Nai (Anna Vissi album)
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Nai is the name of a Greek album by singer Anna Vissi
. It is her third studio album and includes the soundtrack of the TV series Methismeni Politeia. It was released in Greece and Cyprus in 1980 by EMI Greece
. In 2006, a remastered version was released, including the Greek participation song in the ESC
1980 "Autostop", featuring the Epikouri band, as well as two remixes of the song "Oso Eho Foni". The album reached gold status.
, Vissi remained on pop tunes with this album. "Methismeni Politia" was the theme song for a popular drama series during the 1980-1981 TV season on ERT, months before the release of the album and the song subsequently became the first single. The next singles "Oso Eho Foni" and "To Ksero Tha Ertheis Ksana" (a cover of "Woman In Love
") were also popular.
Like Kitrino Galazio
, Nai was released on CD in 1987 and was shipped to stores throughout the years as the album continued to sell.
"Oso Eho Foni" alongside "Aftos Pou Perimeno" (from Kitrino Galazio
were remixed and released on the maxi single The Remixes, in 1997 with much success.
In 2006, prompted by Vissi's entry in Eurovision Song Contest 2006
, EMI released a remastered edition of the album adding the 1980 entry in Eurovision Song Contest "Autostop" and two remixes of "Oso Eho Foni".
Songs from the album were included in 2007 Anna Vissi box set Back to Time (Complete EMI Years)
which charted on the Greek Albums Chart
.
Anna Vissi
Anna Vissi , known as Anna Vishy in Cypriot Greek, is a Greek-Cypriot recording artist and actress...
. It is her third studio album and includes the soundtrack of the TV series Methismeni Politeia. It was released in Greece and Cyprus in 1980 by EMI Greece
Minos EMI
Minos EMI is the domestic trade name of EMI Music Greece, a record company in Greece. It is the Greek record label division of the British-based, multinational EMI Group....
. In 2006, a remastered version was released, including the Greek participation song in the ESC
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
1980 "Autostop", featuring the Epikouri band, as well as two remixes of the song "Oso Eho Foni". The album reached gold status.
Background, release and present
After the success coming from her 1979 album Kitrino GalazioKitrino Galazio
Kitrino Galazio is the title of the second studio album by Greek singer Anna Vissi, released in Greece and Cyprus in 1979 by EMI Greece. It is her first album after her departure from Minos, her previous record label...
, Vissi remained on pop tunes with this album. "Methismeni Politia" was the theme song for a popular drama series during the 1980-1981 TV season on ERT, months before the release of the album and the song subsequently became the first single. The next singles "Oso Eho Foni" and "To Ksero Tha Ertheis Ksana" (a cover of "Woman In Love
Woman in Love
"Woman in Love" is a popular song performed by Barbra Streisand and taken from her 1980 album, Guilty. The song was written by Barry and Robin Gibb of The Bee Gees....
") were also popular.
Like Kitrino Galazio
Kitrino Galazio
Kitrino Galazio is the title of the second studio album by Greek singer Anna Vissi, released in Greece and Cyprus in 1979 by EMI Greece. It is her first album after her departure from Minos, her previous record label...
, Nai was released on CD in 1987 and was shipped to stores throughout the years as the album continued to sell.
"Oso Eho Foni" alongside "Aftos Pou Perimeno" (from Kitrino Galazio
Kitrino Galazio
Kitrino Galazio is the title of the second studio album by Greek singer Anna Vissi, released in Greece and Cyprus in 1979 by EMI Greece. It is her first album after her departure from Minos, her previous record label...
were remixed and released on the maxi single The Remixes, in 1997 with much success.
In 2006, prompted by Vissi's entry in Eurovision Song Contest 2006
Eurovision Song Contest 2006
The Eurovision Song Contest 2006 was the 51st Eurovision Song Contest, held at the Olympic Indoor Hall in Athens, Greece on 18 May and 20 May 2006 . The hosting national broadcaster of the contest was Ellinikí Radiofonía Tileórasi . The Finnish band Lordi won the contest with the song "Hard Rock...
, EMI released a remastered edition of the album adding the 1980 entry in Eurovision Song Contest "Autostop" and two remixes of "Oso Eho Foni".
Songs from the album were included in 2007 Anna Vissi box set Back to Time (Complete EMI Years)
Back To Time (Complete EMI Years)
Back to Time is a compilation album by Greek singer Anna Vissi, including the whole recordings which are now back catalogue items of Minos EMI...
which charted on the Greek Albums Chart
IFPI Greece
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry Greece or IFPI Greece is the Greek branch of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and is the official charts provider and recording sales certification body for Greece. Currently two charts are compiled, one for sales of...
.
Original version
- "Oso Exo Foni"
- "To Ksero Tha Ertheis Ksana"
- "Den Eimai Monaxi"
- "Klais Esai Kai Pono"
- "Magapouses Kapou Kapou"
- "Gia Afto Sou Leo Mi"
- "Ti Me Rotas"
- "Milise Mou"
- "Na I Zoi"
- "Ma Den Fovamai"
- "Kaigete O Kosmos Kaigete"
- "Ksanazo"
- "Methismeni Politeia"
2006 Remastered Version
- "Oso Exo Foni"
- "To Ksero Tha Ertheis Ksana"
- "Den Eimai Monaxi"
- "Klais Esai Kai Pono"
- "Magapouses Kapou Kapou"
- "Gia Afto Sou Leo Mi"
- "Ti Me Rotas"
- "Milise Mou"
- "Na I Zoi"
- "Ma Den Fovamai"
- "Kaigete O Kosmos Kaigete"
- "Ksanazo"
- "Methismeni Politeia"
- "Autostop"
- "Oso Exo Foni(Club Mix)"
- "Oso Exo Foni(Revival Mix)"