Quizás, Quizás, Quizás
"Quizás, quizás, quizás", sometimes known simply as "Quizás" (Latin American Spanish: [kiˈsas]; "Perhaps"), is a popular song by Cuban songwriter Osvaldo Farrés.[1][2] Farrés wrote the music and original Spanish lyrics for the song which became a hit for Bobby Capó in 1947.
| "Quizás, Quizás, Quizás" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Osvaldo Farrés | |
| Language | Spanish |
| English title | Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps |
| Written | 1947 |
| Genre | Popular |
| Songwriter(s) | Osvaldo Farrés |
English version
The English lyrics for "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps" were translated by Joe Davis[3] from the original Spanish version. The English version was first recorded by Desi Arnaz in 1948 (RCA).[4]
French version
The French lyrics, Qui sait, qui sait, are by Jacques Larue, with a slightly different meaning. The story is about a man wondering if the flirting of his girlfriend while dancing with an unknown man will have impact on their relationship: "Who knows?". It has been first recorded by Luis Mariano in 1948, on a single for His Master's Voice.[5]
Notable cover versions
Notable cover versions include:
- 1951: Bing Crosby recorded the song with the Bando da Lua on February 5, 1951, for Decca Records.[6]
- 1958: Nat King Cole regularly performed the song with a heavy American accent. His version appeared on his 1958 album Cole Español and frequently appeared in the 2000 film In the Mood for Love.
- 1960: Los Panchos recorded a version with Johnny Albino.
- 1963: Cliff Richard and The Shadows on the When in Spain album.
- 1964: Celia Cruz
- 1965: Doris Day recorded the English version of the song, released on her album Latin for Lovers.[7] This cover was later used in the 1992 movie Strictly Ballroom.[8]
- 1996: CAKE (band) "Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps"
- 2000: Mari Wilson sang it for the titles of the television series Coupling.
- 2008: Halie Loren covered the song for her album They Oughta Write a Song; her cover used the English and Spanish lyrics.
- 2013: Andrea Bocelli released a version with Jennifer Lopez.
- 2022: Arthur Hanlon with Debi Nova
References
- "Osvaldo Farrés @ peermusic – The Independent Major". 10 February 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-02-10. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
- Jambrina, Jesús (29 August 2012). ""Quizás, quizás, quizás": una leyenda". Huffington Post.
- Bruce Bastin; Kip Lornell (2012). The Melody Man: Joe Davis and the New York Music Scene, 1916–1978. American Made Music Series. University Press of Mississippi. p. 191. ISBN 978-1-61703-276-9. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- "Desi Arnaz – Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- "Qui sait/La mer m'a chanté". Discogs.
- "A Bing Crosby Discography". BING magazine. International Club Crosby. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- "Doris Day - Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps". Genius community. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- "Strictly Ballroom (Original Soundtrack)". Apple music. Retrieved December 31, 2022.