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In 1974 the long-standing Latin and dance orchestra Billo's
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After widespread success in Dutch-speaking countries, the song was picked up by songwriters in several other
European countries. As was the custom of the time, it was translated and performed by local artists for the various markets, achieving mainstream success in numerous countries between 1972 and
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Spanish-sounding, the original song title (and chorus line) "Eviva España" does not make sense in Spanish. Although "España" is the correct name of the country in Spanish, there is no such word as "Eviva". The phrase "Que viva España" translates to "Long live Spain", and is probably the meaning
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The
Spanish songwriters tasked with adapting the song into Spanish, naturally found it necessary to change the "Eviva España" line. They opted to rename the song "Y Viva España", meaning "And Long Live Spain"—thereby keeping the phrasing of the chorus while having it make sense. The song was
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known and played, even today (Spain included), that it was used/played by the stadium DJ in the final match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup to celebrate the triumph of Spain that year.
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