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ANAK
When I was born on 1978, there’s a famous song in the world entitled ANAK. Anak is a Filipino word for Son or Daughter. This became a song when a Filipino songwriter made this until it became popular word wide. As a song, it was been a Finalist for the Inaugural 1977 Metropop Song Festival held in Manila, Philippines. It has an undying message to everyone.Until now this song will leave tears on your eyes after listening and understanding the lyrics. Anytime I sing this song to one of my cousins, she cries a lot and ended up a fight saying "stop it big sister, you already knew that I relate much on that song", which I myself can't help my tears not to fall.
Here is the Original rendition of the Song.
THE SINGER SONG-WRITER
ANAK was an original composition made by FREDDIE AGUILAR. His true name is Ferdinand Pascual Aguilar. Born on February 5, 1953 in Ilagan Isabela. His songs we’re mostly heavily influenced by his Filipino heritage, nationalist feelings, and tries to constitute a musical exploration of the Filipino ethos, spirit or character. That is why we Filipino call him as Makabayan which mean Patriotic. A country lover.
HIS STORY ABOUT THE COMPOSITION
When he(Freddie) was 18 years old, he left home without finishing his studies that leaves dis-appointment to his father who has a plan for him to be a lawyer. Alone with his guitar only, he went to faraway places, no one to decipline, he got into gambling. 5 years later, he realizes his mistakes that leads him to write this song ANAK..this is the time when he wanted to go back to his family. A song of remorse and apology to his parents. He went back home and asked for forgiveness from his parents, who welcomed him with open arms. After his father read the lyrics of "Anak", the two became closer. The homecoming proved timely as his father died not long after. This story is an open book to every Filipino, and many relates to his story.
ANAK in ENGLISH VERSION
The popularity of this song was made International when it was released to 56 countries and translated into 27 Different Languages. It had been so famous also to Korean since it was used in one of their movie, the Gangnam Blues
Here are some list for your reference:
1. KOREAN -
2. JAPANESE -
3. MALAYSIAN -
4. FRENCH -
5. DUTCH -
6.SPANISH -
7.VIETNAMESE –
8. TAIWANESE -
9. CHINESE -
10. ITALIAN -
Who dare can say you didn't cry on this song? Whose soul hadn't been touched?
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