| "Samanyolu" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Berkant | |
| from the album Samanyolu | |
| B-side | "Özledim Seni" |
| Released | 1967 |
| Genre | Easy listening |
| Label | Sevilen, Televizyon |
| Songwriter(s) | Metin Bükey |
"Samanyolu" (literally "Milky Way") is a Turkish melody which was a hit in 1968. "Samanyolu" was the theme music of a 1967 film with the same title.The film is based from Kerime Nadir's 1940 of the same name. It starring Hülya Koçyiğit as Zülal, Ediz Hun as Nejat. In 1959, Black white film version starring Belgin Doruk as Zülal, Göksel Arsoy as Nejat. In 1989, mini series version starring Aydan Şener as Zülal, Tolga Savacı as Nejat. Between 2009-2010, TV series version starring Vildan Atasever as Zülal, Özcan Deniz as Nejat.[1][2][3]
The melody became very popular and the composer Metin Bükey decided to release its record after adding lyrics. He collaborated with Teoman Alpay for the lyrics. It was sung by Berkant Akgürgen (aka Berkant). The song became very famous in Turkey and earned Berkant a gold record.[4]
The next year Dutch singer David Alexandre Winter covered the same song with the title "Oh Lady Mary" and with French lyrics. It was also covered by Dalida and Paul Mauriat. This song was covered also by Italian singer Enrico Musiani as Lady Mary in Italian.