The original "THOSE WERE THE DAYS" (Дорогой длинною) - Marie-Anne Izmajlov (Manca Izmajlova)

The famous song "Dorogoj dlinnoju", sang in original Russian language.
Music by: B.Fomin, Lyrics by: K.Podrevski
2007
Marie-Anne Izmajlov (known also as Manca Izmajlova) is a singer of many dimensions.
She studied acting and musical theatre in London and opera singing in Moscow. In her career she has performed all around the world, with more than 1000 appearances and solo concerts. She sings in various genres and in 25 languages.
Please, follow her daily posts on Facebook and Instagram.
www.marieanneizmajlov.com - order this album, with Russian and English version of the song
#marie-anneizmajlov #marieanneizmajlov
Lyrics:
Ехали на тройке с бубенцами,
А вдали мелькали огоньки...
Эх, когда бы мне теперь за вами,
Душу бы развеять от тоски!
Дорогой длинною,
Погодой лунною,
Да с песней той,
Что вдаль летит звеня,
И с той старинною,
Да с семиструнною,
Что по ночам
Так мучила меня.
Да, выходит, пели мы задаром,
Понапрасну ночь за ночью жгли.
Если мы покончили со старым,
Так и ночи эти отошли!
#marie-anneizmajlov #marieanneizmajlov

[@pamrichardson9266]

I'm from Russian desent....I'm second Generation American.I've been singing this in my own Russian since I was 10 I'm gonna be 60 next week and I'm still singing

[@dc10fomin65]

My name is Alex Fomin, my father was from Rostov on Don, I was born in Brazil, travelled around the world, and sang and continue to sing this music now in Chicago, I am 72. This, among many other Russian contributions to music is beautiful, don't stop, na zdarovia!

[@se7enei8htnin97]

@@dc10fomin65 Awesome I’d love to see that

[@arctic004]

Russians are among the very most romantic, literary and musical peoples on the planet! Wonderful!

[@henryseidel5469]

If you knew Russian people you would know that their romantic souls are also part of their everyday life. Their values are totally different from the people in Western countries.

[@KDean22]

YES...SHE STEALS MY HEART

[@pamelarobinson8214]

I don't speak Russian but I know this song. This is much more powerful. So sad the politicians seperate us all. I love Russian culture. Damn, now I'm going to be on some FBI/CIA watch list!

[@user-xj8kj2oh9x]

😅😅😅 не ссы. Прорвемся.

[@ElijahCudd]

Да

[@Tatyana-ns2or]

I hope you will not be on the FSB watsh list. Compared to this bloody organization, the FBI and CIA will seem like fluffy cats to you. And Russian culture is great. Part of the world.

[@user-xj8kj2oh9x]

​@@Tatyana-ns2or 😅😅😅 кастрюли подъехали 😅😅😅

[@josepalma-ne5bw]

Yes , this is the original song. FROM RUSSIA. Not from England, and not even from the United States. FROM RUSSIA.

[@pastille2585]

From Soviet Union*

[@kkroeger5868]

This song is Russian, but give Paul McCartney credit for realizing how great this song is....

[@josepalma-ne5bw]

@@kkroeger5868 Of course, I agree with you that this song was sung by other singers, that sing it very well in English. Specially Mary Hopkins.

[@ingenerchik]

The truth of course is that it was originally composed by Sir Paul but then stolen and Russified by the Soviets in the 50s.

[@pastille2585]

@@ingenerchik That's not true. Sir Paul was born in 1942, the original song "By the long road"'s first recordings took place in 1925. The original compose was made by the Soviets. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o37Eq2pml7SXbdk

[@user-ru3ff4le4t]

Мне очень нравится, что свой вариант песни на эту мелодию есть во многих странах мира. она объединила много культур и поколений. Это очень воодушевляет, ведь это значит, что того, что объединяет нас, намного больше, чем кажется ❤‍🔥

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Verno!

[@user-ux2py9td8w]

God bless the Russian people ❤ Love and greetings from Israel

[@anara7091]

Из Казахстана с любовью к русской культуре

[@charlisays]

So beautiful in Russian. ❤️

[@Daniel.W.Bridge]

it is the original text

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you.

[@ml9633]

I cannot understand Russian, but that voice and beat just drives me. Those where the days my friend :) thank you for this beautiful orchestra & voice piece. Wow ! :)

[@etnalutt3492]

This is a beautiful song no matter where it came from. Art has no borders.

[@ravisriram6746]

I remember listening to the Mary Hopkin version back in the late '60's. When I found out the original version was Russian in origin, my curiosity was piqued. Thank you for posting this.

