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Strange overhere in Holland we keep English titles english, german titles in German..
Why would you want to translate a Dutch title into English or German?
We dont change “My way” into “Mijn manier” Or “Yesterday” into “Gisteren”
I think you are a bit over-sensitive here... It's because this type of song invites (the elderly) to sing along, which they can't in Dutch except they are either from Holland or from the Netherlands or Vlaanderen - It is a bit unfair of course that this rarely happens with English songs, as so many can sing along in English, but shit happens...
#497651 - 05/25/2004:25 PMRe: Tulpen aus Amsterdam Pa1000
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abacus
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Most things get translated into English as it is one of the most commonly spoken languages. In addition all the main music and songs have to be translated into English if they want to get into a wider market, as most non-English songs do not do well outside of their local area.
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#497659 - 05/25/2010:51 PMRe: Tulpen aus Amsterdam Pa1000
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Originally Posted By Crossover
I think you are a bit over-sensitive here... It's because this type of song invites (the elderly) to sing along, which they can't in Dutch except they are either from Holland or from the Netherlands or Vlaanderen - It is a bit unfair of course that this rarely happens with English songs, as so many can sing along in English, but shit happens...
Yes i am.... Being a bit emotional about this,
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- It is a bit unfair of course that this rarely happens with English songs, as so many can sing along in English, but shit happens...
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