70s Series Opening Theme - Spanish Version

[Dick Kirrin]

Look what Timmy's nosed out today. Good dog!
I suppose, however, that you'd oject to the name "Dagobert".

Cheers

Dick Kirrin (or should I write Mick Kirrin?)

[Wolfgang]

Dick Kirrin (or should I write Mick Kirrin?)

How about Richard Kirrin (like the German editions of the books) ?

[Dick Kirrin]

How about Richard Kirrin (like the German editions of the books) ?

Sounds too much like Richard Kent. As I wouldn't be sure that Rooky's/Mr Perton's hearing aids work properly, it could get me "into Touble".

Cheers

Dick Kirrin

[Wolfgang]

How about Richard Kirrin (like the German editions of the books) ?

Sounds too much like Richard Kent. As I wouldn't be sure that Rooky's/Mr Perton's hearing aids work properly, it could get me "into Touble".

Dick Kirrin

You'd get into trouble with them no matter how you're called, so even "Hardy" wouldn't keep you out of it

Wolfgang

[Timmy254]

I suppose, however, that you'd oject to the name "Dagobert".

Dagobert!!! Please don't mention it! Makes my day even worse...

By the way, here's another version of the Spanish theme tune:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/85m5wd" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Eljay]

Having now listened to the Spanish version, it's great.. Does anyone know how it translates? Just wondering if they've had to change words to make it fit...

I've attempted to transcribe the Spanish lyrics and done a rough translation. I only have A-level Spanish (quite rusty as it was several years ago), so feel free to correct or improve it! Some of the words are similar to the original English ones.

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Donde hay aventuras que correr
Una pista, un mesaje, un clave, a los Cinco encontrarar
Donde hay un misterio que aclarar
En un castillo en ruínas, oscuro y fantas mal

Son muy famosos, ya*
Julian, Dick y Anne, George y Timmy, es el que más**
Todos conocen, ya
Su gran sagacidad, audacia y valentía
Su gran valentía

Las puertas más secretas se abrirán
Los ruidos más extraños no les pueden asustar
Ningún misterio se les pasará
Y tras el rastro, los Cinco seguirán

Son muy famosos, ya
Julian, Dick y Anne, George y Timmy, es el que más
Todos conocen, ya
Su gran sagacidad, audacia y valentía
Su gran valentía

Donde hay aventuras que correr
Una pista, un mesaje, un clave, a los Cinco encontrarar...

* * *

Where there are adventures to chase
A trail, a message, a key, for the Five to find
Where there is a mystery to clear up
In a ruined castle, dark and evil ghosts

They’re very famous, yeah
Julian, Dick and Anne, George, and Timmy is the other one
Everybody knows them, yeah
Their great wisdom, boldness and courage
Their great courage

The most secret doors will open
The strangest noises can’t frighten them
No mystery can pass them by
And on the trail, the Five will follow

They’re very famous, yeah
Julian, Dick and Anne, George, and Timmy is the other one
Everybody knows them, yeah
Their great wisdom, boldness and courage
Their great courage

Where there are adventures to chase
A trail, a message, a key, for the Five to find…

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* ya is a rather meaningless 'filler' word, with no direct English equivalent.
** es el que más - I'm not sure if I've transcribed this bit correctly, so the translation is only a guess.

[pete9012S]

Wow that is a good translation... I asked my spanish friend Jesus to read it and he said it was a good translation.

Regards

Pete

[Eljay]

Thanks Pete, I'm very relieved to hear that! Would your friend mind listening to the song and checking if I've transcribed 'es el que más' (in the second line of the chorus) correctly? I'm sure I haven't...

[Ed Fulcrum]

I really like the Spanish version. Although it doesn't have the upbeat tempo of the English and German versions I like the sense of poignancy in the tune. I always look back on that 70's series with a sense of nostalgia so the Spanish version seems just right for this.
The German audio version is a bit strange, seems like a particularly bad effort at Eurovision to me

[OFM]

Is there anyone who tried to translate in english the italian opening theme of Famous Five ?
Although I am not so skilled in English ... I could try. The lyrics in some parts is absolutely crazy and I think that the songwriter had not the slightest idea what was the plot.

Lorenzo

[Wayne Pyer]

Sounds interesting OFM.

[Timmy254]

And here's another one. It's the Dutch theme tune "De Vijf". Unfortunately it's not the full version:
http://www.fuenffreundefanpage.at/sound ... _theme.mp3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

@Lorenzo, it would be great if you could translate the Italian lyrics .

[Moonraker]

How very Eurovision! Sounds like, Julian, Dick and Anne; George and Timmy the horse...

[Timmy254]

How very Eurovision! Sounds like, Julian, Dick and Anne; George and Timmy the horse...

Timmy the horse? Well, why not?
They sing "Timmy de hond" and "hond" is the Dutch word for dog.

[Moonraker]

How very Eurovision! Sounds like, Julian, Dick and Anne; George and Timmy the horse...

Timmy the horse? Well, why not?
They sing "Timmy de hond" and "hond" is the Dutch word for dog.

That must be it, then!