Global Melodies, Local Harmonies: The Fascinating Journey of International Hits Turned Turkish Classics

Turkey has a rich musical culture that spans across centuries, and its artists have never shied away from taking inspiration from foreign hits. The practice of adapting international melodies and lyrics to create unique Turkish songs has become a popular trend over the years. In this article, we will explore some famous Turkish songs that have been adapted from foreign hits, and discuss the artists who have successfully blended different musical styles.

1. Zeynep Bastık "Ara" / NEJ' "Paro"

2. Athena "Senden, Benden, Bizden" / Osvaldo Farres "Quizas Quizas Quizas"

3. Simge "Miş Miş" / Riff Cohen "Dans Mon Quartier"

4. Ayten Alpman "Memleketim" / Mireille Mathieu "L`Aveugle"

5. Sezen Aksu "Her Şeyi Yak" / Χάρις Αλεξίου - Μια Πίστα Από Φώσφορο

6. Yeliz "Bu Ne Dünya Kardeşim" / Enrico Macias "Aux Talons De Ses Souliers"

7. M.Folk Üçlüsü & Tanju Okan / Nilüfer - "Kim Ayırdı Sevenleri" & Michel Fugain "Une Belle Histoire"

8. Ajda Pekkan "Palavra Palavra" / Dalida & Alain Delon "Paroles, Paroles"

9. Gönül Yazar "Çapkın Kız" / Marie Laforêt "Mon Amour Mon Ami"

10. Ajda Pekkan "Bambaşka Biri" / Gloria Gaynor "I Will Survive"