10 Croatian hits resembling or remakes of international songs

The recent buzz surrounding Billie Eilish’s latest single, “Birds of a Feather,” and its resemblance at the start to the classic Croatian hit “U ljubav vjere nemam” by Oliver Dragojević, again spotlighted the interesting world of musical parallels.

Like most others, the Croatian music scene is rich with examples of songs that either draw inspiration from, resemble or have been directly remade from international hits, including from Oliver Dragojević himself.

We delve into just 10 Croatian songs that, whether by design or coincidence, echo the melodies of international songs.

1. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the U.S.A / ITD Band – Rođen u Zagrebu 

2. Ray Charles and Willie Nelson – Seven Spanish Angels / Mišo Kovač – Ti Si Pjesme Moje Duše

3. The Knack – My Sharona / Boris Novković – Mašta Moja

4. Billy Joel – We Didn’t Start the Fire / Boris Novković – Malo Nas Je Al’ Nas Ima

5. ABBA – Super Trouper / Thompson – Iza Devet Sela

6. Biagio Antonacci – Se è Vero Che Ci Sei / Oliver Dragojević – Trag u Beskraju

7. Riccardo Cocciante – Bella Senz’anima/ Oliver Dragojević – Lijepa Bez Duše

8. The Walker Brothers – The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore / Dorian Gray – Sjaj u Tami

9. The Who – Substitute / Pips, Chips & Videoclips – Nogomet

10. The Rolling Stones – Honky Tonk Women / Marjan Ban – Honky Tonk Žena