Vasiliki Papathanasiou (Greek: Βασιλική Παπαθανασίου, IPA: [vasiliˈci papaθ… Read Full Bio ↴Vasiliki Papathanasiou (Greek: Βασιλική Παπαθανασίου, IPA: [vasiliˈci papaθanaˈsi.u]; born 23 August 1949), generally known as Vicky Leandros (Greek: Βίκυ Λέανδρος, IPA: [ˈvici ˈle.anðros]), is a Greek singer living in Germany. She is the daughter of singer, musician, and composer Leandros Papathanasiou (also known as Leo Leandros and Mario Panas as well). In 1967, she achieved worldwide fame after securing fourth place for the country of Luxembourg in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "L'amour est bleu," which became a global hit. She further solidified her career by winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1972 with the song "Après Toi," once again representing Luxembourg.

On 15 October 2006, Vicky Leandros was elected town councillor of the Greek harbor town of Piraeus on the Pasok list. Her task concerned the Cultural and International development of Piraeus. She also served as Deputy Mayor of Piraeus. It was announced in June 2008 that Leandros decided to leave her position in Greek politics with immediate effect, stating that she had underestimated the workload and time needed to fulfill her political obligations and that it had become impossible to combine those duties with her singing career.

Discography
Songs und Folklore (1967)
A Taste of Vicky (1967)
A Taste of Vicky International (1967)
Love Is Blue (1967)
L'amour est bleu (1967)
A Taste of Vicky (1968)
Summertime Forever (1968)
Vicky (To Mystiko Sou) (1968)
Le temps des fleurs (1968)
Ich glaub' an dich (1969)
I Mikri Mas Istoria (1969)
Zoom sur Vicky (1969)
Vicky (Je suis) (1970)
Ich bin (1971)
Vicky (Pes Mou Pos Boreis) (1971)
I Am (First UK release) (1971)
Vicky Leandros (1972)
Apres toi (1972)
Mono Esy (1972)
Vicky Leandros (1972)
Meine Freunde sind die Träume (1973)
Itan Mia Vrathia (1973)
Dreams Are Good Friends (1973)
Ceux que j'aime (1973)
The Love in Your Eyes / When Bouzoukis Played (1974)
Mein Lied für dich (1974)
My Song for You (1974)
Ma chanson pour toi (1974)
Your World – My World (1974)
Ich liebe das Leben (1975)
Across the Water (1975)
J'aime la Vie (1975)
I Zoi Einai Oraia (1976)
V.L. (1977)
Vicky Leandros (1977)
Omorfa Xronia (1977)
Du, du liegst mir im Herzen (1977)
Suesser die Glocken nie klingen (1977)
Vicky Leandros (1978)
Ich bin ein Mädchen (1978)
Poso S'agapo (1978)
Oh Mi Mama (1978)
Singt die schönsten Deutschen Volkslieder (1979)
Ich gehe neue Wege (1981)
Love Is Alive (1981)
Irtha Gia Sena (1982)
Verlorenes Paradies (1982)
Verloren zijn we niet (1982)
Vicky (1983)
Eine Nacht in Griechenland (1985)
Ich Bin Ich (1988)
Pyretos tou Erota (1989)
Starkes Gefuehl (1990)
Nur einen Augenblick (1991)
Prósexe! (1991)
Andres (1993)
Lieben und Leben (1995)
Gefühle (1997)
Weil mein Herz dich nie mehr vergisst (1998)
Jetzt! (2000)
Now! (2001)
Mit offenen Armen (2001)
Weihnachten mit Vicky Leandros (2002)
...Singt Mikis Theodorakis (2003)
Tragouthi Alliotiko (2003)
Ich bin wie ich bin (2006)
Möge der Himmel (2009)
Zeitlos (2010)
Ich weiß, dass ich nichts weiß (2015)

Margarita Magiopoula
Vicky Leandros Lyrics

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Είχα φυτέψει μια πορτοκαλιά
Που την εζήλευε όλη η γειτονιά
Που την εζήλευε όλη η γειτονιά
Είχα φυτέψει μια πορτοκαλιά

Αχ Μαργαρίτα Μαγιοπούλα
Αχ Μαργαρίτα Μαγιοπούλα
Αχ Μαργαρίτα μάγισσα

Πρωί πρωί την πότιζα φιλιά
Το δειλινό την πήραν τα πουλιά
Το δειλινό την πήραν τα πουλιά
Πρωί πρωί την πότιζα φιλιά

Αχ Μαργαρίτα Μαγιοπούλα

Αχ Μαργαρίτα Μαγιοπούλα
Αχ Μαργαρίτα μάγισσα

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vicky Leandros's song "Margarita Magiopoula" are about a person who has planted an orange tree that the entire neighborhood is envious of. The person takes care of the tree every day, watering it with love and affection in the mornings. However, one evening, the birds took the tree away, leaving the person heartbroken. The chorus of the song repeats the name "Margarita Magiopoula," which can be translated to "Margarita the Witch," suggesting that the tree's loss is more significant than just losing a plant.

The song's themes can be interpreted in various ways depending on the listener's perspective. The orange tree translates to something or someone that we may have cherished, put effort into or has a lot of value. However, just like how the birds took it away, anything or anyone could disappear or slip away from us without warning. The song emphasizes the importance of treasuring what we have in our lives and the pain of losing it.

Line by Line Meaning

Είχα φυτέψει μια πορτοκαλιά
I had planted an orange tree

Που την εζήλευε όλη η γειτονιά
That the whole neighborhood envied

Είχα φυτέψει μια πορτοκαλιά
I had planted an orange tree

Αχ Μαργαρίτα Μαγιοπούλα
Oh Margarita Magiopoula

Αχ Μαργαρίτα μάγισσα
Oh Margarita, sorceress

Πρωί πρωί την πότιζα φιλιά
In the morning, I watered it with a kiss

Το δειλινό την πήραν τα πουλιά
In the evening, the birds took it away

Πρωί πρωί την πότιζα φιλιά
In the morning, I watered it with a kiss

Αχ Μαργαρίτα Μαγιοπούλα
Oh Margarita Magiopoula

Αχ Μαργαρίτα μάγισσα
Oh Margarita, sorceress

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mikis Theodorakis, Iakovos Kampanellis

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