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    What is the English version of 'Suerte' on her c.d.?Shakira Lyrics

      Whenever, Wherever. When Gloria Estefan translated this song for Shakira, she believed that 'Suerta' meant 'Whenever, Wherever'.

    In 'Eyes Like Yours' Shakira sings 'Came from ______, and got to _______, Looking for someone comparing to you' What places is she talking about?Shakira Lyrics

      Bahrein, Beirut.

    What Country is Shakira from?Shakira Lyrics

      Colombia.

    In 'Poem To A Horse' Shak says 'If I say my heart is sore, that would sound like a.... ' What?!Shakira Lyrics

      cheap metaphor. We should all know this definition from our English classes.

    In 'Te Dejo Madrid' she states in Spanish 'Ay me voy otra vez, Ahi te dejo Madrid, Tus rutinas de ....' What is the last word?Shakira Lyrics

      piel.

    What song does Shakira meow in the end?Shakira Lyrics

      'Ready For The Good Times'. Shakira uses her voice in many different ways on her album to give it an original mood.

    In 'Fool', Shakira says 'Tell me lies, slap me on the face, just....' what?!Shakira Lyrics

      improvise.

    In 'Objection (Tango)' She says 'Next to her cheap silicon I look minimal, That's why in front of your eyes I'm ________' What is she?!Shakira Lyrics

      invisible. It's sad to see guys thinking that plastic is better than the real thing. Come on boys, Wake up!!! Shakira proves this point in 'Objection'.

    In the song 'Underneath Your Clothes' She sings '...Underneath your clothes, There's an endless story, There's a man I chose, There's my ________' There's her what?!Shakira Lyrics

      territory. Shakira believes that her mans body belongs only to her.

    In the song 'Whenever, Wherever' Shakira says 'Baby I would climb the Andes solely, to count the _______ on your body.....' What is she wanting to count?!Shakira Lyrics

      freckles. This was a very interesting tid bit to Rick Dees, when Shakira helped co-host his show a couple months back.

    How many songs were on Shakira's debut album in English (the version sold in America) released in 2001?The Life of Shakira!

      13. The album is 'Laundry Service' and includes such songs as 'Whenever, Wherever', 'Underneath Your Clothes', 'Te Dejo Madrid' and 'The One'.

    What was the name of Shakira's debut album in English?The Life of Shakira!

      Laundry Service. 'Laundry Service' was Shakira's first album in English. The album was released in 2001.

    Which famous diva helped Shakira translate some of her songs into English on her debut album in English?The Life of Shakira!

      Gloria Estefan. Gloria's husband, Emilio was also involved in the production of such songs as, 'Whenever, Wherever'. The album in question is called 'Laundry Service'.

    What was the name of Shakira's debut single in English?The Life of Shakira!

      'Whenever, Wherever'. This song finally give Shakira a shot at the US market and went to number one in music charts all over the world. In the UK 'Whenever Wherever' was released on the 28th February, 2002.

    Which Colombian soap opera did Shakira star in?The Life of Shakira!

      El Oasis. Shakira joined the cast of the show in 1994 after her failing singing career (her second album "Peligro" was released in 1993). She left the show in 1995 and released her 3rd album "Pies Descalzos" in 1996 (it sold over a million copies in Columbia).

    What is Shakira's FULL name?The Life of Shakira!

      Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll.

    When was Shakira born?The Life of Shakira!

      February 2nd, 1977. When Shakira hit the US she had a lot more experience at performing than likes of Britney Spears and Alicia Keys, as she was both older and had been in the music business a lot longer.

    With which recording company was Shakira signed up with when she released her debut album in English?The Life of Shakira!

      Sony.

    How old was Shakira when she landed her first recording contract?The Life of Shakira!

      13. She landed this contract with Sony Music in 1991.

    Shakira's father is of which nationality?The Life of Shakira!

      Lebanese. Shakira has many nationalities in her blood and Lebanese is just one of them.

    What was the name of Shakira's first album?The Life of Shakira!

      Magia. Magia means magic when translated from Spanish into English. Her debut album was released in 1991 when Shakira was at the young age of 14.

    Which Colombian city is Shakira from?The Life of Shakira!

      Barranquilla.

    Early on in her life Shakira became interested in the music of her Arabic ancestry and began to practise which form of dance, one which she became famous for including in her performances?The Life of Shakira!

      Belly dancing. One story goes that when Shakira was only 4 years of age, she began dancing to Arabic style music in a restaurant her father had taken her to, much to the delight of the diners.

    How old was Shakira when she wrote her first song?The Life of Shakira!

      8. Shakira wrote poems and stories in her bedroom and at the age of 8 she wrote a song about her father's big dark sunglasses, and so was born the song "Tus Gafas Oscuras". With this song Shakira entered the Colombian singing contest 'Buscando la Artista Infantil', in 1988. It was one of the songs on her first album "Magia".

    What does the name Shakira mean?The Life of Shakira!

      the graceful one. Perfectly named I think.

    What does the tattoo say on Shakira's arm on the cover of "Laundry Service"?Shakira 'Laundry Service'

      Laundry Service. The entire album was written and produced by Shakira!

    What does "Ojos Asi" mean?Shakira 'Laundry Service'

      eyes like yours. This song was written by Shakira.

    What is the first line in "Underneath your Clothes"?Shakira 'Laundry Service'

      You're a Song. This was the second single off this American-released CD.

    What song is a poem?Shakira 'Laundry Service'

      Poem to a Horse. "Poem to a Horse" was written and produced by Shakira.

    How many versions of "Whenever, Wherever" are on the American release of the CD?Shakira 'Laundry Service'

      2. The Spanish version is called "Suerte".

    How many songs are on the American release of "Laundry Service"?Shakira 'Laundry Service'

      13. There are a lot of songs in Spanish on this CD.

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