied with what they have, some are trying to make it worse. Some of us succeed and some of us fail, but at least we are proud of trying.
After paying our respects to Dalida, we leave the main gate of the cemetery, reach the main street a little further and turn right if we wish. Place de Clichy'S chirping to your life, if we wish Pigalle side of sinner We leave ourselves to the invitation. Enjoy the fact that you can still breathe We're releasing it in Paris. We love Dalida and thank her endlessly for leaving us beautiful music.
“A life without music is a mistake”
With love…
In one part of the video above, there are traces of the streets where Dalida walked. We hope you enjoy watching, liking and sharing…
Happy Days.
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In the 1980s, when I was a child, my aunt and uncle came to visit us on holiday. If I remember correctly, my brother-in-law brought the cassette and we sang and listened to Salma Ya Salama from morning to evening :) Later, when I saw it in your articles, I watched the movie about his life, of course I was very impressed and sad, suicides always make me sad, he will end his life. The feeling of helplessness arouses compassion in me. I had never even thought of watching Dalida during my previous visits, this time we will stay in Montmartre, we are very close to her, I will definitely remember :) Thank you for reminding me of this precious person.
You wrote so beautifully, I enjoyed reading it. Thank you for your valuable comment.
You really color it with such details that I cannot describe my Paris travel plans. You make Paris even more indispensable by showing people the details that many people would miss and the beauties that they would pass by and fail to notice. We passed by Dalida's house this year. And in that narrow gap, we also witnessed the man who could not pass through the wall as an alternative. A human figure stuck to the wall from the waist down made us laugh a lot. Especially since it is just a few steps away from Le Passe-Muraille.
Thank you for your good thoughts, and thank you also for your experiences and opinions that you have written under many articles. I believe it will be a light to many people. I wish you happy days.
Dalida... took a completely different look at the world and left without looking back. However, she sees through the eyes of her loved ones the cruelty of the 2000s and that humanity is moving further away from dignity every day. Very few people have a strong enough stance to commit suicide. thank you for your stance
I didn't know what to say. You are both right, and I am one of those who think, "Since we came to this world, we need to live properly until the last breath." Still, I understand exactly what you mean, thank you for your comment.
The sad woman who sings those magical melodies of my life...Dalida, what a unique woman she is, what a unique voice. It's been a few years since I fell under her spell. I thank you very much. It's like you explained my feelings to me. Bang Bang is completely different with her interpretation. She tells the sadness and tragedy of her own life. It's like in that song... I must have listened to it thousands of times. Unfortunately, I had very limited time when I went to Paris. I couldn't see Dalida Square and her tomb.
;but you took me away with this article. :) Thank you again…
How wonderful that Dalida touched the lives of so many people; Then, the intersection of memories in such an article and sharing your feelings with your beautiful comment... I thank you...