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Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)
Artist: Abdel Halim Hafez
Author: Nizar Qabbani/Mohamed el Moogy
Label: Soutelphan
Year: 1976
Means: The Coffee Fortune Teller. One of his last recordings. See also: Khosara.
Covers:
Abdul Hassan Orchestra [Dutch band (disguised as arabs) around Hans van Eijck (ex Tea Set and After Tea) crediting Cemal Atam (an alias for Van Eijck); n°2 B, n°4 NL as Arabian Affair; the instrumental intro was used as the melody]
Digital Hassan Orchestra [German electro pop arrangement of Arabian Affair]
If you noticed blunt omissions, mis-interpretations or even out-and-out errors,
please let me know:
Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)