I like to represent a special tribute to my favourite act and all-time # 1 girl group.
My favourite 40 YVA tracks in one countdown.
Also we will have some special bonus parts with the side projects of all YVA ladies from the golden line-up (Natalija, Kristina, Goda).
Who are YVA ?
YVA is the most popular Lithuanian girl group, which known for Europeans as a participant of two Lithuanian pre-selections for Eurovision with "Barbie" (2005) and "I Dangu" (2009).
YVA is a sexy trio of main singer Natalija Bunke, her sister Kristina Ivanova and Goda Sabutyte. "YVA" (Ypatingai Viliojanti Atrakcija) is an abriveatura, on English it means Extremely Seductive Attraction.
Formed in 2003, YVA got their big breakthrough in 2005, when their song "Berniukams" ("For Boys") (and debut album of the same title) caused mass hysteria in Lithuania, becoming the biggest hit of the summer. YVA based their success on combination of infectious uptempo pop songs and self promotion. Natalija is probably the most recognizable face of current Lithuanian pop culture – she takes part in most of the main music events and never denies an interview.
Before the break-up in 2011 year YVA released 4 albums and a compilation of their greatest hits. In the end of 2016 year the ladies did a comeback on Lithuanian pop music scene with some new versions of their big hits. After 7 years of fans' waiting new YVA song "Kaukes" ("Masks") was released in October 2017.
All three ladies also are the participants of other Lithuanian girl groups. On the current moment of time they are Pop Ladies (for Natalija), 69 Danguje (for Goda) and fresh band Kristal (for Kristina).
P.S : If you are a big fan of pure pop from late 90s and early 00s you obviously must give a chance for YVA. Probably these beautiful ladies will stole your heart as they did with me.
Not in top 40 :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O8UFvqB2JM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIxMq_vXf68
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O8UFvqB2JM
Berniukams
Daina Ne Daina
Surprisingly their big hits "Berniukams" and "Daina Ne Daina" are not available on Youtube.
Bonus # 1 :
You can recognise Natalija and Goda in this old video from 2003, but who is the third girl ?
# 40. Jura
Smooth Natalija's vocals... Very stylish and the most old fashioned song from all YVA discography.
# 39. Vaziuojam Prie Juros
Summer hit from 2008 year.
# 37. Man Patinka
# 38. Pupytes
"Pupytes" sounds like demo version, not the final release.
Possibly YVA ladies had the problems with music material for their debut album, but why we got this track on LP instead "Barbie" ?
# 36. Apie Ja
My least favourite track from "Blondines".
# 34. Viliojau Viliojau
# 35. Apie Meile
# 32. Nemylejau Taves
A cover version of popular Lithuanian song, the original was recorded by Dzordana Butkute in 1989 year.
# 33. Gyvenimas Zaidimas
# 31. Tu Paskambink Vakare
Nice piece of pop "Tu Paskambink Vakare" is the lowest song, which I really like.
Bonus part # 2 : Goda Sabutyte
In 2008 year Goda Sabutyte was a part of pop rap duet Goda & Lukas.
"Krize" (their debut song was about global financial crisis)
"Drakes" (funny song about a conflict between two Lithuanian pop stars Mia and YVA's leader Natalija Zvonke-Bunke)
Now Goda is not only YVA member, but also is a part of another popular Lithuanian group 69 Danguje.
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Their last song :
# 29. Nieko Nematau
# 30. Neliudek
# 27. Buki Su Manim
# 28. Suprasi Kai Prarasi
# 26. Nieko Nesakyk
"Nieko Nesakyk" was recorded for YVA greatest hits compilation some months before their split in 2011.
# 23. Alio Alio
# 24. Karsta
# 25. Vasarele Nepabek
22 songs were included in YVA's greatest hits compilation, from 22nd position I like to represent my selection of their best songs.
YVA's greatest hits compilation tracklist here :
https://www.discogs.com/Yva-Geriausi%C5%B3-Dain%C5%B3-Albumas/release/4033457
Almost all group hits are available on one album. Maybe hardcore YVA fans will disagree with songs selection, but this compilation is very good start for newcomers.
# 21. Kai Pravirks Dangus
# 22. Vejas
Before top 20
“Berniukams” (2005)
1. ?
2. ?
3. ?
4. ?
5. Vejas (# 22)
6. Buki Su Manim(# 27)
7. Nieko Nematau (# 29)
8. Man Patinka (# 37)
9. Pupytes (# 38)
10. Musu Laikas (-)
11. Berniukams (-)
“Katytes” (2006)
1. ?
2. ?
3. ?
4. ?
5. Vasarele Nepabek (# 25)
6. Tu Paskambink Vakare (# 31)
7. Apie Meile (# 35)
8. Zaibas (-)
9. Daina Ne Daina (-)
10. Parina (-)
“Blondines” (2007)
1. ?
2. ?
3. ?
