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when I was touring in Brazil I was chatting at a late evening with my friend "MyMy Villaflor" and learned a little about her life, we chatted for a long time... it seemed the young Lady was pretty much down, however, I took my notes and promised her to write a song for her, now here is the song :
"AMALIA", her real name... So, this song is dedicated to my friend Amalia. When am back in the Philippines we will meet and continue our discussion we held in Brazil the other day...
lyrics
"Amalia"
1. Amalia is that kind of girl, much to pretty to get asked for a date
she loves to hang out with her friends, maybe one day it will be too late
oh Amalia
she' gonna play clown most of the time when she's with her friends
and shee feels good when she is not alone but doesn't when it ends
oh Amalia
Chorus :
Oh Amalia, oh Amalia, such a pretty star, oh Amalia
2. Amalia is a shy girl too, doesn't want to bother me or you
the young maid never want to make her parents worry, so she runs home in a hurry
oh Amalia
Amalia is a pretty maid, but there's something what makes her afraid...
'coz she's such a pretty star and no one asked her so far...
oh Amalia
Chorus :
Oh Amalia, oh Amalia, such a pretty star, oh Amalia
3. Amalia sits and waits, that's exactly what she hates...
she used to dance on the floor, but today she dances no more...
oh Amalia
Amalia used to dance on the table, but today she is no longer able...
Amalia is now a respected star, she worked hard, that's why she came so far...
yes Amalia, the pretty star...
Chorus 2x :
oh Amalia, oh Amalia, such a pretty star, oh Amalia...
FIN
credits
from Beautiful Rose of America,
track released November 16, 2021
John David Hanke words & music, acoustic guitar |
The Reiland Sisters background Gesang |
Recording Engineer Alexander Wurlitzer | mix & mastering Alexander Wurlitzer |
Produced by John David Hanke | Acheii Records | www.jdhanke.com
John David Hanke is a singer/songwriter, he grew up in the 1950's/1960's, a time full of changes and good music. John is
playing Americana, Folk & Country music since the late 1960's.
John is still on tour today, playing concerts, Folk Festivals etc. in the US, Canada and Europe,etc....more
Soulful guitar interplay form the heart of this lovely Americana collaboration from Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 2, 2018
Tom Heyman documents life in San Francisco circa 2023, refusing to succumb to easy characterization & instead capturing the city’s nuance. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 22, 2023
Jody Stephens of Big Star and Luther Russell of the Freewheelers team for a radiant LP packed full of slide guitar and pop smarts. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 11, 2019
This compilation showcasing the new sound of folk, psych, and Americana benefits the Freedom of the Press Foundation. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 9, 2018
Epic, folksy psych-pop, diligently crafted from sessions recorded in a beach studio and an old San Francisco mansion. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 9, 2015