During the early 1970s, David formed the progressive rock group David Explosion but their one album was not a success. He was a guitarist for Vangelis in the early 1970s.[1] With Vangelis, he also appeared as vocalist on some of his early 1970s albums. David's voice is also heard on the 1974 single "Who" by Vangelis under the name 'Odyssey'. David then joined French rock band Les Variations, appearing on their final album Café De Paris (1975), which featured an early rock-disco crossover "Superman, Superman". When the band broke up, he went solo again. His personal "trademarks" are his sunglasses and his guitar (a white Fender Stratocaster).
His most recognised song was his hit "Words" in 1982, which sold eight million records worldwide, topped various charts around Europe in late 1982, and reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart in spring 1983,[3] surpassing a rival version by 1960s hitmakers the Tremeloes, and going on to becoming the 22nd best-selling single in the UK during 1983. The song appears in the Oscar-nominated film for Best Picture, Call Me by Your Name. The song is a catchy, slightly plaintive synth-led mid-tempo ballad sung in a slender, high-pitched voice.
During the 1990s, he took time out from his own music career and focused on writing and composing for other well known artists. David released another album, Words – '99 Version in 2000 which contains mostly covers. In 2009, he released the album Numbers, which was in collaboration with other musicians and featured songs that David himself most preferred.[4]
Between 2010 and 2011, he went on a national French tour of 52 concerts.[4]
Sahara Night
F.R. David Lyrics
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On vast and empty land
Where no one belongs
When the blue gets dark
At the failing light
Between moon and sun
(A) Fever's so high
Makes me want to shout
Sahara night
(tut tut tut...)
Listen to the wind
Bringing into your ears
Music from afar
You may hear the sounds
Of a tribal dance
Coming from the heights
In the desert fields
Fever's so high
Makes me wanna shout
Sahara... Sahara night
Sahara night!
(Owoo owoo...)
And stars screen
The awful mystery of space
With its weight of fear
I now realize
The hold it has on me
(Owoo owoo...)
I love to watch the sky
Smiling at the stars
Laying on the ground
Gentle is the breeze
Hope it never cease
Soothing my mind
In the desert fields
Fever so high
Makes me wanna shout
Sahara... Sahara night
Sahara night!
(Owoo owoo...)
Oh, Sahara night
Uh, Makes me feel, makes me feel
So right
Sahara night
Makes me feel, makes me feel
So right
The song "Sahara Night" by F.R. David embodies the magic and mystery of the vast and empty desert land. The lyrics depict the feeling of being lost and alone, and also the sense of liberation and contentment one feels when embracing the grandeur of the desert. The opening verse “Spirit of the sands, on vast and empty land, where no one belongs” paints a picture of the lonely and harsh environment of the Sahara desert. The phrase “fever’s so high” refers to the passionate and intense connection that one can feel while immersed in the vastness of the desert. The song talks about the beauty of the starry sky and the way the desert wind and the tribal rhythms touch one's soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Spirit of the sands
The essence of the desert
On vast and empty land
On an expansive and barren terrain
Where no one belongs
Where there are no inhabitants
When the blue gets dark
When the sky turns dark
At the failing light
When the light begins to fade
Between moon and sun
During the transition from day to night
In the desert fields
Within the vast expanse of the desert
(A) Fever's so high
The temperature is extreme
Makes me want to shout
Causes me to feel exuberant
Sahara night
The night in the Sahara desert
(tut tut tut...)
Instrumental
Listen to the wind
Hear the sound of the wind
Bringing into your ears
Carrying the music to your ears
Music from afar
Music from a distance
You may hear the sounds
It is possible to hear the sounds
Of a tribal dance
Of a traditional dance
Coming from the heights
Originating from the elevated areas
(Owoo owoo...)
Instrumental
And stars screen
The stars cover
The awful mystery of space
The enigmatic nature of the universe
With its weight of fear
That can be terrifying
I now realize
I understand now
The hold it has on me
Its impact on me
I love to watch the sky
I enjoy observing the sky
Smiling at the stars
Feeling happy in the company of the stars
Laying on the ground
On the floor of the desert
Gentle is the breeze
The wind is mild
Hope it never cease
I hope it never stops
Soothing my mind
Calming my thoughts
Oh, Sahara night
Oh, the night in the Sahara dessert
Uh, Makes me feel, makes me feel
Gives me a particular feeling
So right
Feels appropriate and satisfying
Sahara night
The night in the Sahara dessert
Makes me feel, makes me feel
Gives me a particular feeling
So right
Feels appropriate and satisfying
Contributed by Sarah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dariuszsobik3018
Spirit of the sands
On vast and empty land
Where no one belongs
When the blue gets dark
At the failing lights
Between moon and sun
In the desert fields
A fever so high
Makes me want to shout
Sahara night light
Listen to the wind
Bringing into your ears
Music from afar
You may hear the sounds
Of a tribal dance
Coming from the heights
In the desert fields
A fever so high
Makes me wanna shout
Sahara, Sahara night, Sahara night
And stars screen
The awful mystery of space
With its weight of fear
I now realise
The hold it had on me
I love to watch the sky
Smiling at the stars
Laying on the ground
Gentle is the breeze
Hope it never cease
Soothing my mind
In the desert fields
Fever so high
Makes me wanna shout
Sahara, Sahara night, Sahara night
Oh, Sahara night
Makes me feel
Makes me feel so right
Sahara night
Makes me feel
Makes me feel so right
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@damiaodiniz
Estou muito feliz, finalmente, depois de mais de 30 anos encontrei essa música que embalou muitos sonhos meus na década dourada de 80. Alguém mais acha o mesmo??.
@carplomas8468
30 años? Xd
@dariopavon7075
Totalmente igual
@fabiobenzi
Claro que sim, eu estava na tropa e namorava com uma rapariga belíssima. Era o ano 1984 e vivì um sonho.
@lucianasilva1408
Eu gravei essa música em uma fita K7 não cansava de ouvir. Bons tempos.
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Soy, canario
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Nothing except the 80s can produce such soulful melody into harmonious sound. Philippines 2024♥️💝💖💖.
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