After recruiting the band's first line up, Bijelo dugme under the name Jutro (translation: "Morning") were turned down by Sarajevo based record company Diskoton, but were offered to record a single for another record company, Jugoton. The first single was named Kad bi' bio bijelo dugme (translation: "If I were a white button"). After the single was released, Bregović was convinced by the band's manager to change the band's name to Bijelo dugme.
With charismatic vocalist Željko Bebek, the band soon reached stardom in the former Yugoslavia, as one newspaper put it, they sold more albums than there were record players in Yugoslavia. The pinnacle of the band's career was 1979's Bitanga i Princeza, the album is often heralded as their most mature with vocalist Zeljko Bebek. They were often referred to as the Yugoslav Beatles.
The turn of the decade brought the rise of numerous new wave artists, including Azra, and Bijelo dugme soon found their popularity sinking, to which they reacted by reinventing themselves for their 1980 release Doživjeti Stotu, featuring a much more new wave oriented sound.
1984 brought the departure of Željko Bebek to pursue a solo career and Mladen Vojičić - Tifa was recruited to replace him for their 1984 self-titled release. He was booted from the band because of inner conflicts and was replaced by Alen Islamović, formerly vocalist of the heavy metal band Divlje jagode for their last two, folk-inspired records.
The band disbanded in 1989 after Alen Islamović checked into a hospital for chest pains during their last tour, without telling anyone he was ill. The real reasons have never been elaborated, but most people suspect the dissolution of Yugoslavia caused the breakup of the band, because the band was often seen as a symbol of unity among the peoples of Yugoslavia.
Some of Bijelo dugme's the most popular songs are: Lipe cvatu, Đurđevdan, Ipak poželim neko pismo, Ima neka tajna veza, Pristao sam biću sve što hoće, Selma, Loše vino, Jer kad ostariš, Lažeš, Kad zaboraviš juli, Hajdemo u planine, Bitanga i princeza, Pljuni i zapjevaj moja Jugoslavijo, Sanjao sam noćas da te nemam, Te noći kad umrem, Nakon svih ovih godina...
The band reunited for three concerts in Sarajevo, Zagreb and Belgrade in 2005 with all three vocalists, but without drummer Goran "Ipe" Ivandić who committed suicide in Belgrade, Serbia in 1994.
Legacy
Bijelo dugme laid the groundwork for the Yugoslav rock scene, and the epitome for the Sarajevo school of pop rock. inspiring many artists from different musical generes, including Severina, Prljavo kazalište, Leteći odred and so forth. Even more rigid, critical musicians such as Pips, Chips & Videoclips vocalist Ripper have said that Bijelo dugme was a part of their childhood. In the 2003 rock documentary Sretno dijete, the guitarist and lead songwriter for Prljavo kazalište said that "whatever Bijelo dugme did, everyone else did".
They still enjoy a huge fanbase; their 2005 concerts in Sarajevo (Koševo stadium) and Zagreb (Maksimir stadium) sold out within hours. Their 2005 concert in Belgrade at the hippodrome drew more than 180,000 fans, while more than 20,000 fans stayed outside of hippodrome.
Members
* Željko Bebek - vocals, bass guitar (1974 - 1984)
* Goran Bregović - guitar (1974 - 1989)
* Alen Islamović - vocals (1986 - 1989)
* Goran "Ipe" Ivandić - drums (1974 - 1976, 1977 - 1978, 1982 - 1989)
* Dragan "Điđi" Jankelić - drums (1978 - 1982)
* Sanin Karić - bass guitar (1977)
* Vlado Pravdić - keyboards (1974 - 1976, 1978 - 1987)
* Ljubiša Racić - bass guitar (1975 - 1977)
* Zoran Redžić - bass guitar (1974 - 1975, 1977 - 1989)
* Laza Ristovski - keyboards (1976 - 1978, 1985 - 1989)
* Mladen "Tifa" Vojičić - vocals (1984 - 1985)
* Milić Vukašinović - drums (1976)
Group commonly had substitutions for rhythm section members as they served in the army.