4. Kai Pravirks Dangus (# 21)
5. Alio Alio (# 23)
6. Neliudek (# 30)
7. Gyvenimas Zaidimas (# 32)
8. Viliojau Viliojau (# 34)
9. Apie Ja (# 36)
“I Dangu” (2009)
1. ?
2. ?
3. ?
4. ?
5. ?
6. ?
7. Karsta (# 24)
8. Suprasi Kai Prarasi (# 28)
9. Vaziuojam Prie Juros (# 39)
10. Jura (# 40)
Other songs :
1. ?
2. ?
3. ?
4. Nieko Nesakyk (# 26)
5. Nemylejau Taves (# 32)
Bonus part # 3 : Kristina Ivanova
My favourite lady and "Miss Grace" of Lithuanian beauty pageant in 2011 year.
When Natalija left YVA for motherhood, all other 3 ladies (Kristina, Gintare, Ieva) from YVA 3.0 line-up became a new group Šarka.
Magnit was my favourite Kristina's side project.
Both "Laiko Rate" and "Meile Kaip Kine" are pop masterpieces !!!
"Laiko Rate" gave me the first and last qualification in Worldvision song contest (on ESCUnited forum) from 17 (!!!) attempts.
Kristal is fresh and the current Kristina's group.
# 19. Tik As Ir Tik Tau
# 20. Zvaigzdes
# 17. Svelnus Vejelis
# 18. Paukstelis
# 16. Nuotaika Gera
# 15. Pabuciuok
"Pabuciuok" is the lowest from 12 official YVA number ones in my weekly chart.
# 13. Katyciu Dainele
# 14. Aguoneles
Both songs are very good, I even wanted to participate in Buzzjack Song Contest with "Katyciu Dainele".
# 11. Dievaites
Very underrated, but perfect slow song.
# 12. Paparacai
Song lyrics of "Paparazzi" is the answer of YVA singer Natalija Bunke for tabloids and other critics of her music and lifestyle.
http://dainutekstai.lt/r2415/yva-paparaciai.html
Bonus # 4 : Natalija Bunke
Her solo songs :
Sirdis Ant Balto Sniego
With 3 million views on YouTube is the most well-known YVA related song.
Pazadai
A cover version of Studentes' hit. Her iconic performance from Lithuanian TV show "Dainuok Mano Daina".
Nieko Asmenisko
Geliu Mergaite
Her last song, which was released in August 2018.
# 1 for 1 week in this chart : http://www.lietus.fm/top20/?topid=6561
Bonus # 5 : Natalija in Pop Ladies
We Are The Winners
Their version of Lithuanian most successful Eurovision entry.
Natashka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OapwF3qQoH0 (sadly full performance is not available on YouTube anymore, only 15 seconds piece)
It's parody cover version of YVA song with changed lyrics, now related to Natalija.
Pop Ladies even used Natalija's outfits from 4 different performances (Katyciu Dainele, I Dangu, Laukiu Kaledu, Berniukams)
Suviliojo
Last single from 2018.
Tik Naktis
# 10. Kaukes (Masks)
# 8. Velnias Manyje Gyvena (The Devil Lives In Me)
Based on lyrics "Velnias Manyje Gyvena" (The Devil Lives In Me) sounds like "Paparacai"'s sequel. Besides relations between celebrities and mass media in this song YVA beauties also talk about a dark side of the female nature.
# 9. Vasaros Mergaites (Summer Girls)
"Vasaros Mergaites" is my favourite song from YVA debut album "Berniukams".
# 6. Panele Verta Milijono (Miss Worth A Million)
# 7. Laukiu Kaledu (I'm Waiting For Christmas)
"Laukiu Kaledu" is my all-time # 1 favourite Christmas song.
# 5. Taip Taip Taip (Yes Yes Yes)
# 4. I Dangu (Into The Sky)
“I Dangu” is the most known YVA song for Europeans, because it was their second unsuccessful attempt in the national pre-selection for Eurovision Song Contest.
It’s not confirmed by any sources, but iconic NF performance looks like a copycat of “Flying The Flag (For You) from Eurovision - 2007.
# 3. Grozio Fabrikas (Beauty Factory)
My favourite song from "Katytes".
# 2. Barbie
When all-time # 1 girl group was born.
"Barbie" is not the best choice for representing YVA discography, but it's signature track, not only for group, but for me too. This funny pop track made me a big fan of these Lithuanian beauties. I discovered YVA through music contest on ESCForum.net somewhere in 2012-2013 year. "Barbie" was the first YVA song, which I heard and it was love at first sight. YVA tried to represent Lithuania on Eurovision 2005 with "Barbie", but wasn't successful in national pre-selection. Suprisingly "Barbie" is not available on any YVA albums, also it's their first and last song on English language.
Signing "Touch my neck and kiss my eye"...
# 1. Brunetes, Blondines
No competition for # 1, this blonde ladies anthem was the highlight in YVA career.
New 2016 versions of Paukstelis and Brunetes Blondines :
Do you prefer them over originals ?
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