Manço was born on 2nd January 1943 in Istanbul. His mother, Rikkat Uyanık, had been a famous singer in the early 1940s. His older brother, who was born during World War II, was named Savaş ("war" in Turkish) while he was named Barış ("peace" in Turkish) by his parents to celebrate the end of the war.
While at secondary school at the Galatasaray Lisesi (and later at Şişli Terakki High School) he formed his first band, Kafadarlar ("The Buddies"), all students of a nearby highschool. Asaf Savaş Akat, who became a famous economist, played saxophone, and guitarist Ender Enön made his own guitar because it was difficult to find a real one on the market at that time. In 1962 and 1963, with his next band, Harmoniler ("The Harmonies"), he recorded cover versions of some popular American twist songs and rearrangements of Turkish folk songs in rock-and-roll form, marking the beginning of the Anatolian rock movement, a synthesis of Turkish folk music and rock. In this period, his key visual and musical influence was Elvis Presley.
After leaving school in 1963 he won a scholarship to the Belgian Royal Academy, and went to Belgium to study graphics and art. He toured with his band Les Mistigris (not related to Mistigris) in Germany, Belgium, France, and Turkey until 1967, when he was in a serious car accident, after which he started to grow his signature mustache to disguise his scar.
Frustrated by the difficulties of working with musicians from different nationalities, he formed Kaygısızlar (The Carefrees), featuring Mazhar Alanson and Fuat Güner, future members of the band MFÖ. He recorded several singles and toured with the band, both domestically and internationally, until the band members revealed that they did not want to live abroad. In 1970, he formed Barış Manço ve... ("Barış Manço and ..."), again with foreign musicians, to record his first hit single, both in Turkey and in Belgium, "Dağlar Dağlar" (Mountains, Mountains!), selling over 700,000 copies.
After the success of "Dağlar Dağlar", Manço recorded a couple of singles with Moğollar (The Mongols), another influential Turkish Anatolian rock band. He then decided to return to Turkey where he recorded with the reformed Kaygısızlar for a short period. In 1971, his early works were compiled under his first full length album Dünden Bugüne, today commonly referred to as "Dağlar Dağlar".
In 1972, he formed Kurtalan Ekspres, the band that would accompany him until his death. He continued to release singles until 1975, when he released his first non-compilation album, 2023, a concept album that included many instrumental pieces.
As a last attempt to reach international success, he released the album Baris Mancho (1976), mostly with the George Hayes Orchestra, in Europe and South Africa. Although the album did not bring the fame he was expecting, it did reach the top of the charts in Romania and Morocco. The following year the album was released in Turkey under the title Nick the Chopper.
From 1977 to 1980,he released three more albums in Turkey, partly consisting of compilations of older singles: Sakla Samanı Gelir Zamanı (1977), Yeni Bir Gün (1979), and 20. Sanat Yılı Disko Manço (1980), all with a similar sound to his earlier album 2023. All these albums are now rarity items, but most of the material from the era is available in the later compilations Ben Bilirim and Sarı Çizmeli Mehmet Ağa.
In 1981 Manço released Sözüm Meclisten Dışarı with Kurtalan Ekspres, containing many hit songs including "Alla Beni Pulla Beni", "Arkadaşım Eşşek", "Gülpembe", "Halhal", and "Dönence". The album remains one of their most popular works, and boosted Manço's popularity in the 1980s. "Arkadaşım Eşşek" ("My Friend Donkey"), quickly grew very popular among children (the song is about rural nostalgia ,and was not initially intended as a children's song). Throughout his career he went on to write many other songs primarily for children. On the other hand "Gülpembe", composed by Kurtalan Ekspres bassist Ahmet Güvenç, a requiem for Manço's grandmother, caught the attention of older audiences, and is probably the artist's most popular song, competing only with "Dağlar Dağlar".
In 1983, Estağfurullah, Ne Haddimize was released. It contained the hit songs "Halil İbrahim Sofrası" and "Kol Düğmeleri", a new version of the artist's very first song. "Halil İbrahim Sofrası" exemplified Manço's signature moral-themed lyrics, a rare feature in Turkish pop music. In 1985, 24 Ayar Manço which included "Gibi Gibi" and a long conceptual song "Lahburger", was released. It marked the beginning of the shift in Manço's sound characterised by the heavy use of synthesisers and drum machine, in contrast with his older works consisting of a rock-based sound. Manço went on to release Değmesin Yağlı Boya (1986), Sahibinden İhtiyaçtan (1988), and Darısı Başınıza (1989), each containing a couple of hit songs and demonstrating his new sound.
