Very soon, music and singing became a part of his life. His classmates certainly still remember an unforgattable graduation party where Sakis was the undisputed star of the show as he performed the greatest hits of Elvis and the Beatles. Gymnastics was also his other passion where he achieved distinctive national awards. He also excelled in pole vaulting and, as an exceptional talent that he was, he became a member of the Hellenic National team.
Sakis made his first professional appearance in Athens, in 1991. It was there where Polygram "discovered" him, offering him the first recording contract. Only a few months later he made an outstanding "debut" by performing at the "Thessaloniki Song Festival". The song titled "Par' ta" won the first award for music and Sakis got his first experience of the enthusiastic fans who immediately sensed that a new star was to rise.
Ever since then things unfold rapidly for the young performer. His first solo album titled "Sakis Rouvas" was released one day after the festival and youth from all around Greece showed their love for him by making the album a massive No. 1 hit. Stands and posters of Sakis Rouvas were decorating every young girl's room while media in Greece were speaking of a new star. Soon the sighs turned into screams and his new live shows became a regular cover story for all kind of magazines.
For four years in a row he monopolises the Hellenic Music Awards as he receives the best New Singer, the Best Song, the Best Stage Performance as well as many other awards. By now he is the top Greek stage performer, appearing together with some of the most prominent Greek singers such as Tolis Voskopoulos, Anna Vissi and Kaiti Garbie.
On May 19th 1997 Sakis makes a step towards peace and reconciliation by appearing together with the Turkish pop star Burat Kud in a bicommunal concert organised, in the controlled by the United Nations, territories of the island of Cyprus. The concert becomes a news' headline worldwide thus causing a political impact. For the said concert Sakis was awarded with the international "Ipeksi prize" for the understanding and the cooperation. During the same year, the prize was also awarded to the Undersecretary of State, Yiorgos Papandreou and the former Prime Minister Constantinos Mitsotakis. Sakis and Burak also recorded a song duet for the Walt Disney movie, " The Hunchback of Notre Dame".
Since 1996, Sakis is happy to have the largest fan club in Greece, the "Sakis Rouvas Fan Club" or "SRFC", with thousands of members coming from all parts of Greece as well as from many other countries. The fan club publishes its own newsletter, which is then sent to every member by post.
After 5 albums (two gold and a platinum one), Sakis moved to MINOS - EMI record company. His latest album "Kati apo mena" (A little something of me) on December 1998 became a great hit only a few days after its release. In fact, two months later it became gold. The release was followed by an outstanding live performance in one of the biggest record stores (Virgin Megastores) where thousands of his fans caused a traffic jam in one of the busiest Avenues of Athens. His new album could not but enhance his great success. For once more he was awarded as the Best Stage Performer by the Hellenic Music Awards critiques.
Sakis who always wants to make an impressive appearance on stage using all his performing, singing and dancing skills, made an unprecedented sensation in October 1998 when he appeared on stage wearing a skirt that was especially made for him by the world famous Haute Couture designer Valentino. Sakis not only made an outstanding performance singing his new album but also became for once more a cover page story as all the clothes he wore for this amazing show were costumes designed by Valentino in person especially for Sakis.
The new millenium found Sakis in the studio recording for his latest album "21 Akatallilos" (21st X-Rated), that was released in March 2000. Once again, it hit the top of the charts from the first day of its release.
In the summer of 2000 Sakis, being the only true pop star in Greece, is asked by the management team of PEPSI to star in the new advertising spot for their summer campaign. This was a great event for the media since no other Greek artist ever, had an offer such as this one. A British team that was brought in Athens especially for this produced the advertising spot for the campaign. The result is absolutely brilliant as the screenplay was written especially for Sakis to fit his image and impact on his young female fans. Again, Sakis is being nationally heard for his actions and receives excellent critique not only from his regular fans but also on a national level. Pepsi launched collectors' cans with Sakis' photos.
Since 2002 Sakis has been promoting his carrer abroad. He has a five-year contract with the Universal recording company in France and has released an album for the European market with the cooperation of the famous songwriter Desmond Child.
In the spring of 2004 Sakis was asked by the public national TV to represent Greece in the annual Eurovision Song Contest. He performed the song "Shake it" and indeed he shook the whole arena on May 15th, in the finals. He got the third place eventually but won the hearts of millions across Europe.
