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	Under the name "Shir HaShirim BeSha'ashu'im", the song appears on [https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/%D7%A2%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%94-%D7%97%D7%96%D7%94/%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%A9%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%9D.p/ Ofra Haza's 1977 album] of almost the same name: "BeShir HaShirim BeSha'ashu'im". It was composed by Benyamin Etzioni, with lyrics by Betzalel Aloni. A few phrases are taken from Song of Songs in the Tanach.		Under the name "Shir HaShirim BeSha'ashu'im", the song appears on [https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/%D7%A2%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%94-%D7%97%D7%96%D7%94/%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%A9%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%9D.p/ Ofra Haza's 1977 album] of almost the same name: "BeShir HaShirim BeSha'ashu'im". It was composed by Benyamin Etzioni, with lyrics by Betzalel Aloni. A few phrases are taken from Song of Songs in the Tanach.

	The second line of the chorus is "shir hashirim begil urenana". In her early performances, Haza sang this line as "shir hashirim be-ta-na-na-na-na"—wherefore, God knoweth ~~(see links below)~~. At some point she switched to singing the line as written, which is how it appears in the recording we typically use.		The second line of the chorus is "shir hashirim begil urenana". In her early performances, Haza sang this line as "shir hashirim be-ta-na-na-na-na"—wherefore, God knoweth. At some point she switched to singing the line as written, which is how it appears in the recording we typically use.

	=== The Dance ===		=== The Dance ===

	~~At [[Hora Shalom]] in 1983,~~ Bachar introduced a partner dance to this music. At the same venue in 1988, he introduced the circle dance that we do today, to exactly the same recording. (In both cases, the dance was called "Shir HaShirim V'Sha'ashuim".) Although there are many instances of a circle dance and a partner dance to the same music (see [["Double" dances]]), the case of both dances created by the same choreographer is unique.		Bachar introduced a partner dance to this music at [[Hora Shalom]] 1983. At the same venue in 1988, he introduced the circle dance that we do today, to exactly the same recording. (In both cases the dance was called "Shir HaShirim V'Sha'ashuim".) Although there are many instances of a circle dance and a partner dance to the same music (see [["Double" dances]]), the case of both dances created by the same choreographer is unique.

	It is not known why Bachar chose to abandon his partner dance and make a circle dance. One possibility: There was ''already'' a partner dance to this music, created by [[Amnon Shauli]] in 1977 just as the song came out (and named after the song). Possibly Bachar decided that if he was going to reuse the music he should change the formation to reduce competition with Shauli's version. This may also be the reason that we now call the new dance just "Shir HaShirim". All this is entirely speculation.		It is not known why Bachar chose to abandon his partner dance and make a circle dance. One possibility: There was ''already'' a partner dance to this music, created by [[Amnon Shauli]] in 1977 just as the song came out (and named after the song). Possibly Bachar decided that if he was going to reuse the music he should change the formation to reduce competition with Shauli's version. This may also be the reason that we now call the new dance just "Shir HaShirim". All this is entirely speculation.

	The song has a musical interlude between the second and third verses. In Bachar's partner dance there is ~~explicit new~~ choreography for this section, including a long and energetic [[buzz step]]. In the new circle dance, if the recording has not been cut to eliminate the interlude, we simply and unapologetically repeat the first half of the chorus to fill the time.		The song has a musical interlude between the second and third verses. In Bachar's partner dance there is specific choreography for this section, including a long and energetic [[buzz step]]. In the new circle dance, if the recording has not been cut to eliminate the interlude, we simply and unapologetically repeat the first half of the chorus to fill the time.

	=== Links ===		=== Links ===

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	Ofra Haza [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49IBTYkemmM performing] the song in 1978, singing "ta-na-na-na-na" in the chorus		Ofra Haza [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49IBTYkemmM performing] the song in 1978, singing "ta-na-na-na-na" in the chorus

			[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRScue3K3q8&list=RDkRScue3K3q8&start_radio=1 Another song] containing "ta-na-na"

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	[https://shironet.mako.co.il/artist?type=lyrics&lang=1&prfid=820&wrkid=4604 Hebrew lyrics], not all of which appear in the recording we dance to		[https://shironet.mako.co.il/artist?type=lyrics&lang=1&prfid=820&wrkid=4604 Hebrew lyrics], not all of which appear in the recording we dance to

	Ofra Haza [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49IBTYkemmM performing] the song, ~~with~~ "ta-na-na-na-na"		Ofra Haza [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49IBTYkemmM performing] the song in 1978, singing "ta-na-na-na-na" in the chorus

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	Under the name "Shir HaShirim BeSha'ashu'im", the song appears on [https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/%D7%A2%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%94-%D7%97%D7%96%D7%94/%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%A9%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%9D.p/ Ofra Haza's 1977 album] of almost the same name: "BeShir HaShirim BeSha'ashu'im". It was composed by Benyamin Etzioni, with lyrics by Betzalel Aloni. A few phrases are taken from Song of Songs in the Tanach.		Under the name "Shir HaShirim BeSha'ashu'im", the song appears on [https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/%D7%A2%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%94-%D7%97%D7%96%D7%94/%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%A9%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%9D.p/ Ofra Haza's 1977 album] of almost the same name: "BeShir HaShirim BeSha'ashu'im". It was composed by Benyamin Etzioni, with lyrics by Betzalel Aloni. A few phrases are taken from Song of Songs in the Tanach.

