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Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)
Artist: Cheikha Rimitti
Author: Cheikha Rimitti
Label: CMI
Year: 1950
La Camel was the name of the first French oil refinery in Algeria, the background for this dramatic love story by the grandmother of rai. While she couldn't read or write, her earliest compositions couldn't be copyrighted. Song blacklisted locally since '62.
Covers:
Cheb Khaled & Safy Boutella [international Rai hit]
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)