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@FRAGIORGIO1]

Excellent both singer and orchestra! Hurrah for Slovenia and for the Russian composers of music and words!

[@brankadragicevic856]

Has NOTHING to do with Slovenia. This is originall RUSSIAN song from 1920s/30s !!

[@visevnik]

The singer, the orchestra, the Cankarjev dom in Ljubljana are all from/in Slovenia@@brankadragicevic856

[@user-cy3up7zg3y]

Когда я слушаю русскую музыку, народную, у меня мурашки, слезы-от гордости за свою Россию, ее великих людей, ее искусство. Нашу музыку, песни любят во всем мире, поют их. Искусство объединяет народы.

[@MilciadesAndrion]

This song is classic and unforgettable. It is of Russian origin. It reminds us of our loved ones that they are no longer with us. Мы всегда будем помнить их

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@nobonespurs]

dont need a SONG for that!

[@nobonespurs]

which ones the ones stalin had murdered or lenin? and both proven wrong as the systew fades away

[@xks16]

@@nobonespurs Why bring stalin&lenin into this? How about remembering those who died peacefully in their beds?

[@user-cn2ez5pi8o]

やはり本当はロシア語で歌うのが､この作品の魅力を最大限に引き出せるのかもしれませんね｡ まるでフィギュアスケートの選手がリンクで演技しているかの様な光景が思い浮かびました｡ 　いつの日にか再び､ロシアのオーケストラや歌い手の方が来日公演できる時が来ますように｡

[@wolfgangkugler593]

Kompliment, Marie-Anne, Sie sind eine echte Künstlerin mit einer unglaublich schönen Stimme. Grandios!

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Danke!

[@stephanelevesque6134]

Je ne vous connais pas Madame…mais vous et votre orchestre…vous êtes juste extraordinaire….🇲🇶👍

[@mikeb1648]

I love Russian folk music & ballads!

[@yskim1800]

Russians have a great taste & talent in music.

[@ladymacbethofmtensk896]

More importantly, they tend to be zadushvniye with music. No need for skimpy costumes and dancing better suited for strippers. I tend to react to American pop stars most fastidiously. That means brezglivo.

[@daviesp2003]

Great to discover the real original!!

[@jaimecastano9845]

hermosa canción que me acompaña toda mi vida de 70 años 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🎶🎼🎤🎹🎹🎤🎼🎶🎶🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@5858salena]

The original is always classic and evergreen. Love it

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@lazylili3699]

Here is an older one. The above song to me sounded like the arrangement of the Mary Hopkin hit, but listen to this. It's a much older song than the Apple recording. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH7PqmiEr79oe80

[@user-nl8lf3fx8c]

Без юродивой нашей натуры Не родилось бы в этой глуши Ни балета, ни литературы ... Ни загадочной русской души.

[@BlueLineofthesky]

This song is amazing, so close to the soul. Russian and English variant, both are amazing. This singer is absolutely amazing.

[@xenjalavanda9396]

in the English version the lyric has not sense at all if to compare with the Original Russian text

[@ingenerchik]

@@xenjalavanda9396 nonsense. The original version by Sir Paul MakKartni is absolutely stunning

[@ancaradulescu6171]

Music is amazing, doesn't matter in which language, Her voice is gorgeous!

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@ladymacbethofmtensk896]

I have gotten into many fights with American youth for singing her praises instead of glorifying some poshlaya harlot whose act is mostly thrusting its backside about in a skimpy costume while pretending to sing.

[@snowyowlz5992]

This is how I first heard it and in Russian Literature class, needless to say this is the version I enjoy..

[@niteboatermusic]

loved this, didnt know it even existed, a classic melody for all time!

[@Tqn0708]

so beautiful

[@Ernesto77777]

♫ Both Russian and English versions are beautiful! ♫

[@bat-21]

Significant in any language. Beautiful voice too like Mary Hopkin..we all get older and no matter what our lives are currently like we look back and think those were the days

[@richardperth2002]

Boris Ivanovich Fomin (Борис Иванович Фомин, 12 April 1900, Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire, - 25 October 1948, Moscow, USSR) was a Soviet musician and composer who specialized in the Russian romance. Several of Fomin's songs became popular in 1920s, most notably "Dorogoi dlinnoyu" (Russian: Дорогой длинною, By Endless Road), commonly known for its English version "Those Were the Days", made world-famous in 1968 by Mary Hopkin and credited to Eugene Raskin who in 1962 wrote the English lyrics for the tune and claimed the song for his own. It was composed by Boris Fomin in 1924, first interpreted and recorded by Tamara Tsereteli (1925) and Alexander Vertinsky (1926); it was the latter who popularized it abroad.[1][2][3]