	The second line of the chorus, "shir hashirim begil urenana", ~~was sung by~~ Haza as "shir hashirim be-ta-na-na-na-na" ~~in early performances~~ (see links below). At some point she switched to singing the line as written~~; that's~~ how it appears in the recording we typically use.		The second line of the chorus is "shir hashirim begil urenana". In her early performances, Haza sang this line as "shir hashirim be-ta-na-na-na-na"—wherefore, God knoweth (see links below). At some point she switched to singing the line as written, which is how it appears in the recording we typically use.

	=== The Dance ===		=== The Dance ===

Larry: Created page with "Hebrew: שיר השירים (The Song of Songs, i.e., The Superlative Song). Circle dance by Shlomo Bachar, 1988 (but read on). === The Song === Under the name "Shir HaShirim BeSha'ashu'im", the song appears on [https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/%D7%A2%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%94-%D7%97%D7%96%D7%94/%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%A9%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%9D.p/ Ofra Haza's 1977 album] of almost the same name: "BeShir Ha..."

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Created page with "Hebrew: שיר השירים (The Song of Songs, i.e., The Superlative Song). Circle dance by Shlomo Bachar, 1988 (but read on). === The Song === Under the name "Shir HaShirim BeSha'ashu'im", the song appears on [https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/%D7%A2%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%94-%D7%97%D7%96%D7%94/%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%A9%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%9D.p/ Ofra Haza's 1977 album] of almost the same name: "BeShir Ha..."

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Hebrew: שיר השירים (The Song of Songs, i.e., The Superlative Song). Circle dance by [[Shlomo Bachar]], 1988 (but read on).

=== The Song ===

Under the name "Shir HaShirim BeSha'ashu'im", the song appears on [https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/%D7%A2%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%94-%D7%97%D7%96%D7%94/%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%A9%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%9D.p/ Ofra Haza's 1977 album] of almost the same name: "BeShir HaShirim BeSha'ashu'im". It was composed by Benyamin Etzioni, with lyrics by Betzalel Aloni. A few phrases are taken from Song of Songs in the Tanach.

The second line of the chorus, "shir hashirim begil urenana", was sung by Haza as "shir hashirim be-ta-na-na-na-na" in early performances (see links below). At some point she switched to singing the line as written; that's how it appears in the recording we typically use.

=== The Dance ===

At [[Hora Shalom]] in 1983, Bachar introduced a partner dance to this music. At the same venue in 1988, he introduced the circle dance that we do today, to exactly the same recording. (In both cases, the dance was called "Shir HaShirim V'Sha'ashuim".) Although there are many instances of a circle dance and a partner dance to the same music (see [["Double" dances]]), the case of both dances created by the same choreographer is unique.

It is not known why Bachar chose to abandon his partner dance and make a circle dance. One possibility: There was ''already'' a partner dance to this music, created by [[Amnon Shauli]] in 1977 just as the song came out (and named after the song). Possibly Bachar decided that if he was going to reuse the music he should change the formation to reduce competition with Shauli's version. This may also be the reason that we now call the new dance just "Shir HaShirim". All this is entirely speculation.

The song has a musical interlude between the second and third verses. In Bachar's partner dance there is explicit new choreography for this section, including a long and energetic [[buzz step]]. In the new circle dance, if the recording has not been cut to eliminate the interlude, we simply and unapologetically repeat the first half of the chorus to fill the time.

=== Links ===

[http://www.israelidances.com/dance_details.asp?DanceID=53 Bachar's circle dance] at [http://www.israelidances.com israelidances.com]

[http://rokdim.co.il/#/Dance/5abd2393db5332913c8b45e0 Video] of Bachar's circle dance at [http://www.rokdim.co.il/ Rokdim], with no interlude

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzhEQa8rXmg Video] of Bachar's circle dance, with interlude

[http://www.israelidances.com/dance_details.asp?DanceID=3282 Bachar's partner dance] at israelidances.com

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lVT9Om38KR1r-hw8sqH8m6oxxFqCoMHH/view Video] of Bachar's partner dance, demonstrated at Hora Shalom 1983

[http://www.israelidances.com/dance_details.asp?DanceID=2134 Shauli's partner dance] at israelidances.com

[http://rokdim.co.il/#/Dance/5abd23dadb5332cc3c8b462d Video] of Shauli's partner dance at Rokdim

[https://shironet.mako.co.il/artist?type=lyrics&lang=1&prfid=820&wrkid=4604 Hebrew lyrics], not all of which appear in the recording we dance to

Ofra Haza [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49IBTYkemmM performing] the song, with "ta-na-na-na-na"

[[Category:Dances]]