In 1988 7'den 77'ye (From age 7 to 77), a television series directed and presented by Manço, began to run on TRT 1, the national TV channel of Turkey. It was a combined music, talk show, and documentary programme which was a major hit during the eight years it stayed on the air. Manço travelled to nearly 150 countries for the series. "Adam Olacak Çocuk" , a part of the show, strengthened Manço's acceptance among children
Although his popularity continued mostly due to this series, his musical work in 1990s wasn't so well received. The albums Mega Manço (1992) and Müsadenizle Çocuklar (1995) were considered the weakest of his career, despite the limited success of the 1992 children's hit "Ayı" (The Bear). On the other hand, in 1995 he toured in Japan with Kurtalan Ekspres, leading to Live in Japan (1996), his first and only live album. He released two albums in that country with some recognition as "the man who writes songs about vegetables", referring to "Domates, Biber, Patlıcan" ("Tomato, Pepper, Aubergine") and "Nane, Limon Kabuğu" (Mint, Lemon Rind), two of his hit songs from the 1980s.
Manço died on 31st January 1999 of a sudden heart attack, just before the release of his newly finished album Mançoloji (Mançology) (1999), a double album containing new recordings of his hit songs along with an unfinished instrumental song "40. Yıl" ("The 40th Anniversary"), celebrating his fortieth year in music. Over his career he had composed about 200 songs, some of which were translated into a variety of languages including Greek, Bulgarian, Romanian, Persian, Japanese, and Arabic.
Gül Pembe
Barış Manço Lyrics
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Bülbüller seni söyler biz dinlerdik gülpembe
Sen gelince bahar gelir gülpembe
Dereler seni çağlar sevinirdik gülpembe
Güz yağmurlarıyla bir gün göçtün gittin sen inanamadık gülpembe
Bizim iller sessiz bizim iller sensiz olamadı gülpembe
Dudağımda son bir türkü gülpembe
Güz yağmurlarıyla bir gün göçtün gittin inanamadık gülpembe
Bizim iller sessiz bizim iller sensiz olamadı gülpembe
Gözlerimde son bir bulut gülpembe
Hala hep seni arar seni bekler gülpembe
Dudağımda son bir türkü gülpembe
Hala hep seni söyler seni çağırır gülpembe
The lyrics to Barış Manço's song "Gül Pembe" tells a story of a person, referred to as "gülpembe" (pink rose), who brings happiness and joy to those around them. The first verse says that when gülpembe smiles, roses bloom and nightingales sing. The second verse speaks of how gülpembe brings the spring with them, and rivers begin to flow and rejoice. However, the song takes a sad turn in the third verse, where the singer recounts how gülpembe suddenly left them one day during the autumn rain, leaving them unable to believe what happened. The singer then laments how their town became quiet and empty without gülpembe, and how they still sing songs and wait for gülpembe's return, represented by the "last cloud" and "last song" they have left.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that gülpembe is a cherished presence in the singer's life who brings light and beauty. However, the sudden departure of gülpembe has left them feeling lost and incomplete, as they still yearn for gülpembe's return and the joy that they bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Sen gülünce güller açar gülpembe
When you smile, the flowers bloom in pink
Bülbüller seni söyler biz dinlerdik gülpembe
The nightingales sing about you, and we used to listen, oh pink one
Sen gelince bahar gelir gülpembe
When you come, spring arrives, oh pink one
Dereler seni çağlar sevinirdik gülpembe
The streams would flow happily when you came, oh pink one
Güz yağmurlarıyla bir gün göçtün gittin sen inanamadık gülpembe
One day you left with autumn rains, we couldn't believe it, oh pink one
Bizim iller sessiz bizim iller sensiz olamadı gülpembe
