Abd el-Halim Hafez عبد الحليم حافظ - Selected discography ( Reloaded & Revisited )

Abdel Halim Ali Shabana (Arabic: عبدالحليم علي شبانة) commonly known as Abdel Halim Hafez (Arabic: عبد الحليم حافظ‎) (June 21, 1929 – March 30, 1977), is among the most popular Egyptian and Arab singers and performers. In addition to singing, Halim was also an actor, conductor,business man, music teacher and movie producer. He is considered to be one of the Great Four of Arabic music (along with Umm Kulthum, Mohammed Abdel Wahab, and Farid Al Attrach). His name is sometimes written as 'Abd el-Halim Hafez. He is known as el-Andaleeb el-Asmar (The Great Dark-Skinned Nightingale, Arabic: العندليب الأسمر‎). He is also known as an icon in modern Arabic music. His music is still played daily throughout the Arab world. His songs influenced the 2011 Egyptian revolution.

Born in El-Halawat, in Al Sharqia Governorate, 80 kilometres (50 miles) north of Cairo, Kingdom of Egypt as Abdel Halim Ali Shabana, he was the fourth child of Sheikh Ali Ismail Shabana. He had two brothers, Ismail and Mohammed, and one sister, Aliah. His mother died from labour complications three days after giving birth to him - something that made people around him believe that he is a "bad luck". His father died five months later leaving him and his siblings orphaned at a young age. He lived in a poor orphanage for a period of time. Later, He was raised by his aunt and uncle in Cairo. In these years Abdel Halim was extremely poor. 
Abdel Halim's 'one-of-a-kind' musical abilities first became apparent while he was in primary school and his older brother Ismail Shabana was his first music teacher. At the age of 11 he joined the Arabic Music Institute in Cairo and became known for singing the songs of Mohammed Abdel Wahab. He graduated from the Higher Theatrical Music Institute as an oboe player.While singing in clubs in Cairo, Abdel Halim was drafted as a last-minute substitute when the singer Karem Mahmoud was unable to sing a scheduled live radio performance in 1953. Abdel Halim's performance was heard by Mohammed Abdel Wahab, the supervisor of musical programming for Egyptian national radio. Abdel Halim took 'Hafez', Abdel Wahab's first name, as his stage-surname in recognition of his patronage. 
In his early career's life, Abdel Halim was rejected by people for his new style of singing. However he persisted and was able to gain accolades later on. Then, he became a favorite singer among all generations. He also became Egypt's first romantic singer. Abdel Halim's collaborated with composer Mohammed Abdel Wahab to produce many popular love songs such as Ahwak ("I adore you"), Nebtedi Minen el Hekaya ("If we were to tell the story"), and Fatet Ganbina( "She passed by us"). Hafez also worked with Egyptian poet Mohammed Hamza on songs including Zay el Hawa ("It feels like love"), Sawah ("Wanderer"), Hawel Teftekerni("Try to remember me"), Aye Damiet Hozn ("Any tear of sadness"), and Mawood ("Destined").
During his career, he was very popular and always performed in sold-out arenas and stadiums. Despite his popularity, he rarely released a studio album in his life as he was purely a live singer. He also played many different instruments very well including the oboe, drums, piano, oud, clarinet and guitar. He was involved in all aspects of the creation of his songs. Halim brought many new instruments to the Arab World. He was known for his deep passion in his songs and his highly unique and rare voice.He always sang from true and honest feelings deep inside. Halim did performances in almost every country in the Arabic world and some performances outside the Arabic world including several concerts in Europe. Also, he sung uplifting patriotic songs for not just Egypt, but many other countries in the Arab World such as Lebanon, Syria, Tunisa, Morocco and much more .He used to encourage and help many young artists and actors to become successful.

