Lefteris Pantazis was a guest on the show “Enopios Enopio” on Thursday night. The singer gave a comprehensive interview to Nikos Hatzinikolaou, in which, among other things, he spoke about his childhood, his parents, his personal life, but also about his career as an artist.

“My songs are songs of the soul and everyday life”, said the singer about his successes initially and continued by saying that he sleeps only 4 hours a day, but also that his work is his oxygen. As he pointed out, he wants to live in every moment and for this reason all he drinks is water.

“My grandfather’s name was Pantazidis”, he said then and added: “The first image I saw when we came from Russia, – a family of six – was my father saying to me “let’s go to heaven, let’s go to our homeland” and getting off the boat it made a terrible impression on me to see some children smeared with some bags. I say to him “Dad what is this thing?” He tells me “it’s some kids who when it rains and their shoes get dirty they paint them to make money”. After six months I was either 6th if there were five or 7th if there were six polishes. And I was a leader there too.”

“I did a lot of leg work and I was proud. Why, my father used to tell me “don’t steal. Whatever job you do, as long as you are honest and work honestly,” he confessed.

“When we came from Russia, I was a good student and in three years I finished primary school. I was in the arts more and painted and sang and always at the holidays I sang, I opened the whole program. And the mothers would come and listen and we had also written a song at the time entitled “Lustrakos”.

How did he start his career in singing?

About his involvement in singing, he said: “I sing at the school festival. I finish school, a bouzouki comes to see his daughter at school. I come out last and sing a song. “Lustrakos”. And all the mothers below are crying. I impress him. He tells me “please come to my house tomorrow to rehearse 2-3 songs”. And there the journey begins. I start at “Lusitania” with Taliouri, Mavrakis, the Kontova brothers from Lamia and Lefteris Pantazis. I was singing two songs. I was singing a song that said “ride the dolphin” and because I didn’t know Greek well, the musicians told me “ride the rod” and laughed. I didn’t know why then, later I understood. That’s how I started. And of the pair of shoes I was wearing, the back one had come off and I didn’t even have money to fix it, but I was wearing my suit, one I had. That’s how I started. With 70 drachmas a day.”

His personal life

About his love life he said: “I was a bum when I was single. Swear! I have had 7-8 great relationships in my life. Seven years, five years.. Because I’m going to work, I wanted the port in my house, with the fights, the moans, the hug, the movie. When I was single… Maybe the rumor came out because I always had beautiful ladies or girls in all my jobs. I was never left and right when I was in a relationship. I have not given any right to any woman, even to watch me” he said initially.

“There was an important relationship of mine that didn’t become known, yes. I don’t know if you know this. A theater lady. Can I say it? Well, now… Here she is, alive, I love her and I say it with respect because I had a great time with her.”

“Maria Aliferi. We may have been together for a year, I don’t remember exactly. But I remember sending her lots of flowers in the dressing rooms! I was drowning her in flowers! I was in love”

“I didn’t marry Zoza either. It didn’t happen at half past five! I have been engaged three times. They couldn’t stand my schedule and all that. The woman wants her partner at her feet. Women liked me and there were jealousies. The fights were always because of jealousy. Zoza and I broke up when I wanted to give her joy. Not because I owed it but in myself. And that’s where we broke up,” he revealed.

“I’ve done crazy things when I’m in love. I have sent a truckload of flowers. Or I might pick her up and go to Rome for ice cream, get her some clothes and come back. I thank them because they bring us to life and we must take care of them like our eyes”, he added.