Devojko mala

"Devojko mala" is a popular fifties song composed by Darko Kraljić and recorded by Vlastimir "Đuza" Stojiljković for the soundtrack of the Ljubav i moda film in which he was also had the starring role. The song became popular in former Yugoslavia and later in the Soviet Union, especially the version recorded by Đorđe Marjanović.

"Devojko mala"
Single by Vlastimir "Đuza" Stojiljković
A-side
  • Ljubav i moda
  • Sonja
B-side"Kli-kla-klo-klap"
Released1958
GenreSchlager
LabelJugoton
Songwriter(s)D. Kraljić
B. Timotijević

Idoli version
"Devojko mala"
Song by Idoli
from the album VIS Idoli
Released1981
RecordedRTV Zagreb studio
April 1981
GenreNew wave
Length2:02
LabelJugoton
Songwriter(s)D. Kraljić
B. Timotijević
Producer(s)Ivan Stančić Piko

Serbian new wave band Idoli recorded a version on their debut release, the VIS Idoli EP. This is one of the first recorded cover versions of the track and perhaps one of the most notable and well-known versions. A promotional video was recorded for the song.

Other cover versions
  • Croatian calypso band Cubismo recorded a version with lyrics partially in Spanish language entitled "Nina Bonita". A former Idoli member Vlada Divljan appeared as guest on the track.
  • Serbian jazz musician Duško Gojković recorded an instrumental version.
  • Jewish singer Mira Soriano recorded a version with lyrics in Yiddish.
  • In the USSR, in late 1960s, after restoration of Soviet-Yugoslavian friendship, a Russian cover was recorded by Emil Gorovets ("Ночным Белградом шли мы молча рядом").
  • Serbian singer Predrag Cune Gojkovic recorded a version in 1963.
  • Singer Srdjan Popov recorded rockabilly swing cover and music video for the song in 2021.

References
    • EX YU ROCK enciklopedija 1960–2006, Janjatović Petar; ISBN 978-86-905317-1-4
    • VIS Idoli EP at Discogs
    • Devojko mala
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