In the Arabic world, Halim is known as the "King of Arabic music", "The voice of the people", "The son of the revolution", and "King of emotions and feelings". His patriotic songs were the main and most frequent songs sung by the crowds during the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. One of the revolutionaries in the Egyptian Revolution of 2011 quoted "the nightingale's songs inspired us during the January 25 revolution", he added "Although, he died 35 years ago, his songs will surely continue to inspire his fellow Egyptians for many generations to come". His albums and CDs have sold more copies since his death than any other Arab artist ever.  His way of singing, the popularity of his songs and his behavior made him a role model for almost every modern Arab singer. Egyptians and Arabs from all ages are fans of Halim. Halim is still remembered in the hearts of many people, even years after his death. He is widely considered among the most influential performers in the Arab World. The two composers Mohammed Abdel Wahab and Mohammed Al-Mougy both said, "Halim is the smartest person I ever knew". Mohammed Al-Mougy also added, "Halim is very original in all of his work".At the age of 11, Abdel Halim contacted schistosomiasis —a rare parasitic water-borne disease —and was extremely periodically and painfully afflicted by it for most of his career. Despite this, he remained positive and never stopped creating and performing his songs. Nevertheless, he also was always there for his country despite the illness. 
Abdel Halim never married, although rumors persist that he was secretly married to actress Soad Hosny for six years. This has never been proven by anyone. People who were close to both singers declined this rumor. Halim often gave money and food to charity, and to the poor directly, all through his life. Halim frequently went to orphanages and hospitals all over the Middle East to donate money, teach music, and help the people there. In 1969 Halim built a hospital in Egypt to help people. He made the poor, the rich, and presidents all alike in the Arab world. 
Abdel Halim established strong friendships with many contemporary presidents and kings of the Eastern world, including Gamel Abdul Nasser of Egypt, and King Hussan from Morocco. He also had very close friendships with most Egyptian poets.
Abdel Halim died of liver failure on March 30, 1977 (few months before his 48th birthday) while undergoing treatment for Bilharzia in King's College Hospital, London. His death brought sadness and shock waves to the entire Arab world as a result, His funeral (in Cairo) was attended by millions of people – more than any funeral in Middle East history other than that of President Gamal Abdel Nasser.He had many more dreams and goals that he wanted to achieve and surpass and could have, but his early death stopped him. Also some people committed suicide once they heard Halim has died. It is reported that at least four women committed suicide by jumping off the balcony during his huge funeral march. He was buried in Al Rifa'i Mosque (مسجد الرفاعي) in Cairo.
Abdel Halim Hafez's song Khosara (خسارة) received notice in the Western world in 1999 when producer Timbaland used elements from it for Jay-Z's recording "Big Pimpin'." Two complete bars from "Khosara" were rerecorded, not sampled, and used without permission from the song's producer and copyright holder, Magdi el-Amroussi. Jay-Z's use of an interpolation, rather than an actual sample, may allow him to avoid paying royalties for the use of the song. 
Over 300 of his songs were recorded and he starred in sixteen classic and successful films, including "Dalilah" (دليله), which was the Middle East's first color motion picture.Along with Mohammed Abdel Wahab and Magdi el-Amroussi, Abdel Halim was one of the main founders of the famous Egyptian recording company Soutelphan, which continues to operate to this day as a subsidiary of EMI Arabia. The company was founded in 1961. 
A feature film about his life, "Haleem", was released in 2006, starring Ahmad Zaki in the title role, produced by the Good News Group . In the same year a soap opera "Al-andaleeb hikayt shaab" was produced in Egypt with Shadi Shamel starring as Abdel Halim. Shamel won the lead role in a televised competition.

(Source : Wikipedia)

 Abdel Halim Hafez عبد الحليم حافظ ‎– Love Songs أغنيات خلدت

 A1  Fe Youm Fe Shahr في يوم في شهر في سنة 
 A2 Hallefni  حلفني  
 A3  Bee3 Albak  بيع قلبك
 B1 Bahlam Bik   بحلم بيك 
 B2  Fe Youm Min El Ayam  في يوم من الأيام
 B3  Ahwak أهواك


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Abdel Halim Hafez عبد الحليم حافظ ‎– Zalamouh / Ala Aad Elshoaa ظلموه / على قد الشوق

 A  Zalamooh ظلموه
 B Ala Aad Elshoaa  على قد الشوق

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 Abdel Halim Hafez عبد الحليم حافظ ‎– Maddah El Amar مداح القمر

 01  Maddah El Amar مداح القمر

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Abdel Halim Hafez عبد الحليم حافظ ‎–   Fouq Elchouk فوق الشوك

1. Fouq Elchouk
2. Ana Lak Alatoul
3. Esbbakni Ya Albi
4. Nar Hobbak Nar
5. El Layali
6. Ouloulou
7. Naam Ya Habibi

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Abdel Halim Hafez عبد الحليم حافظ ‎– Fi Yom Fi Chahr Fi sana في يوم في شهر في سنه 

1. Fi Yom Fi Chahr Fi Sana
2. Fi Yom Menel Ayam
3. Zalamouh

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Abdel Halim Hafez عبد الحليم حافظ ‎– Kariat Al Fengan قارئة الفنجان