[@user-eu2bd6et7d]

Очень интересная информация о создании английского варианта нашего романса.буду знать больше о работе над данной песней

[@matrixnorm6672]

>Eugene Raskin who in 1962 wrote the English lyrics for the tune and claimed the song for his own Jew

[@ninlover123]

Just tonight I stood before the tavern Nothing seemed the way it used to be In the glass I saw a strange reflection Was that lonely woman really me Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way. La la la la... Those were the days, oh yes those were the days

[@ninlover123]

Then the busy years went rushing by us We lost our starry notions on the way If by chance I'd see you in the tavern We'd smile at one another and we'd say Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way. La la la la... Those were the days, oh yes those were the days

[@KDean22]

SHE STEALS MY HEART... SUCH BEAUTY AND A VOICE OF ANGELS

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you! :)

[@BarryKort]

ChatGPT offers this interpretation: This is a poem in Russian by Ivan Petrovich Larionov, titled "By the long road". Here's a translation: "By the long road, we rode in a troika with jingling bells, And in the distance flickered lights... Oh, if only now I could follow you, To ease my soul of its sadness! By the long road, in moonlit weather, With that song that rings out into the distance, With the old and the seven-stringed, That tormented me so at night. It seems we sang for nothing, Burning night after night in vain. If we're finished with the old, Then those nights have passed! From now on, we must travel Towards our native lands by new paths! ...We rode in a troika with jingling bells, But now that's long gone!"

[@BarryKort]

ChatGPT further explains: «This is a Russian song called "Dorogoi Dlinnoyu" (By the long road). On a long road, they rode in a troika with bells ringing, and in the distance, lights flickered. The singer longs to be with someone and have their soul lifted from sadness. They reminisce about singing with this person, with the moon shining and a song that echoes into the distance. They realize that they sang and burned through nights in vain, and now that they've moved on, those nights have passed. They look forward to traveling new paths to their homeland, but the troika ride with bells was long ago.»

[@mindykaur8139]

Thank you for sharing this

[@TracySmith-xy9tq]

I first heard this song as a kid in the 60s sung by Mary Hopkin. Wonderful to hear it sung in the original Russian.

[@Ryuma1227]

One of my favourite songs

[@trenesdelmundo]

this is a beautiful song, i love the russian music, it's the best around the world, Greetings from Mexico

[@kristinasalazar6749]

This song carries such Power of Life, Strong meaning of Remembrance, Sung with a Woman's Beautiful, Powerful Voice. And the Musicians Carried the Depth of Meaning the top. Loved it Thank you❤

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@oddjob7821]

I did not know this was Russian song. Always associated it with Mary Hopkins. A wonderful song. A song you can only appreciate when you are older really.

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@melissaharrison5065]

This song was origianlly created in 1924, composer Boris Fomin and poet Konstantin Podrevsky

[@emiliosanchezsarmiento9526]

Yo no sabía que esta es la versión original,Qué vozarrón de esta dama!!,Y la orquestacion..espectacular!!

[@abatupi852]

I'm from Brazil, and, in my country, this song is always a hit. Awesome!

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@bryanbutler6486]

Star+ is currently working on a TV show about the life of Brazilian businessman and TV star Silvio Santos (whom this song is heavily associated to). It'd be wonderful to have it (or Mary Hopkin version) on its soundtrack!

[@abatupi852]

@@bryanbutler6486 That's right. Thank you.

[@itsakc]

Fantastic rendition, very talented ... love from India!!

[@pd3924]

Gorgeous voice and majestic song!

[@jameshermes1273]

Performed with the untouchable originality of the song. BRAVO.

[@chrispapa2782]

This song is happy and sad at the same time. Simultaneous opposite feelings created with the music and the words. Amazing creation.

[@juvencioflores4304]

Simplemente genial brillante y vibrante y hermoso tema,la voz y la cantante.!!

[@ninlover123]

Once upon a time there was a tavern, Where we used to raise a glass or two Remember how we laughed away the hours And dreamed of all the great things we would do Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way. La la la la... Those were the days, oh yes those were the days

[@pikachoi2007]

The singer and the orchestra is outrageous! 5 stars

[@itsmeme8287]

She has an amazing voice, and for a live performer, even more important than that she knows how to move around and look happy and relaxed as she is singing, so that it is entertainment, rather than just good singing. Amazing Lady.