Shake it
Sakis Rouvas Lyrics
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turn me on, all the way
Come to me and take the ride,
skin on skin, it's pure delight
Givin' me the passion you're burnin' my heart
gonna rock you till you drop
Baby you're the reason I'm feelin' so hot
want you now, I just can't stop
I would trade my life
for a night with you
driven by desire
Make that move on me
it's time for you to see
that my world's on fire
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it mi amor
Crazy for love
Give me some more
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it mi amor
Crazy for love
Give me some more
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it mi amor
Crazy for love
Give me some more
Forever
Everyday I can't resist
need the taste of your lips
Darlin' it's your body that drivin' me nuts
let me in I've got to touch
I would trade my life
for a night with you
driven by desire
Make that move on me
it's time for you to see
that my world's on fire
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it mi amor
Crazy for love
Give me some more
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it mi amor
Crazy for love
Give me some more
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it mi amor
Crazy for love
Give me some more
Forever
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it mi amor
Crazy for love
Give me some more
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it mi amor
Crazy for love
Give me some more
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it mi amor
Crazy for love
Give me some more
Forever
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it mi amor
Crazy for love
Give me some more
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it mi amor
Crazy for love
Give me some more
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it mi amor
Crazy for love
Give me some more
Forever
Shake, shake, shake!
The lyrics to Sakis Rouvas's song Shake It express a passionate desire for someone who drives the singer crazy with desire. The singer is open and willing to be turned on and experience the pure delight that comes with the attraction they feel. They long for skin on skin contact and are willing to trade their life for just one night with the person of their desire. The singer's body is on fire, and they need to touch this person.
The chorus of "Shake it mi amor, crazy for love, give me some more, forever" emphasizes the intensity of the singer's desire for this person. They want to shake things up and experience the heightened excitement that comes with giving into their passion. To this end, they urge the person they're addressing to make a move on them.
Overall, the lyrics to Shake It are evocative of a physical attraction characterized by passion and intensity. The singer wants to experience pure pleasure and is willing to trade everything for a chance to be with this person.
Line by Line Meaning
Everytime you wanna play turn me on, all the way
Whenever you want to have some fun, completely ignite my desire.
Come to me and take the ride, skin on skin, it's pure delight
Get closer to me, let's embark on a journey of pleasure and intimacy.
Givin' me the passion you're burnin' my heart gonna rock you till you drop
Your fiery passion sets my heart ablaze, and I'll make sure to satisfy you completely.
Baby you're the reason I'm feelin' so hot want you now, I just can't stop
You are the source of my intense attraction, I crave you and can't resist you.
I would trade my life for a night with you driven by desire
I am so consumed by lust for you that I would give anything just to spend one night together.
Make that move on me it's time for you to see that my world's on fire
Take action and come to me, I'm literally burning with passion for you.
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it mi amor Crazy for love Give me some more Forever
Let's dance and move our bodies together, as I crave your love and affection forever more.
Everyday I can't resist need the taste of your lips
Each day I am powerless to resist, I crave your kiss and the sensation it brings.
Darlin' it's your body that drivin' me nuts let me in I've got to touch
It's your gorgeous body that drives me wild, please let me in so I can feel every inch of you.
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it mi amor Crazy for love Give me some more Forever
Let's continue to dance and sway together, as I yearn for your love and attention forever more.
Contributed by Leo R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@S.AG.A.P.W.
Λατρεμένο 2004 Η Ελλάδα στα ουράνια.. Τυχεροί οσοι ζησαμε αυτες τις εποχές και ας ειμασταν μικροί τοτε. Τι να πρωτοθυμιθει κανεις; 3η θεση Eurovision με χιτακι που εκανε χαμο στα κλαμπ και οχι μονο. Euro 2004 οπου το απόλυτο αυουτσαΐντερ (Ελλάδα ) κερδιζει το απόλυτο φαβορί (Πορτογαλία) μεσα στην εδρα τους. Τους ξεφρενους πανηγύρισμους και φυσικά την επιστροφή των Ολυμπιακών αγώνων στο σπίτι τους, μετα απο 105 χρόνια. Το 2004 Ήταν ξεκάθαρα η χρονιά μας και θα την θυμόμαστε με αγαπη🎉 🇬🇷
@user-bt9ew9bg6f
Ειλικρινά λυπάμαι τα παιδιά που έδιναν πανελλήνιες το 2004 με Eurovision,Eurobasket και τους Ολυμπιακούς 😂
@user-db9nq1rx1g
Αp Βασικά στο eurobasket του 2005 ήμασταν ήδη πρωτοετείς αλλά έχεις δίκιο. Μας κατέστρεψε εκείνη η χρονιά.
@user-pu1ih1bt1p
Το Euro ξεχασες
@billlytras2218
Kai to euro file alla mallon les gia pio prin😁
@skylitoypolemoy
Τον Αύγουστο έδωσες πανελλήνιες εσύ;; Γτ εγώ έδωσα τέλη Μάη.
@stamat1a
@@skylitoypolemoy Μάιο δεν είναι η Eurovision??
@foeud
Love this performance❤ 12 points from me in Norway 🇧🇻 Who here in 2024?
@hallson2917
Jag, från Sverige!3
@danielhorrachsanchez4710
Also 12 points from me in Spain 🇪🇸