01.Kariat Alfengan

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Abdel Halim Hafez - Fatet Ganbena فاتت جنبنا

01 Fatet Ganbena

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Abdel Halim Hafez عبد الحليم حافظ ‎– Mukhtarat Halim 1 مختارات حليم

 

1. Yally Elhawa Khalak
2. Ya Moughramean
3. Rabe' Sha'er
4. Ya Waheshny
5. Badlty El Zar'a
6. Ghany Ghany
7. Farhetna Ya Hanana
8. Matsada'esh
9. Habibi Fe Eneeh

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 Abdel Halim Hafez  عبد الحليم حافظ  ‎– Mukhtarat Halim  2  مختارات حليم

1. Al Nile (Ya Helw Ya Asmar)
2. Leqaa
3. Al Orounfel
4. Hal Al Rabee3
5. Yalinty Nagwa
6. Al Asel Al Zahabe
7. Ounshodat El Hayat

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Abdel Halim Hafez  عبد الحليم حافظ  ‎– Mukhtarat Halim  3 مختارات حليم

 

1.Robama
2. Sohbet El Ward
3. Nedaa El Mady
4. Fee Sekon El Liel
5. Al Gadwal
6. Asel We Nakhel
7. Markeb El Ahlam

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  Abdel Halim Hafez  عبد الحليم حافظ  ‎–  Abī Fawq el-Shagara أبى فوق الشجرة

01. El Kady Belag

02. Ahdan El Haybayeb

03. Ya Khaly El Qalb
04. Elhawa Hawaya
05. Gana El Hawa

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Abdel Halim Hafez  عبد الحليم حافظ  ‎–  Aai Damait Hozen...la أى دمعه حزن لأ  

01 Aai Damait Hozen...la أى دمعه حزن لأ


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Abdel Halim Hafez عبد الحليم حافظ ‎– Mawood مــوعود

 

01 Mawood مــوعود

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Abdel Halim Hafez عبد الحليم حافظ ‎– Maaboudet Al Jamaheer معبودة الجماهير

01. Haga Ghreba حاجــة غريــبة
02. Balash Etaab بلاش عتـــاب
03. YLasto Kalby يا لستو قلبى
04. Gabar جــبار
05. Ahebk احبك

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Abdel Halim Hafez عبد الحليم حافظ ‎– El Adeya الادعية

  

01 Nafdt Enaya El Manaam نفضت عنية المنا
02 Ana Min Torab أنا من تراب
03 Ala El Touta على التوبة
04 Ad3oka Ya Saame3 أدعوك يا ساميع
05 We Rah****k Fe El Naseem ورحمتك فى الناسيم
06 Beny We Been El Nas بينى وبين النــاس
07 We El Haba Fee El Ard  والحـــبة فى الأرض
08.Khaleny Kelma خلينى كلمة
09 Warak El Shagr ورق الشــجر
10 Been Sohbet El Ward بين صحبت الورد
11 Ya Khalek El Zahr يا خالــق الزهر

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Abdel Halim Hafez عبد الحليم حافظ ‎– Resala min taht al ma' رسالة من تحت الماء

01 Resala min taht al ma' رسالة من تحت الماء

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Abdel Halim Hafez عبد الحليم حافظ ‎–  La Takzeby/Adham El Sharqawy لا تكذبى / ادهم الشرقاوى

01. La Takzeby لا تكذبى
02. Adham El Sharqawyأدهم الشرقاوى

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Abdel Halim Hafez عبد الحليم حافظ ‎–  Live at the Royal Albert Hall

01 Adda Al-Nahar
02 Ala Hisb Wihad
03 Al Tuba
04 Sawwah
05 Al Masih

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Abdel Halim Hafez عبد الحليم حافظ ‎– Al Khataya الخطايا

1 Wehyat Albi Wafraho
2 Magrour
3 Lastu Adri
4 Oulli Haga
5 El Helwa

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Abdel Halim Hafez  عبد الحليم حافظ  ‎– Dalila - Sharea El Hob  داليلة شارع الحــــب

01. Ehna Kuna Fein أحنا كنا فين
02. Elly Inshagait Alehاللى انشقت علية
03. Kan Fee Zamanكــان فى زمــان
04. Habib Hayati حــبيب حياتى
05. Haram Ya Dar حرام يا دار
06. Quloulou قولولو
07. El Layali الليالــــى
08. Na'am Ya Habibi Na'am نعم يا حبيبى نعم

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