David Divad talked about working on a new song. The artist is preparing a song dedicated to the memory of the Soviet singer, singer-songwriter Boris Davidyan, who performed under the pseudonym Boka.
Boca was a famous and successful chanson performer. He released more than 20 albums, many singles, and even starred in films. The hit “The Thieves' Share” from the album of the same name, released in 1988, brought Boke national fame and was subsequently performed by many pop stars. “Ali Baba”, “Wine in a Glass”, “Doo-Doo”, “Jana”, “There is Fog in the Eyes” - the artist presented the public with a lot of wonderful songs that have not lost their popularity to this day.
In 2020, at the age of 71, Boris Davidyan left this world, but left behind a rich creative heritage. His departure was a heavy blow to a huge number of people, including his friend and colleague David Divad, who decided to honor Boca's memory with an author's composition.
— David, please tell us about how you met Boka? How did your friendship and collaboration begin?
— We met Boris Arkadyevich at the opening of the U Boki restaurant in Moscow. This was around 1997 - 1998. Boris was an infinitely talented person and knew how to immediately win someone over. We quickly found a common language. And about 5 years after that, the song “My Beloved” was born, and I decided to give it to Boke. He was already living in America at that time, but when he arrived in Russia, our mutual friend organized a meeting, and Boris came to me. We spent the whole day at the table at my house; I always greet guests according to Caucasian customs. We communicated closely and very warmly, happily, I gave him my song, he was very happy.
True, then the composition "My Beloved" came to Timur Temirov, and he released it without permission, although the first performer after me had to be Boca.
Subsequently, Boris and I often met at various events, and each of our meetings was full of joy and responsiveness. He was always interested in my affairs, creative and personal. I really enjoyed talking to him, a wise and endlessly talented man. He always had great ideas!
— How did you react to his departure?
“For me it was like my wing was cut off.” Because he inspired me as an author and performer, and admired me as a person. I want him to be remembered for a long time and the song “In Memory of Boka” was written precisely for this purpose.
— What emotions did you put into it?
- The most sincere. Its creation brought peace to my soul. He was the greatest talent and the idol of millions of people. Everyone who listens to this composition will give their own assessment, but will definitely remember the Boku we knew and loved and will receive a piece of his warmth. The songs that he gave us, “Blind Son”, “Mother” and many others will live forever. And I put part of my soul into my project, gratitude to this great artist for his musical heritage and big heart.
— When can we expect the single to be released?
“I think that I will soon be able to present it to the public.” At the same time, I am working on two more songs: “Birthday” and “Sad Har”. I hope they all see the light of day soon!
