: When the child is born with pale skin and grey eyes, the husband suspects infidelity and kills the woman. The moon then takes the child to live in the sky; the moon's phases are said to represent the child's moods. Popular Versions

: Written by José María Cano and originally performed by the Spanish band Mecano in 1986.

: A highly successful 1998 dance/pop cover that topped charts in Germany.

: The title translates to "Son of the Moon" . The lyrics tell a tragic legend of a gypsy woman who makes a deal with the moon: she is granted a husband in exchange for her firstborn child.

: A popular operatic pop version from her album La Luna . Stravaganzza : A well-known heavy metal cover. Where to Download/Stream Spotify : Listen to versions by Mecano and Sarah Brightman.

: Official music videos are available from Mecano and Belle Perez .

You can find various versions of this song to download or stream on major platforms: : The classic 1980s Spanish pop version.