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@AmmeMahamaye]

Amazing performance👏🏾👏🏾 👏🏾from India

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@ericmathias5965]

Wow lovely song originally sung in Russian language outstanding

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

thank you!

[@kiwiowl]

What a fantastic performance. I came here on the strength of the English version and I'm so glad it brought me here. Wonderful arrangement and such a tremendous vocal.

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@johnmadur3872]

I heard and sang along this beautiful song since I was a kid sometime around 1973. Great performance👌

[@nickfowler6171]

much better than the version in english, more emotion!

[@henryseidel5469]

I bet when Mary Hopkin sang this song nobody in the West actually knew it was Russian.

[@bhojanrasikananda7794]

Wow, that's a revelation to me after 40 years of listening to it in English.

[@henryseidel5469]

@@bhojanrasikananda7794 Indeed many people don't know and believe Mary Hopkin's song is the original. I like both versions very much - the English and the Russian. The Russian original is a bit more sentimental telling the story of the long and winding way people go in their lifetime while sitting in a 'Troyka' (typically Russian three horse cart) with little bells ringing. English: Those were the days Russian: Dorogoy dlinnuju (The long way) But I think the basic emotions are the same.

[@rivaana8202]

I wouldn't really say so. Whoever belongs to the Slavic peoples, I think knew without fail that this is the rhythm.. besides, the song was written long before 1968.. It was written by Boris Fomin sometime in 1925... and it is a real Russian romance. Of course, with Paul's production in the west, it became a real world evergreen

[@henryseidel5469]

@@rivaana8202 Completely agree with you, the tune can be identified as 'Slavic' by its basic minor sound. Typical for Russian sentimentalism. I liked Mary Hopkin's version, too, because it was obvious that she did it in a nice way for entertainment purposes. All in all: I like both versions the way they are. None of them is better or worse, but just 'different', simply made from different reasons and for different purposes.

[@user-bf5fi4ss2q]

We didn't know anything then of what went on inside the USSR

[@karlkarl9750]

Я вас любил так искренно, так нежно, Как дай вам бог любимой быть другим. !

[@mariaritchie9454]

i can't stop listening to this beautiful lady!

[@FLG232]

Beautiful version by a lovely lady

[@benfa2292]

I guessed the melody is close to Russian culture but never able to figure out exactly about the composer Thank you for sharing the music The melody is so wonderful that can match to any language and lyrics

[@Aquila007]

Excellent voice, orchestra and a Very beautiful passionate woman wearing a fire red dress!!!!!!!!!what more can you ask!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@marjandezelak4654]

Bravoooo Manca....pa da se ve, da si iz Slovenije...odlična izvedba...moj poklon !!!

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Hvala!

[@Jeanne700]

I love this song...English or Russian whatever...I love it!!!

[@user-ct4xj1pq3x]

Советую всем прослушать эту песню .

[@walterweiss7124]

nice recommendation, danke, dziekuje, spassibo!

[@TheCrawfordFive]

This song and this performance make me happy!!

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@etnalutt3492]

The song is not happy actually, is very sentimental

[@user-qi3ty2zs4q]

اغنية جميلة تعبر عن جمال الثقافة الروسية الرائعة

[@chriswright3179]

And very beautiful too. I suspect that Russians do nostalgia very well. I spent my family years in Portugal and they have a word 'saudade' which covers a nostalgic longing for what you are missing whether in time or in space. Thank you for expressing so beautifully what we feel.

[@ellococatra]

Beautifully done! In English, the original words would be something like this; Once we drove a triple team with bells on, And in the distance, lights their twinkles play'd... Could I but on Falcon's wings fly to you- Dispelling anguish from my soul away.. The Long Long Road resumes, In nights by moon illum'ed, And with that song, The distance flies away! Yes, with that ancient tune, With seven strings played through, The memory of that night So torments me! Lai-la-la-la-la-la-la ... Now it seems we sang so well for nothing, Night by night I burned as bright as day. Maybe doors have closed upon the old times Like those nights it all has passed away... The Long Long Road resumes... To the distant future lead new pathways On them, we are destined now to go. Once we drove a triple team with bells on, That was then, a long long time ago...

[@Savethirdrock]

Poetic translation 👍.

[@user-eu2bd6et7d]

Весьма романтично и тадлантливо изысканно.как будто уносишься во что то прекрасное

[@user-zv7fy1lc9e]

Большой! Поющий голос, мир миру.

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Spasibo!

[@thinkmackay8954]

Thank you for uploading this. Love her singing and love Russian music.