Years active: From 1974 to 1989
Albums
Studio albums
1. Kad bi' bio bijelo dugme - 1974
2. Šta bi dao da si na mom mjestu - 1975
3. Eto! Baš hoću! - 1976
4. Bitanga i princeza - 1979
5. Doživjeti stotu - 1980
6. Uspavanka za Radmilu M. - 1983
7. Kosovka Djevojka - 1984
8. Pljuni i zapjevaj moja Jugoslavijo - 1986
9. Ćiribiribela - 1988
Live albums
1. Koncert kod Hajdučke česme - 1977
2. 5. april '81 - 1981
3. Mramor kamen i Željezo - 1987
4. Turneja 2005 - Sarajevo, Zagreb, Beograd - 2005
Bitanga I Princeza
Bijelo Dugme Lyrics
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Ja sam momak na losem glasu
U ovom gradu
A ko si ti
A ona kaze, luda noc
Ja sam bila mamina princeza
Sve do sad
I ne znam sta mi bi
Tebe traze, ponoc je vec
Tebe traze, sta ce tata rec'
Ne ne ne
Bitanga i princeza par
O, o, o, ne ide to
Svice dan
Ja sam momak na losem glasu
U ovom gradu
Moras poc'
Ma neka je dan
Jos bih malo bila s tobom
Bas si dobar
I jos je noc
Al' tebe traze jutro je vec
Tebe traze, sta ce tata rec'
Ne ne ne
Bitanga i princeza par
O, o, o, ne ide to
Rek'o sam joj da sam sit
I princeza
I svih drugih prevarenih zena
A i nje
Rek'o sam joj da cu otic'
Otic' iz ovog smijesnog grada
I da me pusti da spavam
The song "Bitanga I Princeza" by Bijelo Dugme is a heart-wrenching ballad that explores the theme of societal expectations and conformity. The singer of the song is a man who finds himself in a state of disillusionment with society and the expectations placed upon him. He describes himself as a "momak na losem glasu" (a man with a bad reputation) in a town that is not kind to those who do not conform. The singer meets a woman who identifies as a "mamina princeza" (mommy's princess) who is also lost and struggling to find her place in the world.
The two of them find solace in each other's company, despite the societal pressures forbidding their union. The song title, "Bitanga I Princeza" (The Scoundrel and the Princess), refers to the unconventional pairing of the two protagonists.
Despite their connection, the responsibilities and expectations of their respective families and society at large force them to part ways. The singer expresses his dissatisfaction with the status quo, stating that "O, o, o, ne ide to" (oh no, this isn't working).
Line by Line Meaning
Luda noc
A crazy night
Ja sam momak na losem glasu
I'm a guy with a bad reputation
U ovom gradu
In this city
A ko si ti
And who are you
A ona kaze, luda noc
And she says, a crazy night
Ja sam bila mamina princeza
I used to be my mother's princess
Sve do sad
Until now
I ne znam sta mi bi
And I don't know what happened to me
Tebe traze, ponoc je vec
They're looking for you, it's already midnight
Tebe traze, sta ce tata rec'
They're looking for you, what will dad say
Ne ne ne
No no no
Bitanga i princeza par
A couple of a scoundrel and a princess
O, o, o, ne ide to
Oh, oh, oh, it doesn't work like that
Svice dan
The day is dawning
Ma neka je dan
Let it be day
Jos bih malo bila s tobom
I would like to be with you a little longer
Bas si dobar
You're really good
I jos je noc
And it's still night
Al' tebe traze jutro je vec
But they're looking for you, it's already morning
Rek'o sam joj da sam sit
I told her that I'm fed up
I princeza
And the princess
I svih drugih prevarenih zena
And all the other deceived women
A i nje
And her too
Rek'o sam joj da cu otic'
I told her I'm going to leave
Otic' iz ovog smijesnog grada
Leave this silly city
I da me pusti da spavam
And let me sleep
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@hunter9134
A Tramp And A Princess
Crazy night, I’m a guy
with a bad reputation in this city
And who are you? And she says, crazy night
I used to be mummy’s princess
up until now
And what came over me
They’re looking for you, it’s midnight already
They’re looking for you, what will daddy say?
