LINDA

Created on 13/10/2012
Latest update on 16/02/2024

Artist: Samir al-Tawil
Author: Samir al-Tawil
Label: Tawilfon/Saut El Hob
Year: 1967

According to his daughter Aziza her Syrian father stole this from Egyptian oud player Khamis El-Fino. Written for her mother, model & bellydancer Johanna, which was the original title. But before the record came out they separated. Linda was his new girlfriend, hitting Johanna with an umbrella in the courtroom where the amount of alimony was disputed. Still according to daughter Aziza, her mother declined an offer to marry Aristoteles Onassis, the richest man on earth, in favor of Samir. As featured on the Delftse Toeren TV series by good buddy Jimmy Tigges.

Covers:

1979:

Tee Set [comeback top 20 hit NL as Linda Linda; taking all the credits]

1983:

Haim Moshe [hit Israƫl]

1988:

3 Mustaphas 3

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