Ded Moroz [Grandfather Frost] was originally released by Rok-Atel’ye [Rock Studio] on their 1987 album Zamykaya Krug [Closing The Circle]. It tells of waking up as a child and being scared because of the noise and lights but then Ded Moroz (the Russian equivalent of Santa Claus) turns up and everyone begins clapping, dancing,
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NOTE: I don’t normally include covers by children of songs dealing with adult issues like those covered in this song but this performance is so exceptional and it has been handled in a manner that allays some of my concerns so that I am including it. Love on the Brain was originally released
Let’s Twist Again was originally released by Chubby Checker in 1961 as a single. It is about dancing the Twist and having a good time. This is a great version that has been translated into Russian, with some lines kept in English and sung with adorable accents. The vocalists in this performance, from the
Shaman was originally released on the 2018 album Vstrechnaya Polosa [Opposite Lane]. It is about a shamanic journey, knowing all that will happen, seeing the world so small, life as a thread that changes nothing, the shaman knows, and a drum that hits itself. It is an incredible, hypnotic rock track with great shamanic
Algoritmy (Ostavaysya Doboy) [Algorithms (Stay Alone)] is the new, original song from Lollipops Band member Alisa Trifonova. It is about searching for a soulmate in the modern world where subscribers replace friends and contacts are chosen by algorithms, so you need to search from scratch, alone, avoiding the empty words and algorithms. This is an
Pod Tvoim Oknom [Under Your Window] is the new single from Misha. It is about a relationship where the singer sits beneath his beloved’s window serenading her though she won’t talk to him. It is a great song with a good beat and a more serious attitude than a typical pop song and Misha
Grusti Obo Mne [Sadness About Me] is the new single from Alisa. It is about a relationship where they are parted, dreaming of seeing each other again, looking for familiar faces in the crowd, letting it go, only sadness around. It is a powerful track that commands your attention and Alisa draws every last
My Budem Tantsevat’ [We Will Dance] was originally released on YouTube in 2016. It is about having sad smiles because it’s raining but not letting that stop you dancing to the rhythm of the rain. It is a great fun up-beat pop song with a great beat to dance to and the girls sing
I Will Survive was originally recorded by Gloria Gaynor for her 1978 album Love Tracks and as a single. It is about meeting a previous lover who had previously left the singer, completely devastating her, but she has not only recovered from the break-up but has found an incredible amount of personal strength. It
Mal’chishki [Boys] is the new single from Milana. It is an answer to those who criticise her for wearing heels too early, already painting her nails, poking fun of them by saying that she is already grown up, that it isn’t easy being an adult, and that boys fall in love with her.. It