Salma Ya Salama
1977 single by Dalida / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Salma Ya Salama" (Egyptian Arabic: سالمة يا سلامة) is an Egyptian Folk song by Dalida from 1976, based on the original song by Sayed Darwish. The track became one of the singer's biggest hits and his remix, released in 1997, was certified silver in France.[2]
Quick Facts Song by Dalida, from the album ...
"Salma Ya Salama" | |
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Song by Dalida | |
from the album Salma ya salama | |
Released | October 6, 1977 (1977-10-06) |
Recorded | 1976/1977 |
Studio | CBE |
Genre | |
Length | 3:08 arab/3:03 fra |
Label | International Shows |
Composer(s) | Sayed Darwish,[1] Jeff Barnel |
Lyricist(s) | Pierre Delanoë, Salah Jahin |
Producer(s) | Orlando |
Music video | |
"Salma Ya Salama" on YouTube | |
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It was among the first Ethnic fusion hits in the world, recorded in five languages (Egyptian Arabic, French, German, and Italian: "Uomo di sabbia" and Spanish). The French version speaks of a man wandering in the desert and sees a mirage of a garden paradise.