Quizás, Quizás, Quizás
| "Quizás, Quizás, Quizás" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Osvaldo Farrés | |
| Language | Spanish |
| English title | Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps |
| Written | 1947 |
| Genre | Popular |
| Songwriter(s) | Osvaldo Farrés |
"Quizás, quizás, quizás", sometimes known simply as "Quizás" (Latin American Spanish: [kiˈsas]; "Perhaps"), is a popular song by Cuban songwriter Osvaldo Farrés. Farrés wrote the music and original Spanish lyrics for the song which became a hit for Bobby Capó in 1947.
English version
The English lyrics for "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps" were translated by Joe Davis from the original Spanish version. The English version was first recorded by Desi Arnaz in 1948 (RCA).
French version
The French lyrics, Qui sait, qui sait, are by Jacques Larue, with a slightly different meaning. The story is about a man wondering if the flirting of his girlfriend while dancing with an unknown man will have impact on their relationship: "Who knows?". It has been first recorded by Luis Mariano in 1948, on a single for His Master's Voice.
Notable cover versions
Notable cover versions include:
- 1951: Bing Crosby recorded the song with the Bando da Lua on February 5, 1951, for Decca Records.
- 1958: Nat King Cole regularly performed the song with a heavy American accent. His version appeared on his 1958 album Cole Español and frequently appeared in the 2000 film In the Mood for Love.
- 1960: Los Panchos recorded a version with Johnny Albino.
- 1963: Cliff Richard and The Shadows on the When in Spain album.
- 1964: Celia Cruz
- 1965: Doris Day recorded the English version of the song, released on her album Latin for Lovers. This cover was later used in the 1992 movie Strictly Ballroom.
- 1996: CAKE (band) "Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps"
- 2000: Mari Wilson sang it for the titles of the television series Coupling.
- 2008: Halie Loren covered the song for her album They Oughta Write a Song; her cover used the English and Spanish lyrics.
- 2013: Andrea Bocelli released a version with Jennifer Lopez.
- 2017: Gregory Porter on his album Nat King Cole & Me
- 2022: Arthur Hanlon with Debi Nova