Our lands became silent, they couldn't be without you, oh pink one
Dudağımda son bir türkü gülpembe
I still have a last song for you on my lips, oh pink one
Hala hep seni söyler seni çağırır gülpembe
Still calling for you, still singing your name, oh pink one
Gözlerimde son bir bulut gülpembe
In my eyes, there's still a last cloud left for you, oh pink one
Hala hep seni arar seni bekler gülpembe
Still searching for you, still waiting for you, oh pink one
Contributed by Asher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Sen gülünce güller açar, gülpembe
Bülbüller seni söyler, biz dinlerdik, gülpembe
Sen gelince bahar gelir, gülpembe
Dereler seni çağlar, sevinirdik, gülpembe
Güz yağmurlarıyla bir gün göçtün gittin, İnanamadık, gülpembe
Bizim iller sessiz
Bizim iller sensiz
Olamadı, gülpembe
Dudağımda son bir türkü, gülpembe
Hâlâ hep seni söyler, seni çağırır, gülpembe
Güz yağmurlarıyla bir gün göçtün gittin, İnanamadık, gülpembe
Bizim iller sessiz
Bizim iller sensiz
Olamadı, gülpembe
Dudağımda son bir türkü, gülpembe
Hâlâ hep seni söyler, seni çağırır, gülpembe
Gözlerimde son bir bulut, gülpembe
Hâlâ hep seni arar, seni bekler, gülpembe
Dudağımda son bir türkü, gülpembe
Hâlâ hep seni söyler, seni çağırır, gülpembe
Gözlerimde son bir bulut, gülpembe
Hâlâ hep seni arar, seni bekler, gülpembe
Dudağımda son bir türkü, gülpembe
Hâlâ hep seni söyler, seni çağırır, gülpembe
@nidatunc59
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Sen gülünce güller açar, gülpembe
Bülbüller seni söyler, biz dinlerdik, gülpembe
Sen gelince bahar gelir, gülpembe
Dereler seni çağlar, sevinirdik, gülpembe
Güz yağmurlarıyla bir gün göçtün gittin, İnanamadık, gülpembe
Bizim iller sessiz
Bizim iller sensiz
Olamadı, gülpembe
Dudağımda son bir türkü, gülpembe
Hâlâ hep seni söyler, seni çağırır, gülpembe
Güz yağmurlarıyla bir gün göçtün gittin, İnanamadık, gülpembe
Bizim iller sessiz
Bizim iller sensiz
Olamadı, gülpembe
Dudağımda son bir türkü, gülpembe
Hâlâ hep seni söyler, seni çağırır, gülpembe
Gözlerimde son bir bulut, gülpembe
Hâlâ hep seni arar, seni bekler, gülpembe
Dudağımda son bir türkü, gülpembe
Hâlâ hep seni söyler, seni çağırır, gülpembe
Gözlerimde son bir bulut, gülpembe
Hâlâ hep seni arar, seni bekler, gülpembe
Dudağımda son bir türkü, gülpembe
Hâlâ hep seni söyler, seni çağırır, gülpembe
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Sen gülünce, güller açar, Gülpembe
Bülbüller seni söyler
Biz dinlerdik, Gülpembe
Sen gelince, bahar gelir, Gülpembe
Dereler seni çağlar
Sevinirdik, Gülpembe
Güz yağmurlarıyla, bir gün göçtün gittin
İnanamadık, Gülpembe
Bizim iller sessiz
Bizim iller sensiz
Olamadı, Gülpembe
Dudağımda son bir türkü, Gülpembe
Hala hep seni söyler, seni çağırır Gülpembe
Güz yağmurlarıyla, bir gün göçtün gittin
İnanamadık, Gülpembe
Bizim iller sessiz
Bizim iller sensiz
Olamadı, Gülpembe
Dudağımda son bir türkü, Gülpembe
Hala hep seni söyler, seni çağırır, Gülpembe
Gözlerimde son bir umut, Gülpembe
Hala hep seni arar, seni bekler gülpembe...
@beyzayumak6661
Sen gülünce güller açar gülpembe
Bülbüller seni söyler biz dinlerdik gülpembe
Sen gelince bahar gelir gülpembe
Dereler seni çağlar sevinirdik gülpembe
Güz yağmurlarıyla bir gün göçtün gittin sen inanamadık gülpembe
Bizim iller sessiz bizim iller sensiz olamadı gülpembe
Dudağımda son bir türkü gülpembe
Hala hep seni söyler seni çağırır gülpembe
Güz yağmurlarıyla bir gün göçtün gittin inanamadık gülpembe
Bizim iller sessiz bizim iller sensiz olamadı gülpembe
Gözlerimde son bir bulut gülpembe
Hala hep seni arar seni bekler gülpembe
Dudağımda son bir türkü gülpembe
Hala hep seni söyler seni çağırır gülpembe
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"Güz yağmurlarıyla bir gün göçtün gittin, İnanamadık, gülpembe
Bizim iller sessiz
Bizim iller sensiz
Olamadı, gülpembe
Dudağımda son bir türkü, gülpembe"
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