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    The compelling and accomplished voice of Christine Atallah crowns the songs with a dark, sometimes sultry, sometimes vulnerable ethereal moods of poignant beauty. At moments she is soft and playful, tender and sweet and at others strong, affirmative and soaring of voice. Their themes speak of sentiment, exotic countries, love at first sight, fidelity, of small joys, strife and loss, longing, and peace. The lyrics are intelligent and touching and the vocal lines vaulting and stirring.
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Quietly Waiting 02:42
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QUIETLY WAITING ©Socan Christine Atallah Danny McLaughlin Verse 1 You’re a risky curb taken at high speed A mad stallion at a gallop I ignored the world when the cell phone rang I poured my wine down the drain I don’t wanna to complain But I hardly ate a bite last night Feel as if I’m not- quite sane CHORUS I am waiting, quietly craving I suffer this desire Quietly waiting ….for you I am waiting, quietly craving Don’t make be beg Verse 2 On my crusade planning to invade I’m trying to act mature Life is slipping by, I don’t know why Maybe it’s just that I’m afraid Fueled by dreams and quick caffeine Then yoga to relax Delays are getting to me This routine is getting obscene Chorus Bridge: No more procrastinating So tired of all this aching Don’t ask me to hang on FINAL CHORUS
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Crushed 03:50
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C r u s h e d ©Danny McLaughlin, Christine Atallah I will never be the one to scold you I could never be the one who’d dare This attraction is too hard to define I’d be lying if I told you I’m not in despair And I’m never gonna strive To make you realize We’re in a difficult situation No I won’t be satisfied Till our destinies collide Look at me in the eye CHORUS: Did you ever feel how love can make you? Did you ever feel how love can break you? You’re so far From your intention Did ever feel how love can make you? Did you ever feel how love can break you? You’re crushed Your heart, you won’t defy I will never be the one to hold you back I will only be the one who cares This temptation is too strong to resist I will die if I cannot live life without your kiss Yes I’m always gonna strive To keep this love alive We’re in a passionate confusion No, I won’t take my rest This is my one ambition We’ve gotta give this one our best Bridge: I will forever appreciate you I will never confine you I ‘ll break down every taboo Chorus
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Sometimes 02:50
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Sometimes © Christine Atallah, Danny McLaughlin Verse 1: We were blinded by chance it makes us sigh silence is our sad song only sometimes a little is enough to make the sun come streaming through Chorus: I know one thing I will always desire: I truly want to…feel you Sometimes Is never too late It becomes a matter of time Verse 2 Some steps in the dance Taking it slow We are stars of this show Only sometimes Afraid but still in love We give up and sink into the glow Chorus: I know one thing I always will desire: I truly want to…feel you Sometimes Is never too late It becomes a matter of time Bridge A song written on a day Everything was wrong I could have cried aloud I felt better to be clever Everything got better Sometimes is not forever… Chorus
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V.I.P. for Me 03:10
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V.I.P. for me © Christine Atallah, Danny McLaughlin You’re a Sunday after Monday You’re a sunbeam when it’s raining You’re the cherry on my sundae You’re the top of all the ratings Every parade on earth is in honor of you Every poem written you have made come true CHORUS I’d give everything to be, baby Sure of our eternity Don’t say maybe You’re a V.I.P. for me You’re a V.I.P. for me Verse 2 I will roll out the red carpet I will give you a front row seat I will break out the best champagne I will put you in the hall of fame All the medals in the world I’d give to you No astronaut can take me higher than you do CHORUS
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Let Me Be Me 05:24
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Let me be me, (let me be free) ©Christine Atallah & Danny McLaughlin (Socan, BMI) Set my beauty free Verse 1: Need no sanctity, don’t put me down, Need none to protect me, I’ve been around My destiny-- is up to me, so just... Chorus: Let me be Let me be me Just let me be Let me be free Verse 2: I don’t think like you, you say I’m proud I’m my own person, I scream it aloud All that I dream-- is up to me. CHORUS Bridge: Everything has changed, yet it all stays the same Call it by a different name. I wanna change the rules of the game, yeah Verse 3: My sense of self is strong, don’t patronize I have honor and courage, I will not be denied I’ll do things my way--no matter what you say… Double Chorus
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V.I.P. à Moi (version en français) 03:10
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Paroles : Est-ce que tu me vois comme je te vois? Rayonnant chaque matin dans mon cœur Ton sourire ludique Ton élégance me dérange Ton regard me fait la cour Mon décor est ébranlé par tes mots doux Et c’est plus fort que moi, je te vois tout partout Tu es mon V.I.P à moi, chéri Quand je te serre fort dans mes bras C’est le paradis Tu es mon V.I.P. à moi, juste pour moi Nul n’a d’égal quand je suis près de toi Un tapis rouge je te déroulerai Il y a rien de trop pour toi que je ne ferai J’inventerai un défilé en ton honneur Je te couvrirai tout entier de pétales de fleurs Car y’a juste toi qui m’envoie Oh si haut toujours Au septième ciel sans aucun billet de retour

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The Ourstage.com Magazine :

"Christine Ann & The Bassalindos, an acoustic world pop multilingual gem from Montreal, Canada. They have gotten rave reviews from OurStage fans by mingling pop, folk and sometimes jazz with Arabic and Latin elements. Their music has been described as rhythmic, exotic and sexy. No wonder they’ve been dominating the OurStage Latin and World Charts during the past few months." ~ Ariela ( Ourstage Magazine , January 12, 2011 )

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released April 17, 2011

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Christine Ann Atallah and the Bassalindos Montréal, Québec

Christine Atallah and the Bassalindos are a Canadian band out of Montreal. Their music is a cosmopolitan blend of East and West. Its multilingual pop music, with latin and Arabic elements as well as nuances of jazz. The music has been described as rhythmic, exotic, sexy, intelligent with sensitive and stirring lyrics, melodies and arrangements. ... more

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