: It became widely known in 1975 as "Piange il telefono," performed by Domenico Modugno , which also inspired a film of the same name.
"Sír a telefon" (The Telephone Cries) is one of the most iconic and heart-wrenching songs in the career of the legendary Hungarian performer Koós János . Released in its most famous Hungarian version in 1983 on the album Koós 4 , the song remains a staple of Hungarian pop culture and nostalgia. The Story Behind the Lyrics
Koós János performed this duet with several young female partners over the decades: : The original partner for the 1983 recording.
While synonymous with Koós János in Hungary, the song is a cover of an international hit: