* Let's go on. Another well-known act:
Duncan Dhu (the name is a character from a R.L. Stevenson's novel. A Scotsman, I guess
). This trio from Spain, afterwards a duo, had a notable success in both sides of the Atlantic from 1985 to 1995, with songs such as
A Hundred Seagulls and
Somewhere:
(lyrics and translations
here and
here)
The group is remembered for their ballads, some of which were (and still are) popular in many Spanish-speaking countries. For example,
Those Dark Eyes and
Groping About:
(lyrics and translations
here and
here)
*
Mikel Erentxun (the vocalist) continues solo. But before the definitive band's breakup, he published an album (
Naufragios, 1992) which contains some of his best-known songs. The following are
A Minute Away from You and
California:
I like how he describes one of those relationships which are both addictive and harmful in
A Minute Away from You (lyrics and translation
here):
♫ ♪ "
(...)
I drink the water that flows along my way.
I'm stagnant at your reflection.
Only from you... drop by drop.
Only from you... poison and thirst.
(...)" ♫
"
Poison and thirst". Way to go.