The 1960 release of by the legendary singer Dalida remains a landmark moment in international pop music, marking the first time the French-Italian diva interpreted the work of the iconic Greek composer Manos Hatzidakis . The Sound of 1960: A Greek-French Fusion
— The French adaptation of Hatzidakis' "Ta Pedia tou Pirea," with lyrics by Jacques Larue. The 1960 release of by the legendary singer
In the summer of 1960, Dalida released her seventh studio album, titled Les Enfants du Pirée . The record was fueled by the international success of the Greek film Never on Sunday ( Pote Tin Kyriaki ), for which Hatzidakis composed the score. Dalida's French version of the film's main theme became a massive summer hit, helping cement the sound of the bouzouki as a global symbol of Mediterranean optimism. The EP Tracklist (7", 45 RPM) The record was fueled by the international success