Salma Ya Salama
"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 |
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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 | |
"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]
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.
Release and reception
First recorded fully in Egyptian Arabic as a reviving of a famous Egyptian Folkloric song by Sayyed Darwish,[1] it achieved big success upon its release thus it was later translated to French and released in France in 1977. Both versions are featured on eponymous album by Dalida released the same year, which contains several other hits.[3]
The 45 rpm single was released in two different pressings - The French version (IS 45730) coupled with "Ti amo" (originally by Umberto Tozzi) and the Egyptian version (IS 45731) coupled with the instrumental version. The disc was distributed by "Sonopresse". When Dalida signed with "Carrere" in 1978, a third 45 rpm pressing (CA 49354) was made.
The song was then translated into Italian and German.
- Dalida remixes
In 1995, Orlando (brother of Dalida, producer and French record label owner) released two completely re-orchestrated versions of the "Salma Ya Salama" in its album release Comme si j'étais là... one in French and the other in an Egyptian version (both offered as a bonus).
The song was remixed again in late 1996 for the Dalida album L'an 2005 and as a CD single. This version, released in May 1997, was certified silver having reached the French Top 20 chart. A clip was made for the occasion.
Charts
Year | Country | Peak position | Units sold | Certifications |
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1977 | ![]() | 6[4] | + 300,000[5] | Silver[2] |
1997 | 14[6] | + 125,000[2] | ||
1977 | ![]() | 3[7] | - | - |
Other versions
The song "Salma Ya Salama" has been performed by many other artists, such as Haifa Wehbe, Alabina, Chantal Chamandy, Jean Michel Jarre, Giota Lydia, Ziynet Sali, Krum & Miro, Mika, WAMA and Tiziana Rivale. It was also sung by Atilla Taş as "Sallana Sallana" at his debut album, "Kırmızılım" ("My red" in Turkish) in 1998. A version of it has also been performed by the Greek singer Marinella with the name Pali Berdeftika.
Appearances
The song is used in the soundtrack of 1996 French film Pédale douce directed by Gabriel Aghion.
References
- ^ a b c Salma Ya Salama: historical record by Sayed Darwish, the father of Egyptian popular music
- ^ a b c "Les certifications". infodisc.fr (in French).
- ^ "Dalida site Officiel - 1976-1979".
- ^ "Top-Hebdo 3 décembre 1977". top-france.fr (in French).
- ^ "TOP 45 Tours - 1977". top-france.fr (in French).
- ^ "Dalida - Salma ya salama". lescharts.com (in French).
- ^ "Ultratop Singles Top 50". ultratop.be (in French).
- L'argus Dalida: Discographie mondiale et cotations, by Daniel Lesueur, Éditions Alternatives, 2004. ISBN 2-86227-428-3 and ISBN 978-2-86227-428-7. (in French)
External links
- Dalida official website "Discography" section
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