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you! Get involved and support the new album in themaking of Manca Izmajlova: The Russian Collection "Twelve Moments" by pre-ordering on Pledge Music: www.pledgemusic.com/projects/manca-izmajlova

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

This song in English and in Russian will be bonus tracks on the album

[@micamika8844]

Super good, Russia,s cultuur is fantastic ... grande bravissimo !!!

[@EngelsFriedrich]

Beautiful voice.Great song.

[@alejandrapadron1941]

Stunningly beautiful and talented

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@jmrodas9]

Music is Universal, it does not matter who made it if it sounds good as this song does. I have read the original version is Russian but it really does not matter. After all Tschaikovsly was Russian and he composed among other things "Swan Lake" and "The nutcracker" we usually listen to in Christmas. So as long as the music is ggod and enjoyable to hear it does not matter the nationality really.

[@emancamilleri4178]

I just discovered that this is the original! Sublime... Amazing!!

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you! Get involved and support the new album in the making of Manca Izmajlova: The Russian Collection "Twelve Moments" by pre-ordering on Pledge Music: www.pledgemusic.com/projects/manca-izmajlova This song in English and in Russian will be bonus tracks on this album.

[@easterazali9237]

What an amazing performance ! Bravoooooooo 💝👏🏻💐

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@ahmedalsharman]

Great music 🎶

[@joelmatson4402]

Brava!! Brava!! Bravissima!

[@unknownband1308]

Still brings tears 😭 to my eyes

[@karlkarl9750]

Я благодарю судьбу за то, что она послала мне такого замечательного человека как Вы

[@humbertogatica6420]

I was lucky to hear this song interpreted by the Russian Red Choir, they came to Swansea, Wales, the public stood up to huge ovation. Thank you, Benjamin Izmajlov

[@jackd105]

She must be in the Guinness book of world records for singing in 25 languages

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Maybe we should call them))). She sings sometimes one verse of a song in a different language, without text or anything...

[@pacificprospector]

This is a beautiful song. I'm glad to have found it sung in (the original) Russian. Thank you for posting. Спасибо!

[@ladymacbethofmtensk896]

Так красная женщина! Так красный голос! Я тебя люблю, Манца!

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

:) Spasibo

[@samessa3155]

I didn't know that the original song was Russian, absolutely stunning.

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!!

[@ingenerchik]

Original is in Yiddish

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

@@ingenerchik I would love to learn this!

[@matrixnorm6672]

​@@ingenerchik Original was written by Russian named Boris Fomin in 1924. Then New York Jewish swindler named Raskin stole it in early 1960s and pretended to be an author. The song was popular among Russian immigrants so that Jew most likely overheard it in a Russian restaurant. Anyway stealing is not a good thing.

[@sergeybelov1682]

Nice performance of nice Russian song.

[@marialaurabuenviernes1628]

Excelente, hermosa canción y la vozzzzz

[@oatnoid]

This the only song I've ever performed in front of an audience. Lots of fun! Love it!

[@warskye5686]

BRAVO MADAM BRAVO. From Southside VIRGINIA. WELL DONE. Thank You

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you :)

[@dushanzivanic4311]

Bravo Marie-Anne - beautiful version

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@antechinus100]

Mary Hopkin was good but could not compete with this voice.

[@pjzdreamz]

I am blown away by this arrangement and the entire performance thereof. EXCELLENT.

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

+pjzdreamz Thank you!!

[@boonruengchotchoung6594]

Thank you verymuch. 👍🙏👏👏👏🌹♥️♥️♥️🌷🌠💫🌌😘

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@txbuzzkill6276]

That was beautiful.

[@KDean22]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME

[@bumble1612]

Beautiful, traditional Russian folk song.

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@frankeimer3906]

Excellent, what else one say .From a older Canuck

[@technoforever888]

Beautiful

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you!

[@galahtownsville6444]

Great song, beautiful version. Thanks!

[@user-mo4tn6km5g]

Ух ты! Какой чистый открытый свободный и красивый голос! Спасибо ❤️🌹🇧🇾

[@user-os3rz6yx1h]

Привет Беларусью

[@user-mo4tn6km5g]

@@user-os3rz6yx1h Спасибо! И Вам всех благ!

[@barriemaclean6872]

Beautifully sung with an orchestra-sublime

[@BenjaminIzmajlov]

Thank you! Get involved and support the new album in the making of Manca Izmajlova: The Russian Collection "Twelve Moments" by pre-ordering on Pledge Music: www.pledgemusic.com/projects/manca-izmajlova

[@brahim119]

Some songs just defies time. This one is one of them.