a tramp and a princess as a couple
that doesn’t work
The day is dawning
I’m a guy with bad reputation
in this city, You got to go
and she says, but, it isn't necessary
I’d like to stay with you a bit longer
you’re really nice, one more night
But they’re looking for you, it’s morning already
But they’re looking for you, what will daddy say
a tramp and a princess as a couple that doesn’t work
I told her I was fed up with
princesses and all other
deceited women and with her as well
I told her I’d leave
from this silly city
and to let me sleep
@nesicvojin
Luda noc, ja sam momak
na losem glasu u ovom gradu
a ko si ti, a ona kaze, luda noc
ja sam bila mamina princeza
sve do sad
I sta mi bi
al' tebe traze, ponoc je vec
tebe traze, sta ce tata rec'
bitanga i princeza par, ne ide to
Svice dan
ja sam momak na losem glasu
u ovom gradu, sad moras poc'
a ona kaze, ma, ne trebam
jos bi malo bila s tobom
bas si dobar, jos jednu noc
ali tebe traze, jutro je vec,
tebe traze, sta ce tata rec'
bitanga i princeza par, ne ide to
Rek'o sam joj da sam sit
i princeza i svih drugih
prevarenih zena, a i nje
rek'o sam joj da cu otic'
otic' iz ovog smijesnog grada
i da me pusti da spavam
@jasminajasna4196
"GOVORI SE DA ME VARAŠ" via Branimir Štulić
posto nisam normalna
a ne znam jezike
a po tome se covek kotira
mislim na lestvici
drustva
posto nisam ni vernik
ne punim se na prirodu
sta cu ostao mi prazan zivot
pa sta da ti kazem
srecan je covek koji je lud neuspesan
i bezvredan
koji nema para nema posla ideja
prijatelja ako imas srecan si
onda za tebe radi armija drugara
pa i bogu je to ugodno jel tako
gospodo
@natasastanojevic5681
Ја имам 19 година, и слушам ову музику. Предивна, за разлику од музике коју данас слуша омладина
@nayyorgstoy4726
Moj sin ima 12 obožava ovu muziku POZ IZ cikago
@ledeni39
свака част
@UnknownUser-lw6ic
Ne seri
@nayyorgstoy4726
@@UnknownUser-lw6ic JEDAN 12 drugi 8 godina I obozavaju ovu muziku. Ti ne lupaj gde ti je kultura. POZ IZ Cikaga
@miastojiljkovic9074
Ali bkv,sav rock je jako umro u poslednje vreme
@hunter9134
A Tramp And A Princess
Crazy night, I’m a guy
with a bad reputation in this city
And who are you? And she says, crazy night
I used to be mummy’s princess
up until now
And what came over me
They’re looking for you, it’s midnight already
They’re looking for you, what will daddy say?
a tramp and a princess as a couple
that doesn’t work
The day is dawning
I’m a guy with bad reputation
in this city, You got to go
and she says, but, it isn't necessary
I’d like to stay with you a bit longer
you’re really nice, one more night
But they’re looking for you, it’s morning already
But they’re looking for you, what will daddy say
a tramp and a princess as a couple that doesn’t work
I told her I was fed up with
princesses and all other
deceited women and with her as well
I told her I’d leave
from this silly city
and to let me sleep
@xdejanbirkes6920
OMG
@foureyedchick
And the name of the Rock Band is "White Button" in English. It rivals many great American and British bands!
@eclectic505
Top prijevod, svaka cast!👍