George Baker Selection – Una Paloma Blanca

Charted No.26 in US, No.10 UK, No.1 West Germany, No.2 Australia, No.1 Austria, No.1 Belgium, No.1 Finland, No.10 Italy, No.1 Netherlands, No.1 Sweden.

Released in 1975 by Dutch band George Baker Selection, “Una Paloma Blanca” (“white dove” in Spanish) became a worldwide sensation. Written by George Baker (Johannes Bouwens), the song tells of a poor South American farmer dreaming of flying away like a white dove — a metaphor for freedom and escape.

It topped charts in Europe, New Zealand, and South Africa, hit No. 1 on the US Billboard Easy Listening chart, and sold millions of copies. The tune inspired countless covers, including Jonathan King’s UK hit version and The Wurzels’ parody “I Am a Cider Drinker”.

Cheerful, breezy, and universally uplifting, “Una Paloma Blanca” remains a feel-good classic that continues to cross borders and generations.

“Paloma Blanca” – Single by George Baker Selection from the album Paloma
Released  in March 1975 in Netherlands, followed by German release in May 1975.
Songwriter Johannes Bouwens