I only remember happy days
How was the famous song sung by Gabi Novak created?
Arsen Dedić and Kemal Monteno, both great singers and songwriters, were also good friends. Together they wrote and set many songs to music, the most famous of which is "I remember only happy days".
Kemal told Nacional how that audience favorite song came about. He discovered how it was created completely by accident!
Kemal came to Arsen, where smoking was not allowed at that time. - He would immediately say: 'Gabi, open the window! Here is Kema!' - he said. - And Gabi can't wait for me to come because she also smokes, and she can't let him. –
Arsen's strict rhythm of sleeping after lunch was also known, and Kemal happened to come by just as he was going to bed. Gabi then put the coffee on, and Arsen put the text in his hands and left.
- I took the guitar. Gabi, me, coffee and a cigar and, while he was sleeping, we made music for us. - said Kemo. The singers remained great friends for the rest of their lives. Kemo often recalled how, during the war, Arsen called him to come to Croatia. He offered him a cottage and relationships just to get him out of Sarajevo, for which Kemal was extremely grateful.