First Brush with English songs

This post is more born out of reminiscence than really trying to share something useful with you guys.


There are some songs which get attached to your life, like forever! You see that song, and remember the childhood days when you saw them. Mysterious girl, by Peter Andre, is one such song that I really use to love.


I was introduced to the world of English songs by me elder sisters, when i was like in 6th class. They use to turn on the radio in the morning to 102.6 FM and hear latest English songs from 7-8. I remember fighting with my sisters a lot many times when i wanted to watch some cricket and they use to switch on MTV or Channel V. Those were the times when stupid stuff like Splitsvilla, Dare to Date etc didn't exist and they were hubs of latest music round the clock.


I was considered a total nerd at school. According to wiki Nerd is a term often bearing a derogatory connotation or stereotype, that refers to a person who passionately pursues intellectual activities, esoteric knowledge, or other obscure interests that are age-inappropriate rather than engaging in more social or popular activities. No, sorry I wasn't a nerd but people didn't tend to agree which is pretty understandable. Once we went to Fun n food village and they had a dance floor where some of us were dancing. English songs were being played and since a very small child I have been a passionate and an awful dancer. So I was dancing and lip syncing at the same time and I still remember comment from one of the "cool" guys of our class, "Hume to nai lagta tha ki tu naachta bhi hoga aur ye gaane bhi aate honge" :P I almost said thanks to my sisters in my heart.. :)

I remember calling up on "iTV" about 55-60 times and getting "All Rise" song played on TV through that. I use to dance on that song and enjoyed it a hell lot! I had actually grown very masterful in getting the call through and I remember telling about it gloatingly to my dear friend, Vikas.

Now I see those songs, I remember my sisters who are both married and have gone down south, and I miss them. I even miss them calling Peter Andre sexy! lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9YHg07NLLc (Mysterious Girl)

I also remember complaining once to mom for my sisters hearing to "inappropriate" song,
"Oh baby, you're so fine
I'm gonna make you mine
Your lips they taste so sweet"

from the song, "Get Down" by Backstreet Boys, who were a hit at that time. Later on, I felt so so stupid :(


Have a good day guys!!

P.S. I remember the English songs playing at Fun n Food village! Going to Ibiza, Brazil! and Shake your bon bon!!